Saline County Jail – Harrisburg, IL

Saline County Jail is in Saline County and is the primary jail for the county. Are you looking for someone at Saline County Jail? This guide tells you all about anything you might want to know about Saline County Jailsuch as the following: Learn how to locate an inmate. Find mugshots. The jail’s address and phone number. Bail and bail bondsmen. Intake procedures. Court information. And more…

The prospect of getting arrested and going to jail is a daunting and scary prospect, not only for the person who is incarcerated, but also their family and friends. The purpose of this guide is to offer information and tips that you’ll need to make getting locked up easier. If you have questions, please feel free to ask them, and any feedback or comments that might be a benefit to other people in the same situation will be appreciated.

Do you have a friend or family member in jail and need to locate them?

Has somebody that’s been arrested and you want to locate them?

To look up who is in jail at Saline County Jail you will need to visit their web site and do an inmate search.

The Saline County Jail Inmate Locator has information on people who were arrested and are now in jail, including status, how much their bail is, and visiting schedule. You can also get information on anybody who has been arrested or released within the last 24 hours. Prisoners are listed alphabetically by last name. You’ll be able to locate their inmate information fast if you enter their name, birth date, or arrest number.

If the person you are looking for may be in another jail you will want to look here: Other Jails in Illinois

A mugshot, also known as a booking photo, is the photo taken by the police during jail intake processing. They will take one full face and a side photo. Your name and intake number will appear on the pictures, and they are on file at the jail.

Mugshots of Saline County Jail inmates are on the website, or you can go in person to the Saline County Jail. When you search for mugshots online you will have to input their first and last name, and an arrest date, if you know it.

Are you trying to have your mugshot erased from the Saline County Jail site? This may not be possible, as the mugshot is a public record. To get your mugshot removed you need to file a ‘Petition to Expunge’. Basically, this means that all of your arrest records will be sealed, and unavailable to the public. Unfortunately, this happens very rarely.

Read our in-depth tutorial about removing your mugshot, the many different mugshot sites, and the websites that offer to remove your mugshot for you: How To Get Your Mugshot Removed

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Of course, if you’re locked up, your primary thought is about when you get out. After you’ve been booked, your bail amount will be determined by the magistrate. If there is no bail set this might mean that you will either get released, pending trial, or you must remain in jail until your trial.

If you do bail out of jail you must promise to show up for court, and until that day you must not leave the county.

Usually, an inmate will be given time off for good behavior if they respect the rules and area a good inmate while locked up.

If you follow the rules, you might be allowed to do work release. You will either have to return to jail every day when you’re finished working, or you might have the chance to move into a halfway house instead of the jail.

Your bail is money that you are required to pay in order to be released from jail until you go to court. The amount you will have to pay is dictated by the crime you’ve been charged with. Someone will have to post 10 percent of the total set in order for you to be released from jail. If you fail to show up for your court appearance, whoever posted your bail will lose that bail money.

In order to find out how much someone’s bail is, you will need to call the jail or the county courthouse. If you have all the person’s information, such as name, address and date of birth, they’ll let you know how much their bail is. Also, you can check their bail amount and status on the jail website.

Needing to bail someone out of jail is never a fun thing, but usually, it is easy. To start with, you need to know if it is a Cash Only Bond. If this is the case, you will not be able to get a bail bondsman. They only accept cash at the jail, so you have to take cash – they will not take a check. Once you have paid the bond, the prisoner will be released. If the conditions of bail are not violated, you will get this money back.

If their bail has been set too high, or you just don’t have the money, you should look into the services of a bail bondsman. They usually charge you a fee of 10 to 15 percent of the bail amount, and in most cases charge a minimum fee of $100. This is non-refundable and must be paid in cash. If their bail has been set particularly high, the bail bondsman will in most cases require that they use assets as collateral for the bond in addition to whatever their charges are.

If you need a local bail bondsman visit our page about: How to find a bail bondsman

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• Time Off For Good Behavior
• Work Release Programs
• Get Out For Time Served
• Pre-Trial Release Programs
• House Arrest
• Get Released on Your Own Recognizance

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The jail intake process is made up of each of these steps:

• You will get put in a holding cell. If the jail is busy, you may not be processed immediately.
• Firstly, you must answer a number of questions, like what is your full name, your address, birthdate and an emergency contact.
• You will also be asked about your psychological and medical history.
• You’ll be given an inmate ID number.
• You will get fingerprinted.
• You will have your mugshot taken.
• All personal property will get taken away from you and stored until you are released.
• You will get to make a telephone call in order to call a member of your family, friend, or bail bondsman.
• If you think you will get released quickly, you might be allowed to keep wearing your own clothes, otherwise you will be issued a jail uniform.

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Once you are able to post bail, you will get discharged from jail. Getting discharged from jail will take anywhere from 15 minutes to all day. In other words the quicker you post bail, the faster you can get released from jail. Also, how fast you get released depends on if you’ve been given a cash bond amount or if the judge still needs to determine the amount of bail to be set. For a minor offense, you will be booked and then released on your recognizance without having to pay bail. When you have served out your jail sentence and are given a release date, you should plan to get released that morning.

In the event there is a, or if you have to start a jail sentence, you really should do the right thing and turn yourself into the authorities. If you have a warrant, go to the jail, and tell them that believe that there could be a warrant for your arrest. The officer will verify that you have an outstanding arrest warrant, and if you do, they will take you into custody. If you are reporting to serve out your sentence, report to the jail on the date and time that the sentence order lists. Make sure that you are not late. Just bring things that are allowed when you turn yourself in, for example your driver’s license or ID, any prescription medication you might take, along with your doctor’s prescription, as well as the sentencing order.

To have visitors, you need to provide each visitor’s full name to the jail in advance of the visit. Your visitors will be put in the visitors log as an authorized visitor. Each visitor must provide proof of identification. Any visitors showing up late or that is not an approved visitor will not be allowed to attend visitation.
Visitation procedures change often, so make sure that you double-check the official Saline County Jail jail site before you try to go to visitation.

Phone calls that inmates are allowed to make from jail are with a pre-paid phone card or account, or are collect calls . Jail phone calls are typically more expensive than regular phone calls. Phone calls are restricted on when you can make phone calls, how long you can talk, and how often you can make calls, but you should keep in mind that every inmate wants to use the phone too, so they can call their family. If you are disciplined for an infraction, an inmate’s phone privileges could be reduced or forbidden completely.

The Saline County Jail phone number is: (618) 252-8661

All inmate mail must be sent via US Postal Service. You shouldn’t use any other method of mail or package delivery. You should write or type the person’s name, inmate ID, and the address of the jail on the envelope. Do not send a box or package, envelope with padding, bag, or an envelope with metal inside. Any mail will be opened and read by the officers at the jail, and will get sent back to the person who mailed it if it can’t be delivered.

The mailing address for Saline County Jail is:

Saline County Jail
1 N Main St # 1
Harrisburg, IL 62946

Here is how you should address the letter:

[INMATE’S FULL NAME]
[INMATE ID]
Saline County Jail
1 N Main St # 1
Harrisburg, IL 62946

The mail policy at Saline County Jail can change, so it would be best to review the official Saline County Jail site when you send a letter to an inmate.

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Even if you’ve been arrested, you have certain rights, one of these is that you have the right to request an attorney. You only get so many phone calls when you get arrested, so you would be wise to ask a friend or family member to locate a lawyer when you call them. You may be asking yourself ‘I don’t have to get a lawyer – I can just represent myself’ You’re not required to have an attorney in all cases, a criminal defense lawyer will make sure you know your rights, protect your interests and guide you through the criminal justice system that you are now faced with. The faster you get a lawyer involved with your case, the better.

To read more about the benefits of and how to hire an attorney, click here: Find an Attorney

If you are in trouble, but can’t afford an attorney, you will get a public defender. The Public Defender’s Office has a number of staff such as independent investigators, forensics experts as well as case workers. Public Defenders are real attorneys, admitted to the Illinois State Bar Association and are fully licensed to practice law.

Have you or someone you know used a Public Defender? Are you satisfied with how they handled your case and represented you in court?

All court records are public records and are available upon request. They contain a court case file with a docket sheet and all of the documents in the case. You can access the records and documents in your court case using the internet service, or at the Clerk of Court’s office where the case was filed.

A Clerk of Court is a member of the court that maintains court records and controls access to them. They also administer the oath for anyone testifying in court, and read the jury’s verdict. All records from your court case are held at Clerk of Court’s office.

Court fees and costs are the fees and charges from your case, such as for example filing charges, motion and claim fees, and court appearance fees. If you can’t afford to pay these fees and have court appointed legal counsel or a Public Defender, you will not be responsible for these fees.

The magistrate is the type of judge who presides on your case. Magistrates do several different things, which include setting your bail amount, writing arrest warrants, and overseeing preliminary court appearances and detention proceedings.

A pre-sentencing report is prepared with information about the arrestee’s background and details of the defendant’s life and history, which the judge will take into account when deciding on the sentence. Information and personal details will be solicited from the defendant, his or her family, and in some cases the victim in the crime. Keep in mind that you can request to have your own copy of the pre-sentencing report prior to sentencing, so you can correct the mistakes.

After being convicted of a crime, you will be given a sentence for your crime. The judge will have several different options when sentencing you, ranging from community service, house arrest, and probation, to prison or jail time. Depending on the severity of the crime, you will either be immediately taken into custody, or given a date that you are required to surrender and report to jail to do your time.

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Do you want to find out if somebody you know is in jail, or has ever been locked up?

To do this, you need to access the Saline County jail website and do an inmate search lookup, and search by:

• Name.
• Birth date.
• Their booking date if you know it.
• or inmate ID.

If you think this person is in jail, you should call the jail find out if they’ve been arrested.

If you have an outstanding warrant, you can check arrest warrants inquiry online or you are able to call the jail directly. You have to have the person’s first and last name. Or, you can just go the jail in person and ask the officer in charge. Keep in mind that if there is a warrant for your arrest, they will take you into custody immediately.

If you know the person’s name, as well as their arrest date, contact the Saline County jail, either by phone, in person, or find out online. Records of arrests are a matter of public record and this information is accessible by the public.

Civil processes are when you are served with legal papers, such as a court order. You can find these by contacting the Sheriff’s office, by phone or online.

All registered sex offenders are required to be registered and listed on either a national or state sex offender database. The people on these databases have been tried by jury and convicted in a court of law of a sex or kidnapping crime. You can access these listings on the internet, but bear in mind that you will not find the actual address, but rather the neighborhood block that they live on.

Court Records are public records. Court Records include a case file that includes a docket and all filings and documents filed in your case. You are able to access court records via the internet, or at the clerk’s office of the court in the county where the case was filed.

Every state maintains records of someone’s criminal past. These databases are connected and you can track criminal backgrounds from other states. You are able to go to the Saline County Courthouse and make an inquiry, or you can check online. You must know which county the crime occurred in, and in the event that the crime was in a different state entirely, you may have to pay for a more comprehensive search.

When you look up someone’s criminal record you are able to find out if a person has ever been arrested, charged or convicted for any crimes, which can include:

• DWI or DUI.
• Drug Possession of Drug Trafficking.
• Kidnapping.
• Rape or other sexual assault.
• Violent crimes.
• Theft, breaking and entering.

If you do a criminal records check, in most cases will not discover if that person has had any:

• Speeding.
• Drivers license suspended or revoked.
• Been in a traffic accident.
• Minor infractions or moving violations.
• Parking Tickets.

To find this kind of information, you have to do a driving history search.

Have you ever tried to search for someone’s criminal records? Was it an easy process? Did you search online or did you call the jail? Was the information correct? There are plenty of reasons that folks search for criminal records, and your account could make it easier for others.

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Most Wanted

On a Federal level, the FBI has a list of the Ten Most Wanted Criminals. In Saline County, the Saline County Sheriff’s Department has a list of most wanted criminals, too.

FBI Ten Most Wanted List: Link

Saline County Top Ten Most Wanted List


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Life In Jail / What Its Like

Daily Life

Everyone knows that getting locked up in the Saline County jail is no fun, eventually you will settle into the daily routine there. You will get a wake-up alarm every morning at six in the morning, and next you’ll have roll call. After roll call you will get breakfast. When you finish eating breakfast you will be required to work in the work program that you’ve been assigned to. This could be working in the kitchen, laundry, or some sort of manufacturing job. While this may seem tedious, it may help you when you leave jail, as you are gaining experience in a certain field of work. Other inmates go to school, while some take part in mandated treatment programs. After lunch, there will be another roll call, then back to work. Your evening will be spent either in your cell or a common room. During this time dinner is served and you will be expected to take a shower. After another roll call, it’s lights out. Even though you will be confined to your cell, there may be enough light to read or write letters. Then again, most inmates welcome lights out, and try to get as much sleep as they can.

Most people are frightened at the idea of jail because they don’t know what to expect. If you have spent any time in Saline County Jail, your experiences would be welcomed, if it can help another person to deal with it.

Dress Code

When incarcerated, all inmates are expected to wear the Saline County Jail uniform. This is normally a jumpsuit or scrubs. Of note to anyone visiting an inmate – you must be properly dressed. Any clothing considered inappropriate will not be permitted.

How To Send Money to an Inmate

You will have your own ‘bank account’ while in jail. This money is used to purchase items from the Commissary. Family and friends can deposit money into this account for you, and any money you earn while in prison will also be deposited into your account. Outside money can be paid in to your account via a money order, cash or check. If someone sends a check or money order, make sure that they write your inmate ID on it. The maximum amount you are allowed in your account is $290 per month.

The procedure to send funds to Saline County Jail inmates changes, so double check the the Saline County Jail website when send funds to someone in jail there.


Commissary

The commissary is the jail store. You can purchase a number of things here, such as toiletries, snacks and writing supplies. Bear in mind that you will probably want to use the commissary daily, and any infractions will get that privilege taken away from you.

Inmate Medications

If you are on any type of prescription medication, you will be allowed to continue taking it while in jail. When you are first processed, you will be asked what medication you take. You will then be referred to the jail nurse or doctor who will be in charge of monitoring your health and prescribing your medication.

Meals

You will get three meals a day: breakfast, lunch and dinner. As expected, they are very basic, but healthy. A typical breakfast might be cereal, toast, coffee and fruit. Lunch might be spaghetti, salad, bread and milk. Dinner could be chicken casserole, rice, vegetables, dessert and milk. Contrary to popular belief, prison food has greatly improved over the years, and you might find that it’s not much different from what you would eat at home.

Pods / The Yard

The jail is designed in a ‘pod’ layout, with self-contained housing arranged around an outdoor yard. Each pod has a central control station and a common room, and the inmates take turns in using the yard. The jail is designed this way to keep certain inmates together, and others away from the general population.

Gangs

As with life in general, gangs are a part of prison life. Obviously it is best to avoid becoming a part of this environment as it will only lead to trouble. When you first enter prison, you might find yourself being ‘primed’ to join a gang, or worse, you might get their attention in a negative way. The best thing to do is keep your head down and don’t get involved.


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News and Media

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Photos / Pictures

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Jobs

Types of Jobs at Saline County Jail

The Deputy Sheriff is the second in command at the Saline County Jail, overseeing the day to day operations and administration of the jail. An inmate is unlikely to have much interaction with the Deputy Sheriff, unless they have committed an infraction. Detention Officers are responsible for the custody and care of the inmates. They maintain order in the jail, and handle security. A Detention Officer is assigned to a certain pod, and therefore is responsible for the same inmates each day. They get to know the inmates on a certain level and are well equipped to handle any problems that may occur.

Apply for a Job at Saline County Jail

Requirements:

• You must be over the age of 21.
• You must possess a High School Diploma or GED
• You must be a US Citizen.
• You must pass a Criminal, Credit and Driving History background check.
• You must pass a drug test.
• You must have a good level of fitness.
• You must be in good health.
• You must have a valid Driver’s License
• An applicant for Deputy Sheriff must possess a Law Enforcement Certification.


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Family Resources

There are resources for families of both the perpetrator of the crime and the victim. The social and emotional impact of crime is far reaching, affecting many. Families can receive professional counseling, court related assistance, social services assistance and help in navigating the criminal justice system.

If you are a family member, which resources did you find to be particularly helpful? Please let us know, as this will be helpful to other families in the same situation.

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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:

• You have the right to protection from the accused.
• You have the right to notification.
• You have the right to attend proceedings.
• You have the right to speak at criminal justice proceedings.
• You have the right to consult with the prosecuting attorney.
• You have the right to restitution.
• You have the right to a speedy trial.
• You 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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Sex Offender Information and Search

All people registered as sex offenders are registered on either a national or state sex offender database. The people on these databases have been convicted of a sex or kidnapping crime. You can access this information online, but bear in mind that you will not get the exact address, rather the block that they live on.

Domestic Violence

If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, there are services to help you. Your county will have a Domestic Violence Services office. They provide free and confidential services, such as emergency shelter information, legal advocacy, support groups and domestic violence education. They will work to help you create a safe and violence-free life, and heal from the trauma of abuse.

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


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Reviews

Reviews of this Jail

Have you ever been an inmate at Saline County Jail? Do you know someone that is a prisoner there? Have you ever been to visit an inmate at Saline County Jail?

If yes, then you should tell us about it. Write about your jail experience because other people can find out what to expect.

Things you can put in your comment:

• Conditions at the jail.
• Jail facility and layout
• Staff and guards
• Food and commissary
• Visitation Days
• The other inmates – what are they like?
• Inmate safety
• Gangs
• Inmate activities and programs


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Tell Your Story

Anyone who’s ever been arrested and sent to jail has at least one story to tell about it. How’d you get locked up? Did you get fair treatment? What was your daily routine in jail? What were the other inmates like? How did getting locked up affect your life?

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Send a Message to Your Cell Mate

Did you make friends in jail? Want to get in touch with someone you met in jail? Send a message to them here.

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Links and Resources

Main Saline County Jail Link
Saline County Jail Inmate Search
View Saline County Jail Mugshots
Saline County Jail Bail Amount Link

Saline County Jail Visitation Procedures
Saline County Jail Mail Policy
Find an inmate at Saline County Jail
Saline County Warrant Inquiry
Saline County Jail Arrest Lookup
Saline County Jail Send Money Procedure
Jobs at Saline County Jail


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