Tazewell County Jail

Tazewell County Jail Information

The Tazewell County Jail is a 196 bed jail in the city of Pekin, Tazewell County, Illinois.

This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 309-477-2253, 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.

Phone: 309-477-2253

Physical Address:
101 S. Capitol Street
Pekin, IL 61554

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Detainee ID#
"Detainee"
Tazewell County Justice Center
101 S. Capitol Street
Pekin, IL 61554

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Detainee ID#
"Detainee"
Tazewell County Justice Center
101 S. Capitol Street
Pekin, IL 61554

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Tazewell County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Tazewell 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 309-477-2253 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up the  Tazewell County Criminal Court or any court in Illinois, as well as criminal court case information regarding an offender, or Active Arrest Warrants for fugitives of Tazewell County.

Tazewell County Jail Inmate Search

The Tazewell County Jail maintains an average of 196 offenders in custody on any given day. The Tazewell 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 Tazewell County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,920 offenders.

The following charts of Tazewell County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from the Tazewell County Corrections Department, the state of Illinois Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Tazewell County.

For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Tazewell County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.

We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.

For a collection of over 20 additional graphs and charts of the demographic and criminal arrest information of the inmates in Tazewell County and Illinois state prisons, click the button below.
Tazewell County INMATE DEMOGRAPHICS

Tazewell County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 3/28/2024

Race Inmates % Total
White 153 100.00%
Black 0 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 0 0.00%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 0 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 0 0.00%
Other 0 0.00%
Total 153 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Tazewell County Sheriff’s Department, Illinois Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Tazewell County Inmate Criminal Charges - 3/28/2024

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 51 33.33%
Felony (2rd Degree) 27 17.65%
Felony (1st Degree) 0 0.00%
State Jail Felony 13 8.50%
Felony (Uncategorized) 18 11.76%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 44 28.76%
Misdemeanor (Class C) 0 0.00%
Holds 0 0.00%
Uncategorized 0 0.00%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Tazewell County Sheriff’s Department, Illinois Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Tazewell County Inmate Sex - 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 138 90.20%
Female 15 9.80%
Total 153 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Tazewell County Sheriff’s Department, Illinois Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Tazewell County Inmate Age - 3/28/2024

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 1 0.65%
18-20 9 5.88%
21-24 15 9.80%
25-30 28 18.30%
31-35 28 18.30%
36-40 30 19.61%
41-45 20 13.07%
46-50 8 5.23%
51-55 6 3.92%
56-60 5 3.27%
61-65 2 1.31%
66-75 1 0.65%
76-85 0 0.00%
Total 153 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Tazewell County Sheriff’s Department, Illinois Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.
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About the Tazewell County Jail

The Tazewell County Jail has a rated capacity of 196 beds, although they can house up to 226 beds if necessary. The jail is located at 101 S. Capitol Street in Pekin, Illinois, 61554, in the Tazewell County Justice Center. It can be reached 24 hours a day by calling 309-477-2253.The jail shares a building with the Tazewell County Sheriff's Department, which is also responsible for managing the jail. 

The Justice Center was built and first occupied in 2002. It is a 124,000 square foot building that cost $16.5 million at the time to build. In addition to the Tazewell County Jail, which occupies 91,000 square feet of the total, it also houses a 12-bed juvenile detention center that is separate from the adult section. The jail houses both male and female offenders, those arrested for crimes ranging from misdemeanors to the most serious felonies such as murder and rape. Inmates are housed in pods of 60 cells, each with their own day rooms, rec areas and showers.

If you want information about an inmate, you can either call the jail at 309-477-2253, or look it up online in the Inmate Custody Jail Roster. The online tool gives you the name, crime they were arrested for, detainee #, which you will need to bond them, mail them or put money on their account. It does not provide mugshot photos at this time.

The Tazewell County Jail provides daily visitation using a video service. The schedule can be found below in the Inmate Visitation section or in more detail on our Inmate Visitation page.

Mail can be received every day and is processed and passed to the inmates quickly. Friends and family of inmates in the Tazewell County Jail can arrange to visit inmates by video, both at the jail and remotely from home. Friends and family can also send them money and  set up a phone account that allows the inmates to call them during the day and evening seven days a week.

All the information on these inmate services can be found in the sections below.  If you still have questions, you can phone the jail 24 hours a day by calling 309-477-2253.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Tazewell County Jail?

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Tazewell County Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 309-477-2253.

There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.

Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.

If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.

Tazewell County Jail Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Tazewell County?

After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Tazewell County for booking.

Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

What is the booking process like at the Tazewell County Jail?

Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Tazewell County and other Illinois and USA jurisdictions.

If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.

It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

What kind of questions are asked during booking?

The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.

What happens to an offender’s personal property during booking?

During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.

Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.

What happens after booking?

At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.

If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Tazewell County Jail will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.

Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

How long does the Tazewell County Jail Booking process take?

Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.

If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.

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Directions / Map to the Tazewell County Jail
Inmate Bail and Bonding

Paying an Offender's Bond in Tazewell County

  • You can pay a detainee's bond either at the Tazewell County Justice Center (call 309-477-2253 to get the exact amount owed) or over the phone using a credit card by calling 800-352-9870. Paying by phone is available 24 hours a day.
  • In addition to the bond amount, there is a $35 fee for each case, $75 fee for warrants, and if you are paying by credit, an 8% credit card processing fee.

Tazewell County Justice Center
101 S. Capitol Street
Pekin, IL 61554

If you pay by credit card over the phone, you will need:

  • The Inmate’s Name, Detainee Number, and Facility Code of (IL1296).
  • Call 800-352-9870
  • A processing fee of 8% will be added
  • Once the bond is processed, the company, Court Money, will then fax a receipt to the the Justice Center to facilitate the release.
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Inmate Visitation

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

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

101 S. Capitol Street
Pekin, IL 61554
309-477-2253

Schedule Video Visits online with Securus

  • On-site Visits are free.
  • Visits are 20 minutes.
  • Visitation schedule subject to change.
  • Inmates are allowed one visit per day however the weekly limit is determined by the inmates classification.
  • A maximum of two (2) adults and two (2) children will be permitted to visit a detainee at any one time.
  • All people (including children) must be registered and on the schedule to be allowed to visit. If a persons name is not on the schedule they will not be allowed to visit.
  • Persons Not on the visiting schedule or has not presented a Valid Photo I.D. with the Jail Clerks are not allowed in the visiting area.
  • All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIME
SUNDAY 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(last visit 10:30 AM)
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
(last visit 4:00 PM)
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
(last visit 9:00 PM)
MONDAY 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(last visit 10:30 AM)
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
(last visit 4:00 PM)
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
(last visit 9:00 PM)
TUESDAY 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(last visit 10:30 AM)
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
(last visit 4:00 PM)
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
(last visit 9:00 PM)
WEDNESDAY 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(last visit 10:30 AM)
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
(last visit 4:00 PM)
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
(last visit 9:00 PM)
THURSDAY 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(last visit 10:30 AM)
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
(last visit 4:00 PM)
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
(last visit 9:00 PM)
FRIDAY 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(last visit 10:30 AM)
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
(last visit 4:00 PM)
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
(last visit 9:00 PM)
SATURDAY 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(last visit 10:30 AM)
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
(last visit 4:00 PM)
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
(last visit 9:00 PM)


Tazewell County Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

Schedule Video Visits online with Securus

  • All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
  • Remote visits are charged a fee of $6.95 for a 20 minute visit.
  • Visitation Schedule subject to change.

REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIME
SUNDAY 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(last visit 10:30 AM)
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
(last visit 4:00 PM)
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
(last visit 9:00 PM)
MONDAY 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(last visit 10:30 AM)
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
(last visit 4:00 PM)
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
(last visit 9:00 PM)
TUESDAY 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(last visit 10:30 AM)
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
(last visit 4:00 PM)
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
(last visit 9:00 PM)
WEDNESDAY 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(last visit 10:30 AM)
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
(last visit 4:00 PM)
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
(last visit 9:00 PM)
THURSDAY 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(last visit 10:30 AM)
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
(last visit 4:00 PM)
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
(last visit 9:00 PM)
FRIDAY 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(last visit 10:30 AM)
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
(last visit 4:00 PM)
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
(last visit 9:00 PM)
SATURDAY 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(last visit 10:30 AM)
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
(last visit 4:00 PM)
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
(last visit 9:00 PM)

Attorneys have access to their clients during the following times:

8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

  • Inmates cannot be seen during mealtimes, lockdowns and emergency situations.
  • Attorneys may call 309-477-2253 for questions or appointments.

Tazewell County Jail uses Securus Video Connect for Remote Inmate Video Visitation. 



Video Visitation allows 'approved' friends, family members, attorneys and clergy of an inmate to connect with them using their computer, Securus Video Visitation app, or ‘on-site’ kiosk. 

Steps:
Register and/or log in.
Select the facility of your inmate.
Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits.
Schedule your visit.

What is the Cost of a Remote Video Visit?
Costs vary and are subject to change, but generally visits range from $5.00 to $15.00 for a 15 to 30 minute online or on-site video visit.

How do you know if your Inmate will be available during the time you schedule?
The Securus system knows the times that Tazewell County Jail inmates are available for remote video visits.
It will not allow you to schedule a visit with your inmate if they are not available or the video visitation kiosk(s) in the jail are booked already.
Once you schedule a visit with your inmate they will be notified of the date and time of the visit.

Important Tips:
Your entire visit is being monitored and recorded. Do not say or do anything that you would not want being replayed in court.
You should schedule your visit, in advance, at a time that works best for you.
For best sound quality, use earbuds or headsets.

Quick & Easy Access to Important Information & Help:
Phone: 972-734-1111 or 877-578-3658
Video Tutorial on Registering for Securus Video Visits.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Tazewell County Jail Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
iphone app
Android app

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tazewell County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 309-477-2253 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

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

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

101 S. Capitol Street
Pekin, IL 61554
309-477-2253

Schedule Video Visits online with Securus

  • On-site Visits are free.
  • Visits are 20 minutes.
  • Visitation schedule subject to change.
  • Inmates are allowed one visit per day however the weekly limit is determined by the inmates classification.
  • A maximum of two (2) adults and two (2) children will be permitted to visit a detainee at any one time.
  • All people (including children) must be registered and on the schedule to be allowed to visit. If a persons name is not on the schedule they will not be allowed to visit.
  • Persons Not on the visiting schedule or has not presented a Valid Photo I.D. with the Jail Clerks are not allowed in the visiting area.
  • All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIME
SUNDAY 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(last visit 10:30 AM)
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
(last visit 4:00 PM)
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
(last visit 9:00 PM)
MONDAY 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(last visit 10:30 AM)
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
(last visit 4:00 PM)
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
(last visit 9:00 PM)
TUESDAY 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(last visit 10:30 AM)
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
(last visit 4:00 PM)
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
(last visit 9:00 PM)
WEDNESDAY 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(last visit 10:30 AM)
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
(last visit 4:00 PM)
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
(last visit 9:00 PM)
THURSDAY 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(last visit 10:30 AM)
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
(last visit 4:00 PM)
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
(last visit 9:00 PM)
FRIDAY 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(last visit 10:30 AM)
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
(last visit 4:00 PM)
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
(last visit 9:00 PM)
SATURDAY 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(last visit 10:30 AM)
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
(last visit 4:00 PM)
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
(last visit 9:00 PM)


Tazewell County Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

Schedule Video Visits online with Securus

  • All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
  • Remote visits are charged a fee of $6.95 for a 20 minute visit.
  • Visitation Schedule subject to change.

REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIME
SUNDAY 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(last visit 10:30 AM)
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
(last visit 4:00 PM)
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
(last visit 9:00 PM)
MONDAY 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(last visit 10:30 AM)
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
(last visit 4:00 PM)
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
(last visit 9:00 PM)
TUESDAY 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(last visit 10:30 AM)
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
(last visit 4:00 PM)
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
(last visit 9:00 PM)
WEDNESDAY 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(last visit 10:30 AM)
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
(last visit 4:00 PM)
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
(last visit 9:00 PM)
THURSDAY 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(last visit 10:30 AM)
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
(last visit 4:00 PM)
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
(last visit 9:00 PM)
FRIDAY 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(last visit 10:30 AM)
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
(last visit 4:00 PM)
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
(last visit 9:00 PM)
SATURDAY 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(last visit 10:30 AM)
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
(last visit 4:00 PM)
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
(last visit 9:00 PM)

Attorneys have access to their clients during the following times:

8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

  • Inmates cannot be seen during mealtimes, lockdowns and emergency situations.
  • Attorneys may call 309-477-2253 for questions or appointments.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tazewell County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 309-477-2253 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

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

There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Tazewell County Jail, using Access Corrections Secure Deposits

1. Online - Making a deposit using a verified Visa or Mastercard online, or using their Apple or Android App.
2. By phone - Dial 866.345.1884 to reach their 24/7 Access Corrections domestic call centers.
3. Jail Lobby Kiosk - Kiosks accept cash, credit cards, and debit cards.
4. Mail-in Lockbox - Friends or Family who do not have a credit or debit card can mail money orders to their secure lockbox to make deposits to an inmate’s account. Depositors use a customized form that captures all needed information. Upon receipt, they process and post the deposits to the inmate's trust fund in approximately 48 hours.

Money orders may be mailed to inmates at:
Access Corrections
P.O. Box 12486
St. Louis, MO 63132

Money orders must be made out to "Access Secure Deposits".
Include the state, city, inmate name and ID number on all money orders.

5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Go to any Cash Pay Today location to deposit cash to your inmate's account.

Secure Deposits - Frequently Asked Questions
Secure Deposits - Video Tutorial on How it Works
Secure Deposits - Help Pages

Customer Service Contacts:
Phone: 866-345-1884
Email[email protected]
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Tazewell County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Tazewell County Jail follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select Illinois, then select Tazewell County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Tazewell County Jail.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tazewell County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 309-477-2253 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

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

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

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Tazewell 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 [facility_name_1}, 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 Tazewell 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 Tazewell County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 309-477-2253 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

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

Tazewell County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Tazewell County Jail allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Tazewell 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 & Detainee ID#
"Detainee"
Tazewell County Justice Center
101 S. Capitol Street
Pekin, IL 61554



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Detainee ID#
"Detainee"
Tazewell County Justice Center
101 S. Capitol Street
Pekin, IL 61554



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
The Tazewell County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & 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 Tazewell County Jail standards will be disposed of. 
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.


All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Detainee ID#
"Detainee"
Tazewell County Justice Center
101 S. Capitol Street
Pekin, IL 61554

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

For inmates receiving mail in the Tazewell 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 Tazewell County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Detainee ID#
"Detainee"
Tazewell County Justice Center
101 S. Capitol Street
Pekin, IL 61554


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 Tazewell County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 309-477-2253 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

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

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Tazewell County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Tazewell County Jail follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select Illinois, then select Tazewell County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Tazewell County Jail.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tazewell County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 309-477-2253 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Tazewell 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 Tazewell County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 309-477-2253 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tazewell County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 309-477-2253 for further assistance.

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Are there photos of the Tazewell County Jail? What does it look like?
Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Tazewell County?

Tazewell Mason Logan McLean Woodford Peoria Fulton
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US State Prison Population Demographics

Total Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 973,343 93.26%
Female 70,362 6.74%
Total 1,043,705 100.0%

Total Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 327,300 35.27%
Black 345,500 37.23%
Hispanic 226,800 24.44%
American Indian / Alaska Native 15,900 1.71%
Asian 12,500 1.35%
Total 928,000 100.0%

Total of Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 622,200 95.46%
Female 31,700 4.86%
Total 653,900 100.0%

Total of Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 178,600 29.23%
Black 234,500 38.38%
Hispanic 179,500 29.38%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9,600 1.57%
Asian 8,800 1.44%
Total 611,000 100.0%

Murderers Held in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 147,500 93.95%
Female 10,000 6.37%
Total 157,500 100.0%

Murderers Held in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 37,600 26.04%
Black 63,000 43.63%
Hispanic 39,100 27.08%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,300 1.59%
Asian 2,400 1.66%
Total 144,400 100.0%

Violent Negligent Manslaughter Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 16,000 86.02%
Female 2,600 13.98%
Total 18,600 100.0%

Violent Negligent Manslaughter Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 5,400 43.90%
Black 3,600 29.27%
Hispanic 2,900 23.58%
American Indian / Alaska Native 200 1.63%
Asian 200 1.63%
Total 12,300 100.0%

Violent Rape & Sexual Assault Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 159,800 98.95%
Female 2,200 1.36%
Total 162,000 100.0%

Violent Robbery Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 125,800 96.18%
Female 5,400 4.13%
Total 131,200 100.0%

Violent Robbery Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 21,900 18.64%
Black 66,800 56.85%
Hispanic 26,500 22.55%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,200 1.02%
Asian 1,100 0.94%
Total 117,500 100.0%

Violent Aggravated/Simple Assault Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 137,000 94.74%
Female 8,100 5.60%
Total 145,100 100.0%

Violent Aggravated/Simple Assault Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 37,500 23.28%
Black 53,300 33.09%
Hispanic 65,300 40.53%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,800 1.74%
Asian 2,200 1.37%
Total 161,100 100.0%

Other Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024 - non-categorized

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 36,100 91.86%
Female 3,300 8.40%
Total 39,400 100.0%

Other Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024 - non-categorized

race Inmates % Total
White 12,200 32.45%
Black 14,200 37.77%
Hispanic 9,700 25.80%
American Indian / Alaska Native 800 2.13%
Asian 700 1.86%
Total 37,600 100.0%

Total of Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 127,900 90.64%
Female 13,600 9.64%
Total 141,500 100.0%

Total of Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 60,500 50.46%
Black 37,800 31.53%
Hispanic 18,100 15.10%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,100 1.75%
Asian 1,400 1.17%
Total 119,900 100.0%

Burglary Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 75,900 95.11%
Female 4,200 5.26%
Total 80,100 100.0%

Burglary Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 30,500 44.40%
Black 24,200 35.23%
Hispanic 12,300 17.90%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,100 1.60%
Asian 600 0.87%
Total 68,700 100.0%

Larceny & Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 22,300 84.47%
Female 4,200 15.91%
Total 26,500 100.0%

Larceny & Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 13,800 58.97%
Black 6,800 29.06%
Hispanic 2,200 9.40%
American Indian / Alaska Native 300 1.28%
Asian 300 1.28%
Total 23,400 100.0%

Motor Vehicle Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 6,400 91.43%
Female 600 8.57%
Total 7,000 100.0%

Motor Vehicle Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 2,500 48.08%
Black 1,500 28.85%
Hispanic 1,000 19.23%
American Indian / Alaska Native 100 1.92%
Asian 100 1.92%
Total 5,200 100.0%

Fraud Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 9,800 75.97%
Female 3,200 24.81%
Total 13,000 100.0%

Fraud Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 6,900 63.30%
Black 2,600 23.85%
Hispanic 900 8.26%
American Indian / Alaska Native 300 2.75%
Asian 200 1.83%
Total 10,900 100.0%

Other Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024 - non-categorized

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 13,600 90.67%
Female 1,400 9.33%
Total 15,000 100.0%

Other Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024 - non-categorized

race Inmates % Total
White 6,700 58.26%
Black 2,700 23.48%
Hispanic 1,700 14.78%
American Indian / Alaska Native 200 1.74%
Asian 200 1.74%
Total 11,500 100.0%

Total of Drug Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 114,600 87.08%
Female 17,400 13.22%
Total 132,000 100.0%

Total of Drug Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 49,500 47.50%
Black 37,300 35.80%
Hispanic 14,600 14.01%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,700 1.63%
Asian 1,100 1.06%
Total 104,200 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Possession in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 28,500 84.57%
Female 5,300 15.73%
Total 33,800 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Possession in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 14,800 56.27%
Black 7,900 30.04%
Hispanic 3,000 11.41%
American Indian / Alaska Native 400 1.52%
Asian 200 0.76%
Total 26,300 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Dealing/Manufacturing in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 86,100 88.04%
Female 12,000 12.27%
Total 98,100 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Dealing/Manufacturing in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 34,700 44.54%
Black 29,400 37.74%
Hispanic 11,600 14.89%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,300 1.67%
Asian 900 1.16%
Total 77,900 100.0%

Total of 'Public Order' Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 102,500 93.95%
Female 6,900 6.32%
Total 109,400 100.0%

Total of 'Public Order' Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 35,900 40.84%
Black 34,500 39.25%
Hispanic 13,800 15.70%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,500 2.84%
Asian 1,200 1.37%
Total 87,900 100.0%

Inmates Convicted on Illegal Weapon Possession in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 37,800 97.93%
Female 900 2.33%
Total 38,700 100.0%

Inmates Convicted on Illegal Weapon Possession in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 7,200 22.86%
Black 16,900 53.65%
Hispanic 6,500 20.63%
American Indian / Alaska Native 500 1.59%
Asian 400 1.27%
Total 31,500 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Multiple DUI/DWI in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 13,400 89.33%
Female 1,600 10.67%
Total 15,000 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Multiple DUI/DWI in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 6,800 59.65%
Black 2,000 17.54%
Hispanic 1,800 15.79%
American Indian / Alaska Native 700 6.14%
Asian 100 0.88%
Total 11,400 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Other 'Public Order' Felonies in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 51,200 92.25%
Female 4,400 7.93%
Total 55,600 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Other 'Public Order' Felonies in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 21,900 48.45%
Black 15,700 34.73%
Hispanic 5,600 12.39%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,300 2.88%
Asian 700 1.55%
Total 45,200 100.0%

Total Number of Inmates Convicted of Unspecified Felonies in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 6,100 89.71%
Female 800 11.76%
Total 6,900 100.0%

Total Number of Inmates Convicted of Unspecified Felonies in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 2,700 52.94%
Black 1,500 29.41%
Hispanic 700 13.73%
American Indian / Alaska Native 100 1.96%
Asian 100 1.96%
Total 5,100 100.0%
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