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Lee County Jail - Illinois

Overview of the Facility

Lee County Jail is a correctional facility located in Dixon, Illinois. It serves Lee County and is operated by the Lee County Sheriff's Office. The jail houses both pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates for short-term incarceration.

Contact Information

Address: 240 E Progress Dr, Dixon, IL 61021
Phone: (815) 284-5217
Website: https://www.leecountyil.com/191/Corrections

How to Locate an Inmate

To locate an inmate at Lee County Jail, you can call the facility directly at (815) 284-5217. Provide the inmate's full name and, if possible, their date of birth or booking number.

Visitation Information and Hours

Visitation hours and policies may vary. It's best to contact the jail directly for the most up-to-date information on visitation schedules and procedures.

How to Send Money

Information on how to send money to inmates at Lee County Jail is not readily available online. Please contact the facility directly for instructions on how to deposit funds into an inmate's account.

Phone Calls and Video Options

Inmates are typically allowed to make phone calls, but specific information about phone services or video visitation options is not readily available. Contact the jail for more details on communication options for inmates.

Inmate Services and Programs

While specific information about inmate services and programs at Lee County Jail is not readily available, many county jails offer basic services such as medical care, religious services, and sometimes educational or vocational programs. Contact the facility for more information on available services.

Security and Management Information

The Lee County Jail is managed by the Lee County Sheriff's Office. For detailed information about security measures and management practices, please contact the facility directly.

Legal and Visitation Rights

Inmates have certain legal rights, including the right to legal counsel and visitation. For specific information about visitation rights and procedures at Lee County Jail, contact the facility or consult with a local attorney.

Booking and Release Process

The booking process typically involves fingerprinting, photographing, and collecting personal information from the arrestee. Release procedures may vary depending on the circumstances of the case. For detailed information about booking and release processes, contact the Lee County Jail directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What items can I bring to visitation?

Contact the Lee County Jail directly for a list of permitted items during visitation. Generally, most jails have strict policies on what can be brought into the facility.

How do I post bail for an inmate?

To post bail, contact the Lee County Jail or the Lee County Court for information on bail amounts and accepted payment methods. You may need to work with a bail bondsman for larger amounts.

Are work release programs available at Lee County Jail?

Information about work release programs is not readily available. Contact the jail directly to inquire about the availability of such programs and eligibility requirements.

General Visiting and Contacting Information

We provide detailed visiting and contact information for Lee County Jail. If you are have completed a Lee County 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 Lee County 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 Lee County Jail. Please send the mail or package to the address mentioned below.

Inmate Name,

Inmate ID,

122 West 3rd Street, Dixon, IL, 61021

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 815-284-5217, 815-284-6631 .

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 Lee County 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.

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

Lee County Jail driving directions

You can use the map plotted on the righ to find the driving directions to Lee County Jail.

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