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University of Illinois Police Jail - Urbana-Champaign, Illinois

Overview of the Facility

The University of Illinois Police Jail is a temporary holding facility operated by the University of Illinois Police Department. It is primarily used for short-term detention of individuals arrested on campus or in connection with university-related incidents.

Contact Information

Address: 1110 W. Springfield Avenue, Urbana, IL 61801
Phone: (217) 333-1216
Website: https://police.illinois.edu/
Email: [email protected]

How to Locate an Inmate

Due to the temporary nature of this facility, inmates are typically transferred to the Champaign County Jail for longer-term holding. To locate an inmate, contact the University of Illinois Police Department directly or check with the Champaign County Jail.

Visitation Information

As this is a temporary holding facility, visitation is not typically allowed. Individuals are usually transferred to the Champaign County Jail within 24 hours, where standard visitation policies apply.

How to Send Money

Money cannot be sent directly to inmates at this facility. If an inmate requires funds, they will need to be sent to their account at the Champaign County Jail after transfer.

Phone Calls and Video Options

Due to the short-term nature of detentions at this facility, phone calls and video options are limited. Detainees may be allowed to make a phone call at the discretion of the arresting officers.

Inmate Services and Programs

As a temporary holding facility, there are no long-term inmate services or programs available. Basic needs such as food and water are provided during short-term stays.

History of the Facility

The University of Illinois Police Jail has been operating as part of the University of Illinois Police Department, serving the campus community for several decades. It functions primarily as a processing center for individuals arrested on campus.

Security and Management Information

The facility is managed by the University of Illinois Police Department and adheres to strict security protocols. All detainees are closely monitored during their short stay at the facility.

Legal and Visitation Rights

Detainees have the right to contact legal counsel. Due to the temporary nature of the facility, standard visitation rights do not apply, but legal visits may be accommodated if necessary before transfer to the county jail.

Booking and Release Process

Individuals arrested are booked at the University of Illinois Police Jail, which includes fingerprinting, photographing, and collecting basic information. Most detainees are released on bond or transferred to the Champaign County Jail within 24 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long are individuals typically held at the University of Illinois Police Jail?

Detainees are usually held for no more than 24 hours before being released on bond or transferred to the Champaign County Jail.

Can I visit someone detained at the University of Illinois Police Jail?

Due to the temporary nature of the facility, visitation is not typically allowed. Detainees are usually transferred to the Champaign County Jail within 24 hours.

How can I find out if someone has been arrested and is being held at this facility?

You can contact the University of Illinois Police Department directly at (217) 333-1216 for information about recent arrests and detentions.

General Visiting and Contacting Information

We provide detailed visiting and contact information for University of Illinois Police Jail - Urbana-Champaign. If you are have completed a University of Illinois Police Jail - Urbana-Champaign 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 University of Illinois Police Jail - Urbana-Champaign 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 University of Illinois Police Jail - Urbana-Champaign. Please send the mail or package to the address mentioned below.

Inmate Name,

Inmate ID,

1110 West Springfield Avenue, Urbana, IL, 61801

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 217-333-1216 .

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 University of Illinois Police Jail - Urbana-Champaign, 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.
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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