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County jail · Jefferson County, Illinois

Jefferson County Jail

Located in Mount Vernon, Jefferson County, Illinois, Jefferson County Jail operates as a county jail. It is run by the county sheriff's office. Its listed capacity is 249 places. The one other place of detention in Jefferson County is Big Muddy River Correctional Center. Its telephone number, official website and address are listed below, with an interactive map. Jefferson County Justice Center is listed at the same site.

Location

Where it stands

Jefferson County · 6 facilities on this plate

Particulars

Particulars

Type
County jail
Capacity
249 beds
County
Jefferson County
State
Illinois
Country
United States
Court
Jefferson County Court
Vicinity

Also in Jefferson County

All of Jefferson County

Questions

Frequently asked

What is the address of Jefferson County Jail?

Jefferson County Jail is at 911 Casey Ave, Mount Vernon, IL 62864 (Jefferson County, Illinois).

How can I call Jefferson County Jail?

You can reach Jefferson County Jail on (618) 244-8004. If the line has changed, the agency's website will have the current number.

How do I find out if someone is held at Jefferson County Jail?

Use the agency's official inmate lookup, linked on this page, or call the facility on (618) 244-8004. Official agency records are the final authority on custody status.

How many people can Jefferson County Jail hold?

Its sources list a capacity of 249 places. Actual occupancy changes from day to day.

How do I visit someone at Jefferson County Jail?

Most facilities ask visitors to book ahead and to show photo ID on arrival. Jefferson County Jail's own visiting times and dress rules are the ones that count, so check with the facility on (618) 244-8004 first.

What address should I use for mail to Jefferson County Jail?

Address the envelope with the person's full name and booking or inmate number, followed by Jefferson County Jail, 911 Casey Ave, Mount Vernon, IL 62864. Many facilities only accept plain letters and photos, so check its mail rules before sending anything else.

Which county is Jefferson County Jail in?

Jefferson County Jail is in Jefferson County, Illinois. Jefferson County has its own page in the atlas with every facility in the area.

What other places of detention are in Jefferson County?

The atlas lists 1 other place of detention in Jefferson County, linked at the bottom of this page with their addresses.

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