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Welcome to the Lee County Jail Resource Guide

This guide is designed to help the family and friends of inmates at the Lee County Jail in Illinois. Below you will find essential information about the facility, including how to contact the jail, locate an inmate, visiting hours, and other resources.

Overview of Lee County Jail

The Lee County Jail serves as the primary correctional facility for Lee County, Illinois. It is responsible for the detention of individuals awaiting trial or serving sentences for various offences.

Contact Information

Address: 306 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon, IL 61021

Phone Number: (815) 284-6631

Website: Lee County Sheriff's Office

How to Locate an Inmate

To locate an inmate at Lee County Jail, you can visit the Lee County Sheriff’s Office website and look for the inmate search link, or you can directly call the jail administration at the provided phone number.

Visitation Information

Family and friends wishing to visit inmates at Lee County Jail must comply with the jail’s visitation guidelines:

  • Visitation Hours: Check the website or call the facility as visitation hours can vary by the inmate's housing location and security level.
  • All visitors are required to provide a valid ID.
  • Visits need to be scheduled in advance.

How to Send Money

Money can be deposited into an inmate’s account through the TouchPay system. Visit the TouchPay website for online deposits. There are fees associated with this service.

Phone Calls and Video Visitation Options

Inmates at Lee County Jail are allowed to make outgoing phone calls through a system managed by Securus Technologies. Family and friends must set up an account to receive calls.

Video visitation may also be available via the Securus system. Check the jail website for more details.

Inmate Services and Programs

Lee County Jail provides various programs aimed at rehabilitation and education, including GED programs, substance abuse programs, and religious services.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I send mail to an inmate at Lee County Jail?

Yes, inmates can receive mail at the following address: Inmate’s name, ID Number, Lee County Jail, 306 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon, IL 61021. All mail is subject to inspection.

What items are inmates allowed to receive?

Inmates are allowed to receive letters, photos, and money for their commissary account. Prohibited items include drugs, weapons, and explicit content.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is intended for informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice. Contact Lee County Jail directly for the most current information.

Leave a Review

If you are a current or former inmate, employee, family member or a friend of someone who is in prison, please share your feedback so others can get better understanding how the institution works. The survey is completely anonymous and your personal information will never be shared or publicly shown.

Lee County Jail Inmate Searcher

Fill out the form below and receive a detailed report on an inmate. This includes current and previous arrest records, social media handles, current and previous addresses & phone numbers.

How to lookup someone in prison or jail

Steps to follow for finding
an Inmate

Step 1


Visit Jail Website

Visit the Lee County 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