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SCOTT COUNTY JAIL IS CLOSED. INMATES ARE HOUSED IN SURROUNDING COUNTIES AS PIKE, GREEN OR MORGAN COUNTY. To locate someone who was arrested in Scott County, contact the Scott County Sheriff's Office at: 217-742-3141.
You can also use the inmate search tool to see this facility's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.
Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in this county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Illinois State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 217-285-5011, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Scott County Jail at 217-285-5011 to get it.
Phone: 217-285-5011
Physical Address:
101 East Market
Winchester, IL 62694
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Scott 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 217-285-5011 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up the Scott County Criminal Court or any court in Illinois, as well as criminal court case information regarding an offender.
Scott County Jail Inmate Search
The Scott County Jail maintains an average of offenders in custody on any given day. The Scott 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 Scott County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 0 offenders.
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After an arrest, the individual is brought to Scott County Jail for the booking process. This procedure involves identifying the person, determining charges, and deciding whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.
Remaining silent is highly recommended, as anything said can later be used in court. Wait for legal advice before responding to questions.
The booking process typically involves the following steps at Scott County Jail:
Booking timeframes vary, ranging from one hour to up to 48 hours. For details on an offender’s bail or bond, call Scott County Jail at 217-285-5011.
Once an individual is booked at Scott County Jail in Winchester, options for their release include:
1. Release without paying bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Continued detention until their court date.
3. Release upon paying a bail or bond. Call 217-285-5011 for the bail amount.
Bail can be paid through various methods.
For more details on the bail process in Scott County, Illinois, visit the Scott County Jail Bail Page.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Scott County?
This facility, known as "Scott County Jail" is also known as *** Inmates are housed in Pike, Greene or Morgan County Jails***, SCOTT COUNTY JAIL, Illinois, Scott.
The Scott County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Scott County: Winchester.
