Decatur Correctional Center

Do you know somebody in prison at Decatur Correctional Center? Decatur Correctional Center is a prison in the Illinois state prison system. This page will tell you information about everything you might need to know about Decatur Correctional Center,such as: How to do a prison inmate search. Visitation information. The address and phone number at Decatur Correctional Center Sending money and mail. And more…

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Family Resources	Victim Resources
Jobs	Reviews
History	Links

General Prison Information

Official Name:	Decatur Correctional Center
Year Opened:	2000
Type:	Female
State:	Illinois
County:	Macon County
DOC:	Illinois Deparment of Corrections
Security Level:	Minimum

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Contact Information

Here you have the street address and mailing address for Decatur Correctional Center. Use the mailing address if you are going to mail a package or letter to an inmate at Decatur Correctional Center, and be sure to use the physical address if you need to know the physical location of Decatur Correctional Center.

Mailing Address

You should read the Inmate Mail and Package Procedures heading on this page before you mail a letter or package to an inmate to learn how to correctly address the item, and do the right procedure for mailing a letter or package. If you do not use the appropriate steps, the package or letter might not get delivered.

INMATE NAME AND INMATE ID
Decatur Correctional Center
P.O. Box 3066
Decatur IL, 62524

Street Address / Prison Location

Address

Decatur Correctional Center
2310 East Mound Road P.O. Box 3066
Decatur IL, 62524

Phone Number and Fax Number

Phone: (217) 877-0353
Fax Number:

Map and Directions

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Use the street address if you plan to visit a prisoner. Be sure to read the Inmate Visitation Schedule and Inmate Visitation Procedures sections on this page if you are going to go to visit a prisoner.

Decatur Correctional Center
2310 East Mound Road P.O. Box 3066
Decatur IL, 62524

Directions

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Phone Number

Decatur Correctional Center inmates don’t have telephones, so you won’t be able to call prisoners, however, there are some times when it is useful to have the telephone number to Decatur Correctional Center.

(217) 877-0353

Decatur Correctional Center prisoners may be able to make calls using:

Calling Cards
Collect Calls
Dedicated Phone Line
Prison Calling Plan

Fax Number

Inmates don’t have fax machines, so you can’t fax a letter to the inmate, but there might be times when it is helpful to know the fax machine number to the facility.

Email Address

This email address is the general email address for Decatur Correctional Center. You cannot contact inmates at this email address. If you need to send an email to a prisoner, read the Inmate Email section further down on this page.

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Inmate and Staff Statistics

Total Inmates:	719
Total Staff:

Inmate Email

To send a letter via email to an inmate at Decatur Correctional Center you must follow an specific procedure to ensure that the email letter is received by your inmate.

Inmate Internet Access

Prison inmates do not have access to the internet.

Inmate Mail and Package Procedures

There are important rules that you have to follow when mailing a package or letter to a prisoner. If you don’t then the letters and packages might not be received.

before you send a letter or package, read the sections below:

Mail Monitoring

Decatur Correctional Center guards will open and read and inspect all received general mail and packages. Received general correspondence is read as frequently as deemed necessary to keep security or monitor any problems confronting an inmate.

How to Address a Letter to an Inmate

Shown here is the correct format for how you should address a package or letter to a prisoner at Decatur Correctional Center:

INMATE NAME AND INMATE ID
Decatur Correctional Center
P.O. Box 3066
Decatur IL, 62524

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Inmate Money

Each state prison has a Commissary that was created to provide a bank type account for inmate funds and for purchasing things not issued by the Bureau of Prisons.

How to Send an Inmate Money

Family, friends, or other sources may send money to these accounts using the U.S. Postal Service and Western Union.

Via U.S. Postal Service: An inmate’s family and friends can to send inmates funds by way of postal mail and will have to send those funds to the following address and do so in accordance with the rules provided below:

The funds have to be a money order made out to the prisoner’s full committed name and complete eight-digit register number. You should use a post office money order, since all non-postal money orders processed through the National Lockbox will be held for a 15-day holding period, and in this time the prisoner will not have access to the deposit. The Bureau of Prisons will send back money orders that do not have appropriate prisoner info but only if the envelope you sent it in has a return address. Personal checks and cash won’t be deposited to the prisoner’s account so do not send checks or cash.

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Inmate Locator

State prison inmates are from time to time moved to different prisons throughout Illinois, so sometimes you might need to locate the current location of an inmate using the inmate locator. Follow the link here to find a state prisoner.
Inmate Search

To find other Illinois state prisons: Illinois State Prisons

Illinois Deparment of Corrections Inmate Search

Inmate Visitation

Before you visit Decatur Correctional Center, make sure you know this info:

Visitation Schedule
Visitation Rules
Visitation Application

Inmate Visitation Schedule

Prison Visitation Guide

Inmate Visitor Procedures

Every Illinois state prison has its own rules for prison visits and these rules change frequently. The information below could be out of date since this was written, so be sure to also read Decatur Correctional Center’s official website to find the most recent visitation rules.

Visitation Sign-In and Check-In

The entrance officer will ensure every visitor signs the prisoner visitors log when they enter the correctional facility and upon departure.

Identification Required

Positive picture identification of all visitors is required. The best forms of id are Driver’s License and Social Security Card; although, a state picture id is acceptable.

For all of the things listed below, read the actual prison site as this info is updated frequently:

Visitation Rules
Visitation Dress Code
Things You Can and Cannot Take to Visitation
Special Rules For Children, Special Visits, Pastoral or Attorney Visits

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Prison Records

Information about Decatur Correctional Center records to be added later.

Such as:

Inmate records
Health records.

If you have any information on these topics to share, please post a comment using the form below.

Death Row

Info about Decatur Correctional Center death row coming soon.

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Parole

Section about Illinois parole procedures coming soon.

For example:

Parole hearings.
Review boards.
Who qualifies for parole.

If you have any information on these topics to share, please post a comment using the form below.

Release

Section about release procedures coming.

Inmate Programs

Programs for Inmates at Decatur Correctional Center

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Prison Life

More information about what life is like at Decatur Correctional Center to be added later.

Activities.
Daily schedule and routine.
Recreational facilities available.
What’s allowed, and what’s not allowed.
What the food is like.
What to expect.
Jobs and work release available.

If you have any information on these topics to share, please post a comment using the form below.

News

A section on news at Decatur Correctional Center coming soon.

Photos

A section with photos of Decatur Correctional Center will be posted ASAP.

For example, photos of:

Cells at Decatur Correctional Center
The yard.
What inmates wear at Decatur Correctional Center.

If you have any photos of Decatur Correctional Center that you would like to share, please contact us using the ‘Contact’ link at the bottom of the page.

Prison Jobs & Hiring

Looking for a job at a prison? Have any prior experience? Have you worked at a prison facility before?

If so, go to: Decatur Correctional Center Jobs

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Website

The official website: Decatur Correctional Center Website

Victim Resources

Important Note: If you, or someone you know, are in immediate danger, call 911.

Victim’s Rights

The Victim Rights Act grants victims the following rights:

Victims have the right to protection from the accused.
Victims have the right to notification.
Victims have the right to attend proceedings.
Victims have the right to speak at criminal justice proceedings.
Victims have the right to consult with the prosecuting attorney.
Victims have the right to restitution.
Victims have the right to a speedy trial.
Victims have the right to be treated with fairness, dignity and respect.

The definition of victim includes:

Spouses and children of all victims.
Parents and guardians of minor victims.
Parents, guardians and siblings of mentally or physically incapacitated victims or victims of homicide.
Foster parents or other caregivers, under certain circumstances.

There are a number of services and programs designed to help victims and their families. You can find out about these services by contacting the courthouse, or local law enforcement agency.

Victim Notification

The Department of Justice Victim Notification System (VNS) is a system that provides victims with information pertaining to their case and/or any defendants in the case. You will receive a Victim Identification Number (VIN) and a Personal Identification Number (PIN) that will allow you to access VNS via the internet or by phone. Here, you will find information about future court hearings, historical court events, and detailed information about the defendant. This will include criminal charges filed, the outcome of charges, sentence imposed, custody location, projected release date and any other release information. The VNS website is updated daily. You will also receive any ongoing information by mail or email.

Have you, a family member or friend ever used the Victim Notification System? If so, was it effective? Did you get the information in a timely manner? Was the system difficult to use? We would like to hear from you, so please post any comments here.

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Family Resources

Info about Decatur Correctional Center inmate family resources coming.

History

Decatur Correctional Center history coming.

Such as:

Famous Decatur Correctional Center inmates.
Escapes and prison breaks.
Executions.

If you have any information on these topics to share, please post a comment using the form below.

Links

Information About Other Illinois State Prisons: Illinois State Prisons