Search Sangamon County Inmates

Sangamon County inmate population records are managed by the Sangamon County Sheriff's Office in Springfield, Illinois. The county jail opened in October 1991 and holds up to 314 inmates. On a typical day, the Sangamon County inmate population sits around 200 or more. Sheriff Jack Campbell runs the office. You can check the online inmate roster, call the jail, or submit a records request. This page covers how to search for Sangamon County inmates, who to contact, how visits work, and how to get records through FOIA.

Sangamon County Inmate Roster

The Sangamon County Sheriff's Office posts an online inmate roster at sangamonil.gov/departments/s-z/sheriff/inmate-roster. This roster shows who is currently in the Sangamon County Jail. You can view names, charges, bond amounts, and booking dates. The list updates regularly as people are booked in and released. It is free to use and open to anyone.

The screenshot below shows the Sangamon County inmate roster page, where you can browse the current jail population list.

If you are looking for a specific person, you can scan the roster by name. Keep in mind that newly arrested people may not appear for a few hours while the booking process wraps up. The Sangamon County inmate population changes throughout the day as people come in and go out.

You can also check VINELink for inmate status and release alerts. For someone sent to state prison, use the IDOC inmate search at the state level.

Sangamon County Sheriff's Office

The Sangamon County Sheriff's Office is at One Sheriff's Plaza, Springfield, IL 62701. The main phone is 217-753-6880. The corrections line is 217-753-6763. Jail control is 217-753-6886. You can email sheriff@co.sangamon.il.us. Sheriff Jack Campbell heads the department, which covers patrol, corrections, court security, and civil process for Sangamon County.

The Sangamon County Sheriff's homepage is shown below. From this site you can reach the inmate roster, find office contact info, and learn about jail procedures.

The sheriff's office is the main keeper of all inmate population data for Sangamon County. When local police in Springfield or other towns make an arrest, the person goes to the county jail. From there, the sheriff handles custody, records, and releases.

Sangamon County Jail Facility

The Sangamon County Jail is at 1 Sheriff's Plaza, Springfield, IL 62701. The facility opened in October 1991 and has a rated capacity of 314 inmates. On most days, the Sangamon County inmate population runs around 200 or more. That puts the jail at roughly 65% capacity on average, though it can swing higher depending on what is happening with crime and court schedules in the area.

The jail holds pre-trial detainees and people serving county sentences of less than one year. Pre-trial detainees are the largest group. These are people waiting for their day in court who either could not post bond or had bond denied. Some inmates are held on behalf of other agencies, including federal holds and holds from other Illinois counties. Anyone sentenced to more than one year gets transferred to an Illinois Department of Corrections state prison.

Intake processing includes fingerprinting, a health screen, risk assessment, and housing classification. The whole process can take several hours. Until it wraps up, a new inmate will not show up on the online roster. The Sangamon County Jail is over 30 years old at this point, having opened in 1991. The facility still functions well, but like many older jails in Illinois, it faces ongoing maintenance and capacity planning issues.

Visiting Sangamon County Inmates

Sangamon County uses HomeWAV for jail visitation services. On-site visit hours are daily from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM. Off-site remote visits run daily from 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM. Each visit lasts 20 minutes. Inmates can receive up to three on-site visits per week.

On-site visits at the Sangamon County Jail are free. That is a real plus for families. Off-site visits through HomeWAV carry a fee. You need to create an account through the HomeWAV platform to schedule any type of visit. Bring a valid photo ID if you plan to go in person. Do not visit the jail if you have an open warrant. Staff will check IDs and you could be detained.

Under Illinois law, inmates have the right to visits from family and attorneys. The jail sets the rules for when and how those visits happen, but they cannot deny all access. If you have trouble scheduling through HomeWAV, call corrections at 217-753-6763 for help.

Note: Visit schedules can change, so check with the jail or HomeWAV before you head to the facility.

Sangamon County Inmate Population Records

You can request Sangamon County inmate records through FOIA. Under 5 ILCS 140, the sheriff's office must reply to a written request within five business days. Send yours to One Sheriff's Plaza, Springfield, IL 62701 or email sheriff@co.sangamon.il.us. Be as specific as you can about what records you need. Vague requests slow things down. The first 50 pages are free.

Booking records, charge sheets, and release dates are public. Medical records and mental health files are not. Under 730 ILCS 5/3-5-1, master record files held by the state corrections system are confidential. At the county level, health-related records for inmates in the Sangamon County Jail are also off limits without a court order. Under 20 ILCS 2635, only conviction records are released freely. Arrest records that did not result in a conviction may be restricted.

Sangamon County Court Resources

The Sangamon County Circuit Clerk is at 200 S. 9th Street, Springfield, IL. Call 217-753-6674 for case lookups, court dates, and bond information. This is where you go if you need court records tied to an inmate in the Sangamon County Jail. The clerk keeps all case files, hearing schedules, and sentencing orders on hand for public review.

The Sangamon County State's Attorney is at 200 S. 9th Street, Room 402, Springfield, IL. Call 217-753-6690 to reach the office. Under 20 ILCS 2630, the Criminal Identification Act controls how criminal history records are kept and shared. For statewide checks beyond the county, contact the Illinois State Police. The Illinois Prisoner Review Board handles parole and release decisions for state inmates with ties to Sangamon County. The board holds hearings on parole, revocation, early release, and clemency.

Cities in Sangamon County

Springfield is the state capital and the largest city in Sangamon County. All arrests made by Springfield police that lead to jail time go through the Sangamon County Jail. The county sheriff handles custody and inmate population records from the point of booking onward.

Nearby Counties

Sangamon County sits in central Illinois. These counties are nearby and each runs its own jail and keeps its own inmate records.