Where it stands
Effingham County · 7 facilities on this plate
Particulars
- Type
- County jail
- County
- Effingham County
- State
- Illinois
- Country
- United States
- Sheriff
- Jimmy McDuffie
- Court
- Effingham County Court
Also in Effingham County
- Altamont Police DepartmentPolice department
- Effingham Water Authority Police DepartmentSpecial jurisdiction police
- Illinois State Police - District 12State agency
- Effingham County Sheriffs Department / Effingham County JailSheriff's office
- Effingham Police DepartmentPolice department
- Teutopolis Police DepartmentPolice department
Frequently asked
What is the address of Effingham County Jail?
Effingham County Jail is at 101 North 4th Street, Effingham, IL 62401 (Effingham County, Illinois).
How can I call Effingham County Jail?
You can reach Effingham County Jail on (217) 342-3866. If the line has changed, the agency's website will have the current number.
How do I find out if someone is held at Effingham County Jail?
Use the agency's official inmate lookup, linked on this page, or call the facility on (217) 342-3866. Official agency records are the final authority on custody status.
How do I find Effingham County Jail on a map?
Effingham County Jail is at 39.1217° N, 88.5427° W. The map on this page and the directions link open the exact spot.
How can I contact Effingham County Jail online?
The official website is linked on this page. Use it for general questions; urgent matters are best handled by phone.
What type of institution is Effingham County Jail?
Effingham County Jail is a county jail run by the county sheriff's office. County jails hold people awaiting trial and those serving short sentences, usually under a year.
How do I visit someone at Effingham County Jail?
Most facilities ask visitors to book ahead and to show photo ID on arrival. Effingham County Jail's own visiting times and dress rules are the ones that count, so check with the facility on (217) 342-3866 first.
What address should I use for mail to Effingham County Jail?
Address the envelope with the person's full name and booking or inmate number, followed by Effingham County Jail, 101 North 4th Street, Effingham, IL 62401. Many facilities only accept plain letters and photos, so check its mail rules before sending anything else.