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Guide for Families of Inmates at Centralia Correctional Center, Illinois

Overview of Centralia Correctional Center

The Centralia Correctional Center is a medium-security state prison located in Centralia, Illinois. It is managed by the Illinois Department of Corrections and houses adult male inmates. The facility aims to provide a variety of programs that help inmates reintegrate into society upon release.

Contact Information

How to Locate an Inmate

To locate an inmate at Centralia Correctional Center, you can use the Illinois Department of Corrections Offender Search. Enter the inmate’s last name, first name, and IDOC number if available to find detailed information about their location.

Visitation Information

Visitors must be on the inmate's approved visitation list. To become an approved visitor, an application must be submitted by the inmate. Visitation hours are typically on weekends, but it's important to confirm specific times and regulations by contacting the facility directly.

Sending Money

Funds can be sent to an inmate's account via mail, by depositing in person during a visit, or through JPay, an electronic funds transfer service. Use the following link to send money through JPay.

Phone Calls and Video Options

Inmates at Centralia Correctional Center are allowed to make outgoing phone calls through a system managed by Securus Technologies. You can set up a prepaid account or schedule a video visit through their official website.

Inmate Services and Programs

The facility offers educational programs, including GED preparation and vocational training. There are also various mental health and substance abuse treatment programs, alongside religious services and recreational opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What items can I bring to an inmate during a visit?

Only essential items like ID and keys are allowed. All personal belongings should be left in your vehicle or in locker facilities available at the prison.

Q: How can I find out if my visitation has been approved?

You can contact the facility's administrative office at +1 (618) 533-4111 for the status of your visitation approval.

Please note that while every effort is made to keep the information on this page current, changes to prison policies can occur at any time. Always confirm with the institution directly for the most current information.

What do Former Inmates Think?

In order to provide a comprehensive understanding of the experiences within this prison, we present a compilation of ratings and reviews from former/current inmates. These ratings and reviews offer valuable insights into their perceptions of the facility, its programs, and the impact it has had on their lives.

Reviews

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Former Inmate

spent some time there and would like to say co higgins is the man great man also 2929 cant forget him i transfer to sw to get out early but my time spent with those two co was unforgetable two great guys as well higgins right hand man dicks your prison is blessed to have them as staff

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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