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Inmate Guide: Fairbury Jail, Illinois

Overview of the Facility

Fairbury Jail is a small local detention facility located in Fairbury, Illinois. It primarily serves as a short-term holding facility for individuals awaiting court appearances or transfer to larger correctional institutions.

Contact Information

Address: 201 W Locust St, Fairbury, IL 61739
Phone: (815) 692-3351
The facility does not have a dedicated website or email address.

How to Locate an Inmate

To locate an inmate at Fairbury Jail, contact the facility directly using the phone number provided above. Due to its small size, they do not offer an online inmate search system.

Visitation Information

Visitation policies and hours are subject to change. It is recommended to contact the jail directly for the most up-to-date information on visitation procedures and schedules.

How to Send Money

For information on how to send money to inmates at Fairbury Jail, please contact the facility directly. They may have specific procedures in place for accepting funds for inmates.

Phone Calls and Video Options

Information about phone calls and video visitation options is not readily available. Contact the jail directly for details on communication options for inmates.

Inmate Services and Programs

Due to the small size and short-term nature of the facility, extensive inmate services and programs may not be available. Contact the jail for information on any services they may offer.

Security and Management Information

Fairbury Jail is managed by the local law enforcement agency. For specific information about security measures and management practices, please contact the facility directly.

Legal and Visitation Rights

Inmates at Fairbury Jail have certain legal and visitation rights. For detailed information about these rights, contact the facility or consult with a local attorney familiar with Illinois detention laws.

Booking and Release Process

The booking and release processes at Fairbury Jail follow standard procedures for local detention facilities. For specific details about these processes, contact the jail directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What items are inmates allowed to have at Fairbury Jail?

The list of allowed items may vary. Contact the jail directly for the most up-to-date information on permitted items for inmates.

How long do inmates typically stay at Fairbury Jail?

As a local jail, inmates typically stay for short periods, often just a few days or until their court appearance. Longer-term inmates are usually transferred to larger facilities.

Can I send mail to an inmate at Fairbury Jail?

Mail policies may vary. Contact the jail directly for information on how to send mail to inmates and any restrictions that may apply.

General Visiting and Contacting Information

We provide detailed visiting and contact information for Fairbury Jail. If you are have completed a Fairbury Jail inmate search and have located an inmate, the information on this page will help you to stay in contact. We help you send money to jail, send & receive text messages, and provide the address for in-person visits.

Sending Money

Inmates who are currently imprisoned in Fairbury Jail can receive money into their commissary account via money order, check or cash. Inmate visitors can also deposit money directly into the inmate's account at prison administrative office. Note: When sending the money via money order or check, mention the inmate id and full name on the back of the slip.

Sending a Package / Mail

You can send any mail to the inmates who are imprisoned in Fairbury Jail. Please send the mail or package to the address mentioned below.

Inmate Name,

Inmate ID,

201 West Locust Street, Fairbury, IL, 61739

Please make sure the mail or package that you are sending comes under the list of approved items. For further clarification on the allowed items, contact the prison administration directly on 815-692-3351 .

Note: In case you want to send packages, you need to get prior approval from the prison administration. Contact the prison / jail staff for more information.

Phone calls

Inmates can call to any person outside who are on the approved members list between 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM. The cost of the call is beared by the receiver and the call can be of maximum 30 minutes. During rush hours, the calling time is reduced drastically to 10 minutes.

Visitation Rules

You need to get yourself registered in the visitors list before visiting any inmate in the prison. If you are visiting someone in Fairbury Jail, make sure you are in approved visitors list. Confirm with the prison authorities before coming to visit the inmate.

Listed below are the basic visitation rules which one must adhere to:

  • Visitor must not be a prior felon.
  • Visitor must have a valid government ID.
  • A legal guardian must be accompanied for children below 16 years of age.
How to lookup someone in prison or jail

Steps to follow for finding
an Inmate

Step 1


Visit Jail Website

Visit the Fairbury 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

Fairbury Jail driving directions

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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