Illinois Inmate Search

Department Name

Illinois Department of Corrections

Location

1301 Concordia Court, P.O. Box 19277, Springfield, IL 62794-9277

Phone Number

(217) 558-2200/ 2008

Official Website

http://www.idoc.state.il.us/

Currently Incarcerated Inmates

https://www.illinois.gov/idoc/Offender/Pages/InmateSearch.aspx

Visitor Application

https://www2.illinois.gov/idoc/facilities/Pages/VisitationRules.aspx

Illinois, also known as the Land of Lincoln, has a vast network of correctional facilities housing thousands of inmates. If you are looking for information on a specific inmate or want to locate someone within the state prison system, with the right resources and a clear understanding of the available methods, locating an inmate in Illinois can be a seamless process.

Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) Inmate Search

The primary source for locating inmates in Illinois is through the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC). Their website features an inmate search tool that allows you to find inmates by entering their last name, first name, or IDOC number. The search results will provide you with the inmate’s IDOC number, date of birth, and their current facility.

VINELink

Another helpful resource for searching for Illinois inmates is VINELink (https://www.vinelink.com). VINELink is a free and anonymous service that allows you to search for inmates across various states in the United States, including Illinois. To search for an inmate, simply select “Illinois” as the state and enter the inmate’s first and last name. You can also register for notifications about the inmate’s custody status changes.

County Jails and Sheriff’s Office Websites

If you are trying to locate an inmate who is being held in a county jail, you can visit the respective county’s sheriff’s office website. Many county websites have an inmate search tool, while others provide contact information for inquiries about inmates. Some of the largest counties in Illinois with online inmate search capabilities include:

a. Cook County Sheriff’s Office: (https://www.cookcountysheriff.org)

b. DuPage County Sheriff’s Office: (https://www.dupagesheriff.org)

c. Lake County Sheriff’s Office: (https://www.lakecountyil.gov/sheriff)

d. Will County Sheriff’s Office: (https://www.willcosheriff.org)

Contacting the Facility Directly

If you are unable to locate an inmate using the above methods, you can try contacting the correctional facility directly. The IDOC website provides a list of facilities along with their contact information. Be prepared to provide the inmate’s full name and date of birth when making an inquiry.