Bond County Inmate Population

Bond County inmate population records are kept by the Bond County Sheriff's Office in Greenville, Illinois. The county jail holds people arrested within Bond County while they wait for court or serve short sentences. Searching for inmates here means contacting the sheriff's office directly or using state-level tools for those sent to prison. This page covers how to find Bond County inmate population data, request records, and reach the right offices. Bond County is a smaller county in south-central Illinois with about 16,700 residents, so its jail population stays low compared to urban areas nearby.

Bond County Jail and Inmate Search

The Bond County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail in Greenville. This is where people go after an arrest in Bond County. The jail holds pre-trial detainees and those serving sentences of less than one year. Bond County does not have a large online inmate roster like some bigger counties do. To find out if someone is in the Bond County jail, call the sheriff's office. They can tell you if a person is in custody and what charges they face.

Bond County processes fewer bookings each year than places like Madison County or St. Clair County. But the same rules apply. When someone is booked into the Bond County jail, their name, charges, and bond amount become part of the public record. You have a right to ask about this information. The sheriff's staff can look up an inmate by name or booking number during normal business hours. If you call after hours, you may need to leave a message or try again the next day.

Note: Recently booked inmates may not show up in records for several hours after arrest.

State Prison Inmate Population Search

Not all inmates from Bond County stay in the local jail. Those convicted of felonies and sentenced to more than one year go to the Illinois Department of Corrections. IDOC runs prisons across the state. You can search for these inmates using the IDOC Inmate Search tool. It lets you look up anyone in state custody by last name, IDOC number, or date of birth.

The IDOC website provides details on each inmate held in state facilities. Search results show the person's current location, projected release date, and offense information. This tool covers all of Illinois, so anyone from Bond County who ends up in state prison will appear here. The database is free to use and open to the public. IDOC houses roughly 28,900 adults across its facilities statewide.

The Illinois Department of Corrections main page is a good starting point for any state-level inmate population search.

From the IDOC site you can also find information about facility locations, visiting hours, and how to send mail to inmates in state custody.

Bond County Inmate Records and FOIA

Illinois law gives you the right to request public records from any government body. The Freedom of Information Act, found at 5 ILCS 140, says that all records held by a public body are presumed open. This includes the Bond County Sheriff's Office. You can submit a written FOIA request for inmate population reports, booking logs, daily jail counts, and similar data.

When you file a FOIA request in Bond County, be clear about what you need. Name the specific records you want. The sheriff's office has five business days to respond. They can extend that by five more days if they send you a written notice explaining why. The first 50 pages of any response are free. After that, they may charge you for copies at cost. Send your request by mail, email, or drop it off in person at the sheriff's office in Greenville.

Some records are off limits. Under 730 ILCS 5/3-5-1, master record files for inmates are confidential. Medical records, mental health evaluations, and disciplinary reports need a court order. But basic booking data, charges, and bond amounts are public. Most people looking for Bond County inmate population information can get what they need through a simple FOIA request or a phone call to the jail.

Visiting Inmates in Bond County

If someone you know is in the Bond County jail, you can visit them during set hours. Call the sheriff's office first to confirm the schedule. Most county jails in Illinois have specific days and times for visits. You will need a valid photo ID to get in. Do not bring phones, bags, or other items into the visiting area. Rules can change, so always check before you go.

For people held in state prison after a Bond County conviction, visitation rules are set by IDOC. Each facility has its own schedule. You must be on the inmate's approved visitor list before you can visit. Sign up in advance through IDOC's process. Always call the facility lockdown hotline at (877) 840-3220 before making the trip. Lockdowns can cancel visits without much warning.

Bond County Inmate Population Alerts

Crime victims and concerned citizens can sign up for notifications about an inmate's status. VINELink is a free tool that alerts you when someone is released from custody, transferred, or has a change in status. It works for both county jails and state prisons in Illinois. You can register by phone or online.

This is especially useful in Bond County where the jail is small and release information might not be posted publicly. VINELink sends alerts by phone, email, or text message. You choose how you want to be notified. The service runs around the clock. If you are a victim of a crime committed in Bond County, the Illinois Prisoner Review Board also provides victim services and can notify you about parole hearings. Their victims hotline is 1-800-801-9110.

Legal Help in Bond County

If you need a lawyer in Bond County but cannot afford one, the court can appoint a public defender. Ask at your first court hearing. The Bond County Circuit Court handles criminal cases in the Fourth Judicial Circuit. For people looking up inmate population records as part of a legal matter, the circuit clerk's office can help with case files, hearing dates, and court documents.

The Uniform Conviction Information Act at 20 ILCS 2635 limits public release to conviction records only. Arrest records that did not lead to a conviction may be restricted. If you need a criminal history check, the Illinois State Police handles those at the state level. For IDOC-specific records, you can file a FOIA request with their office at idoc.illinois.gov/freedomofinformationact.html. Each request is processed in the order received.

Nearby Counties

Bond County sits in south-central Illinois near several other counties. If you are not sure where an arrest took place, check the jurisdiction. Each county runs its own jail and keeps its own inmate population records.