Rock Island County Jail

To search for an inmate in the Rock Island County Jail, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 309-558-3425 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up the  Rock Island County Criminal Court or any court in Illinois, as well as criminal court case information regarding an offender.

Rock Island County Jail Inmate Search

The Rock Island County Jail maintains an average of 329 offenders in custody on any given day. The Rock Island County Jail has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Rock Island County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 6,580 offenders.

How to post bail for someone arrested in Rock Island County

When an individual is arrested and booked at Rock Island County Jail in Rock Island, the outcomes include:

1. Release without bail, under the condition they appear for their court date.
2. Remain in custody until the court appearance.
3. Post a bail or bond for release. Contact 309-558-3425 for specific bail amounts.

Bail payments can be made in different ways.

• Cash bonds must be paid in full, either at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, and are accepted as cash, cashier's check or money order; many jails also process cards through a lobby kiosk or online vendor for a fee, so bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and phone the jail at 309-558-3425 if needed.
• You can work with a licensed bail bondsman in Rock Island County.
• Many courts allow a property bond, letting an owner put up land or a home after proving clear title and equity of at least the bond (often double) through a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, with approval from the court that set bail.

For further information on posting bail in Rock Island County, Illinois, visit the Rock Island County Jail Bail Information Page.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Rock Island County Jail? What is the Schedule?

Rock Island County Jail on-site Personal Visits

1317 Third Avenue
Rock Island, IL 61201
309-558-3425

• Each inmate will receive a Visitor Registration Form to put five visitors on his or her list, not including minors (minors are any persons under the age of 18).
• Inmates will be allowed to change their visitor registration on the first day of each month.
• If an inmate has five visitors listed and wishes to change his or her visitors he or she must remove a previously listed visitor before the new visitor can be added to their list. This should be done by writing the name(s) of the visitor(s) to be removed from the Visitors List on the back of the new Visitor Registration Form.
• All visitors age 18 and above must have a valid form of identification with a photograph.
• Any person under the age of 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. We do not allow children to be unsupervised while adults visit (left in lobby or annex without an adult).
• No more than four visitors per detainee will be allowed in the visitation area at any time. This includes minors under the age of eighteen.
• Visits are 30 minutes.
• Always call 309-558-3455 to verify dates and times an inmate's cell block can receive visitors and/or commissary.

ON SITE IN PERSON VISITS FOR MAIN JAIL

ON SITE IN PERSON VISITS FOR ANNEX

Rock Island County Jail ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

1317 Third Avenue
Rock Island, IL 61201
309-558-3425

Schedule Video Visits online with gettingout

• On-site Visits are free.
• Visits are 30 minutes.
• Visitation schedule subject to change.
• Inmates are allowed two visits per week
• A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per an On-site video session.

Rock Island County Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

• All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
• Visitation Schedule subject to change.

Rock Island County Jail uses Viapath / GettingOut for their Remote Video Visitation and/or Visit Scheduling. 



There are three ways to remotely visit your inmate:
1.  Using the Viapath/GettingOut/GTL Kiosk at the jail.
2. Using your computer from home.
3. Using your phone on the GettingOut or GTL apps.

How it Works with GettingOut
1.  Register an account.
2. Select Rock Island County Jail
3. Choose either an INMATE ACCOUNT or FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT.   

• **NOTE** Friends and Family must have funds in their "Friends & Family Account" to respond to inmate messages. 
• If you deposit money online in the INMATE ACCOUNT, than they have the freedom to spend the money on visits or phone calls to anyone, or any other communications services available at Rock Island County Jail.
• With the FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT, you control all communication services such as phone calls, video visits and messaging. Your inmate can only call the phone number you want.

4. You will then receive prompts to validate both your identity and phone number .
5. Again, choose your inmate's facility, then type their name and select your inmate.

GettingOut will then guide you through the steps needed to arrange your remote visit.

Customer Service for GettingOut
If you have any questions, you can call them at 866-516-0115.
GettingOut online contact form
The GettingOut App is available on Google Play and Apple Store.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in Rock Island County Jail?

To visit an inmate in Rock Island County, whether by video or in person 'at the jail', follow these steps:

Other than 'at the jail' visits between you and your inmate, which is explained and outlined in detail on our Visit Inmate Page, Rock Island County remote video inmate visitation can be done using the services of Viapath / GettingOut. 



There are three ways to remotely visit your inmate in Rock Island County Jail:
1.  Using the GettingOut Kiosk at the jail.
2. Using your computer from home.
3. Using your phone on the Viapath / GettingOut apps.

To remotely visit an inmate in Rock Island County follow these steps:
1.  Start by confirming that Rock Island County Jail's Video Visitation is working correctly by looking up Rock Island County here.
2.  The next step is to create an account here for Viapath / GettingOut.
3. Then add funds to your account.
4. Last, select Rock Island County Jail, and then the inmate you wish to communicate with.

Other Rock Island County Services provided by GettingOut:
 - Phone Calls & Voicemail 
 - Email, Photo & Video Sharing
-  Inmate Tablet Rental
-  Deposits

Customer Service
If you have any questions about the Rock Island County Jail Visitation Services you can call them at 866-516-0115.

* All the information you need to have complete knowledge about inmate visitation; policies, rules, fees, schedules, tips, dress codes, and children, lawyers and clergy visitation in Rock Island County, can be found on our Visit Inmate Page.

Rock Island County Jail Phone: 309-558-3425

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rock Island County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 309-558-3425 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Rock Island County Jail?

Rock Island County Jail ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

1317 Third Avenue
Rock Island, IL 61201
309-558-3425

Schedule Video Visits online with gettingout

• On-site Visits are free.
• Visits are 30 minutes.
• Visitation schedule subject to change.
• Inmates are allowed two visits per week
• A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per an On-site video session.

Rock Island County Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

• All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
• Visitation Schedule subject to change.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rock Island County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 309-558-3425 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Rock Island County Jail?

How to Deposit Money into an Inmate's Account in Rock Island County Jail

To deposit money into the account of an inmate in Rock Island County, follow these instructions:

• Create an account with Touchpay Services, a GTL company.
• 
• Select Illinois.
• Select Rock Island County Jail
• Enter the Inmate ID of your inmate.  This can be found by calling 309-558-3425 or by looking up the inmate's name in the Inmate Search link.
• Enter your billing information and send money.
• You can also deposit cash using the kiosk at the Rock Island County Jail.  To do this you need the Inmate's ID Number and the Facility Locator Number for Rock Island County.

For all the information you need regarding making an inmate deposit, what it costs, how much you can send, how long it takes for your inmate to receive funds and more, and to get the Facility Locator Number, check out our Send Money Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rock Island County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 309-558-3425 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Rock Island County Jail?

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Rock Island County Jail

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Rock Island County do the following:

1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.

2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose Rock Island County Jail, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.

To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Rock Island County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rock Island County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 309-558-3425 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Rock Island County Jail, and what can I send them?

Rock Island County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Ask the Rock Island County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Rock Island County Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.

Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope. 

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
Rock Island County Jail
1317 Third Avenue
Rock Island, IL 61201

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
Rock Island County Jail
1317 Third Avenue
Rock Island, IL 61201

Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
Ask the Rock Island County Jail whether books can be mailed in, and whether they must come straight from a publisher or retailer such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Rock Island County Jail standards will be disposed of. 
Ask the Rock Island County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
Rock Island County Jail
1317 Third Avenue
Rock Island, IL 61201

Rock Island County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Rock Island County Jail there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.

All mail is to be shipped to the Rock Island County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
Rock Island County Jail
1317 Third Avenue
Rock Island, IL 61201

For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rock Island County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 309-558-3425 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Rock Island County Jail, and what can I purchase?

Rock Island County Jail allows pre-determined commissary packs to be purchased by friends and family of inmates.  

The service they use is called icaregifts.

Instructions

1.    Register here.
2.    Click the "Find an Inmate" button and enter your loved one’s first name, last name, or inmate number. When the information is entered correctly, click the “Search” button to confirm they are in the system.
3.    Select the icare gift you want to send them.
4.    Confirm the order in your confirmation email.
5.    Rock Island County Jail has up to 30 days to give your icaregift pack to your inmate.
6.    You will receive a confirmation email when it is delivered.

There are a total of fourteen (14) pre-determined icaregift packs available to choose from. 

They range in price from $10.49 for ten pre-stamped envelopes, 2 pens and a pad of writing paper…

… to $104.99 for a box of 85 snack and food items…

… with many gift packs priced in between.

Resources
Frequently Asked Questions (you must have an inmate chosen in order to review these FAQs for Rock Island County Jail

Contact Info:
888-439-5020 - 8AM–9PM ET, 7 days a week.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Rock Island County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Rock Island County Jail follow these steps:

• Register here to create an account with icaregifts for Rock Island County.
• 
• Choose Illinois, then Rock Island County Jail, and then the products you want shipped to them, and input your payment method. 
• NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Rock Island County at any one time.
• There are a total of fourteen (14) pre-determined icaregift packs available to choose from. 
• The gift packs for inmates in Rock Island County range in price from $10.49 for ten pre-stamped envelopes, 2 pens and a pad of writing paper, to $104.99 for a box of 85 snack and food items.

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Rock Island County Jail, as well as sending money to the inmate so that they can purchase their own items, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Rock Island County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rock Island County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 309-558-3425 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Rock Island County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rock Island County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 309-558-3425 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Rock Island County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Rock Island County Jail allows inmates access to tablets to use for the services provided by Viapath / gettingout.

The devices are similar to common handheld tablets, but are made exclusively by GettingOut, a GTL / Viapath company.
Tablets offer specialized content and services for inmates to use during their stay at Rock Island County Jail, such as:

• Music
• Books
• Games
• Education
• News
• Radio
• Television
• Read mail and messages
• Video visits

-  Free services are already available for use on the device at Rock Island County Jail.
-  Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
-  Rock Island County Jail Inmates will then be able to purchase subscription services and premium content to enjoy.

What Does a Tablet Cost?

To estimate costs for tablets and other services such as phone calls, sign in to your account and click “Rate & Fees Calculator” in the footer (bottom of the page), but the following gives you a general idea.

Game Center:

30-Day Subscription: $4.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($5.99)

Fourteen-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($3.74)

Seven-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($2.49)

Unlimited eBooks:

Thirty-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($2.99)

Fourteen-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($1.74)

Seven-Day Subscription: $0.49, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)

Streaming Music:

Thirty-Day Subscription: $8.99, with an additional $16.00 service infrastructure charge ($24.99)

Fourteen-Day Subscription: $5.99, with an additional $9.00 service infrastructure charge ($14.99)

Seven-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($7.99)

Newsfeed

Thirty-Day Subscription: $3.99, with an additional $6.00 service infrastructure charge ($9.99)

Fourteen-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($6.99)

Seven-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $3.00 service infrastructure charge ($3.99)

Same Day Subscription Services

Game Center: $0.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($1.49)

Unlimited eBooks: $0.25, (Total = 0.25)

Newsfeed: $0.24, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)

FM Radio: $0.24, with an additional $0.25 service infrastructure charge ($0.49)

All Subscription and message credit pricing is subject to state and local taxes. 

Replacement Components - should your inmate break it...

Tablet: $249.99 per each

Charger: $8.99 per each

Earbuds: $2.99 per each

How Inmates Can Use a Tablet to Access Services at Rock Island County Jail

To find out how to get access to a tablet for inmate read the following:

1.  First, Register or Sign In to Viapath/GettingOut/GTL

2.  Purchase the services you want for your Rock Island County Jail inmate.
3. All inmates have free access to the tablets to read their letters from family & friends, but there are many other services available to keep your inmate busy while incarcerated... such as Games, Books, Music and Movies. These other services come with fees that you can pay for when you pay for phone service.

To learn more about Tablet Rentals for inmates, including the cost, all the services available and everything else you need to know, check out our Tablet Rental Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rock Island County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 309-558-3425 for further assistance.

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Rock Island County?