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Guide for Family Members: Rock Island Jail, Illinois

Overview of Rock Island Jail

Rock Island Jail is a county jail located in Rock Island County, Illinois. It handles the intake, custody, and care of individuals in Rock Island County who are awaiting trial or sentencing, or both. The facility operates under the supervision of the Rock Island County Sheriff's Department.

Contact Information

How to Locate an Inmate

To locate an inmate housed at the Rock Island Jail, you can visit the Rock Island County Sheriff's official website. Use the inmate search feature by entering the inmate’s name and other identification details. Additionally, you can call the facility for direct assistance.

Visitation Information

Visitors must register and schedule a visitation in advance. Visitation hours vary depending on the jail's operational schedules and the inmate's housing unit. It's crucial to confirm the visiting hours by contacting the jail directly or checking the visitation information page.

  • Visitors are required to provide a valid ID.
  • All visitors should adhere to the prescribed dress code and conduct rules.

How to Send Money

You can send money to an inmate through the jail's approved payment system, which may include options such as money orders or electronic transfers. Check the jail’s website or contact them directly for detailed procedures and the preferred providers.

Phone Calls and Video Visitation Options

Inmates at Rock Island Jail are allowed to make phone calls using a prepaid account or through collect calls. Video visitation may also be available and can be scheduled through the jail’s telephone service provider.

Inmate Services and Programs

The facility offers various programs aimed at the rehabilitation and welfare of the inmates, including educational programs, mental health services, and religious programs. Specific details can be accessed by contacting the jail's administration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What items can I bring to a visit?

Visitors are generally not allowed to bring any items except for a government-issued ID. All personal belongings should be left outside the visitation area.

How can I find out if someone has been arrested?

You can find out if someone has been arrested in Rock Island County by checking the online inmate records on the sheriff's website or by calling the Rock Island Jail directly.

Famous Inmates

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How to lookup someone in prison or jail

Steps to follow for finding
an Inmate

Step 1


Visit Jail Website

Visit the Rock Island Jail inmate search website

Step 2


Enter inmate id and personal information

Enter the inmate personal informations in the required fields

Step 3


Enter inmate id and personal information

Click on the 'Submit' button

General Stats for Illinois

Illinois Total Number of Inmates

44,959

Illinois Total No. of Inmates

Number of people under Probation Supervision

88,894

Number of people under Probation Supervision

Prison population rate

225

Prison population rate: 100,000 residents

Parole Population

24,744

Parole Population

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

4,334

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

Inmates sentenced to more than 1 Year in private prisons

95

Inmates sentenced to more than 1 Year in private prisons

Sex

Sex

%

Total

Male

95.4

27,159

Female

4.6

1,310

Youth

Type

%

Total

Committed

37.77

315

Detained

61.51

513

Diverted

0

0

Prisons and Jails in Illinois