Tri-County Justice & Detention Center

To search for an inmate in the Tri-County Justice & Detention Center, 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 618-845-3512 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up the  Union County Criminal Court or any court in Illinois, as well as criminal court case information regarding an offender.

Tri-County Justice & Detention Center Inmate Search

The Tri-County Justice & Detention Center maintains an average of 226 offenders in custody on any given day. The Tri-County Justice & Detention Center 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 Union County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 9,321 offenders.

How to pay bail in Union County for an arrestee

Once an individual is booked at Tri-County Justice & Detention Center in Ullin, 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 618-845-3512 for the bail amount.

Bail can be paid through various methods.

• Bring the full cash bond to the jail's bonding window or the clerk of court and pay by cash, cashier's check or money order; many jails also take debit or credit cards for a fee through a lobby kiosk or an online bond vendor, and staff will need the inmate's full name and booking number (jail: 618-845-3512).
• A licensed bail bondsman in Union County can assist with the process.
• An owner can often pledge land or a home as bond collateral by proving clear title and equity worth at least the bond, frequently double the bond, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value; the court that set bail must approve the property before release.

For more details on the bail process in Union County, Illinois, visit the Tri-County Justice & Detention Center Bail Page.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Tri-County Justice & Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

Tri-County Justice & Detention Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

1026 Shawnee College Road
Ullin, IL 62906
618-845-3512

• Visits are 30 minutes.
• You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
• The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 618-845-3512 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
• Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
• A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
• Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
• Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 618-845-3512 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tri-County Justice & Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 618-845-3512 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Tri-County Justice & Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tri-County Justice & Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 618-845-3512 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Tri-County Justice & Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tri-County Justice & Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 618-845-3512 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Tri-County Justice & Detention Center?

How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in Tri-County Justice & Detention Center?

To receive phone calls from an inmate in Union County follow these instructions:

Tri-County Justice & Detention Center uses the services of NCIC for inmate phone calling. It is called a ‘friends & family account”.

In order to receive phone calls from your inmate, you need to do the following:

• Register here, or by phone 800-943-2189
• Choose Illinois.
• Choose Tri-County Justice & Detention Center
• Select your Inmate.
• Enter the phone number your Inmate will be calling.
• Fund your account.

NOTE:
1.   You cannot receive any calls to your phone number from your inmate until both you and your phone number are registered.
2.  When you do receive a call, the number you will view on your phone from the incoming call is: 800-943-2189.
3.  When allowed by Tri-County Justice & Detention Center, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.

Fees

• Adding funds to your account: NCIC's terms cap the fee for an automated payment (web, phone menu or kiosk) at $3.00.
• NCIC shows the current per-minute rate when you set up the account.
• NCIC's terms put the live-agent fee for a phone payment or account set-up at no more than $5.95.

NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
Full list of participating jails.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Union County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, fees, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tri-County Justice & Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 618-845-3512 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Tri-County Justice & Detention Center, and what can I send them?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tri-County Justice & Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 618-845-3512 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Tri-County Justice & Detention Center, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tri-County Justice & Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 618-845-3512 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Tri-County Justice & Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?

Tri-County Justice & Detention Center uses the services of Inmate Sales to allow text messaging communication between inmates and their friends and family.

Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.  
This product allows inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.

Here's how it works:

• First you must register, and then funds are added to the inmate's account. If you want to pay by phone, call 877-998-5678.
• When an inmate gets the device they may send 5 free automated messages each day for the first three days of possession of the chirping device.  
• These automated messages will inform the person the inmate Chirped who is sending the Chirps and the facility they are Chirping from.
• It will then ask them to go to a direct link to the inmate's account on the Inmate Sales website.
• The website will then instruct them to use a credit card to put money on the inmate's account.  

Cost of Chirping:  

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• If an inmate has available funds on their chirping device they will be able to chirp any cell phone and that chirp will appear to be a normal text. 
• If you wish to stop receiving Chirps from an inmate, reply to the Chirp with STOP.

iphone app
Google Play app

How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Union County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Tri-County Justice & Detention Center follow these steps:

• Register with Inmate Sales, the company that handles inmate messaging in Union County, by creating an account.
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• Select Illinois, then select Tri-County Justice & Detention Center, and then the inmate you want to send your message to.
• Choose the amount of money you want to spend, and input your payment method. The funds can also be used by the inmate to send a message back to you.
• If you want to pay by phone, call 877-998-5678.
• NOTE: All messages between you and your inmate will be permanently recorded and seen by the staff and could be used against your inmate in court.

-  Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.  
-  This product allows Union County inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.
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Inmate Sales Apps
iphone app
Google Play app

For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Tri-County Justice & Detention Center check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Union County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tri-County Justice & Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 618-845-3512 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Tri-County Justice & Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Tri-County Justice & Detention Center now offers Inmate Sales Tablets to their inmates.

Inmate Sales also handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting (they call it chirping) and digital letters.

The tablets are not directly connected to the internet, and inmates can use them for the following activities:

• Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
• eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture.
• Job Search - Inmates have the ability to see what jobs are available when they are released.
• Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
• Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
• Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
• Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
• eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
• Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
• Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
• Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.

Here's how it works:

• Register here.  It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.

Questions:

• By phone - 877-998-5678

iphone app download

Google Play download

Tri-County Justice & Detention Center now offers Inmate Sales Tablets to their inmates.

Inmate Sales also handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting (they call it chirping) and digital letters.

The tablets are not directly connected to the internet, and inmates can use them for the following activities:

Here's how it works:

• Register here.  It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.

Questions:

• By phone - 877-998-5678

iphone app download

Google Play download

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tri-County Justice & Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 618-845-3512 for further assistance.

What are the other City and County Jails in Union County?

Union County County Jails

Union County Juvenile Facilities

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