Jackson County Inmate Population
Jackson County inmate population records are maintained by the Jackson County Sheriff's Office in Murphysboro, Illinois. The sheriff's office is at 1001 Mulberry Street, and the jail is at the same location. This county sits in southern Illinois and serves as home to Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. To check if someone is in the Jackson County jail, you can call (618) 684-2177 or visit in person. This page covers how to search Jackson County inmate population data, visitation options, and where to request records.
Jackson County Inmate Population Quick Facts
Find Jackson County Inmate Records
The Jackson County Sheriff's Office is the primary source for checking who is in the county jail. The office is located at 1001 Mulberry Street in Murphysboro, IL 62966. Call (618) 684-2177 to ask about current inmates. Staff can tell you if someone is in custody, what their charges are, and when their next court date is. Sheriff Robert Burns leads the department.
The Jackson County Sheriff's Office page on the county government website has general contact info and links to services offered by the department.
The image above shows the Jackson County Sheriff's Office page. It lists phone numbers, the office address, and basic information about how the department serves Jackson County. This is a good place to start if you need to find the right person to talk to about Jackson County inmate population data.
Jackson County Jail Visitation
Jackson County offers multiple ways to visit inmates. The jail has on-site video visitation available daily from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM. This is the most flexible option since it runs nearly all day. Remote video visits are also available during set windows: 5:00 to 6:00 AM, 8:00 to 11:00 AM, 1:30 to 4:00 PM, and 6:30 to 9:30 PM.
In-person visits happen on a more limited schedule. Wednesday visits run from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. Saturday visits are from 12:00 to 3:00 PM. Those are the only two in-person slots each week. With the video options available so many hours each day, the jail has made it easier for people who live far from Murphysboro to stay in touch with inmates. Still, plan ahead. Schedules can change, and it is best to call and confirm before you go.
Note: Always bring valid photo ID for any in-person visit at the Jackson County jail.
Jackson County Inmate Population Records
Public records for Jackson County inmates include booking information, charges, bond amounts, and court dates. These are available to anyone under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act. Under 5 ILCS 140, you can submit a written request to the Jackson County Sheriff's Office for any public records they hold. The office has five business days to respond. The first 50 pages are free.
Some records are not public. Under 730 ILCS 5/3-5-1, master record files for inmates, including medical data, psychological reports, and disciplinary files, are confidential. A court order is the only way to access those. This holds true whether the inmate is in the Jackson County Jail or has been moved to a state facility.
The Jackson County Circuit Clerk is at 1001 Walnut Street in Murphysboro, IL and can be reached at (618) 687-7300. Court records, case files, and sentencing information are handled there. The State's Attorney is at the same address at (618) 687-7200. Under 5 ILCS 140/2.15, arrest reports in Illinois must include the name, age, and charges of the person arrested. Basic Jackson County arrest data is always available to the public.
Illinois Inmate Search Tools
If someone from Jackson County has been transferred to state prison, search the IDOC inmate database at idoc.illinois.gov. Southern Illinois has several state correctional facilities nearby, including Menard Correctional Center in Chester (maximum security) and Big Muddy River Correctional Center in Ina (medium security). Vienna Correctional Center is also close, operating as a minimum security facility.
The Illinois Prisoner Review Board handles all parole and clemency hearings for state inmates. Victims of crimes in Jackson County can track hearing schedules through the PRB and call the toll-free line at 1-800-801-9110 for updates. The Uniform Conviction Information Act at 20 ILCS 2635 controls what conviction data can be shared publicly. For full criminal history checks, the Illinois State Police is the place to go.
Nearby Counties
Jackson County is in southern Illinois, surrounded by several other counties. Each one runs its own jail and handles its own inmate population records. Check the arrest location to know which county to contact.