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The correctional system in Illinois is an expansive system, including state prisons, county jails, and city jails. The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is responsible for the state prisons, while the county jails are managed by the county's Sheriff's Department, and city jails are operated by the city police departments.
The IDOC manages more than 25 state prisons throughout Illinois. These facilities range from minimum to maximum security and include institutions like:
A full list of Illinois state prisons can be found here.
Each county in Illinois operates its own county jail. These facilities are typically where individuals are held before trial or serving short sentences. Some notable county jails include:
City jails in Illinois are usually smaller facilities where individuals are held for minor offenses or until they can be transported to a county jail. Major cities, such as Chicago, have their own city jails.
The Federal Bureau of Prisons operates several federal prisons in Illinois, including:
For inmates held in state prisons, you can use the Illinois Department of Corrections Inmate Locator. This online tool allows you to search by an inmate's IDOC number or name.
Inmate information for county jails can typically be found on the respective county's Sheriff's Department website. Here are a few examples:
If you are unable to find the information online, you can also call the county jail directly for information.
City jail inmate information can often be found on the city police department's website. For instance, Chicago Police Department offers a Chicago Police Arrest Inquiry. If the information is not available online, you can call the city jail directly.
For federal inmates, the Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator is an online tool that allows you to search for inmates by name or identification number.
It's worth noting that there may be restrictions on the information available for privacy and safety reasons. Always verify the information with the appropriate law enforcement or correctional facility if you have any doubts.
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