Decatur ATC – Illinois

Are you looking for somebody in prison at Decatur ATC?  Decatur ATC is a state prison in the state prison system in Illinois.  This site will tell you about anything you might need to know about Decatur ATC,such as:  How to locate an inmate.  Visitation information.  The address and phone number at Decatur ATC  How to send mail and money to an inmate.  And much more…

Official Name:	Decatur ATC
Year Opened:	1979
Type:	MALE
State:	Illinois
County:	Macon County
DOC:	Illinois Deparment of Corrections
Security Level:	Transitional Security

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Below is the street address and mailing address for Decatur ATC. Use the mailing address if you are mailing a letter or package to an inmate at Decatur ATC, and use the street address if you want to know the physical location of Decatur ATC.

Make sure to read over the Inmate Mail and Package Procedures section on this page if you are going to mail a package or letter to someone in prison to learn how to correctly address it, and follow the appropriate steps for mailing a package or letter. If you do not follow the appropriate steps, the letter or package might get sent back.

INMATE NAME AND INMATE ID
Decatur ATC
2175 East Pershing Road 
Decatur IL, 62526

Use this address if you are visiting a prisoner. You should check the Inmate Visitation Schedule and Inmate Visitation Procedures information below if you are going to try to visit someone in prison at Decatur ATC.

Decatur ATC
2175 East Pershing Road 
Decatur IL, 62526

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Decatur ATC inmates don’t have telephones, so you can’t call the inmate, but, there are times when it may be necessary to know the telephone number to the prison.

(217) 429-9198

Decatur ATC inmates may be able to make phone calls with:

• Calling Cards
• Collect Calls
• Dedicated Phone Line
• Prison Calling Plan

Decatur ATC prisoners don’t have access to fax machines, so you won’t get to fax prisoners, but there are some times when it is necessary to know the fax number to Decatur ATC.

(217) 429-8132

The email address below is the primary email for the prison. You won’t be able to reach prisoners at this address. If you want to send an email to a prisoner, read the Inmate Email section on this page.

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Total Inmates:	110
Total Staff:

In order to send email to a prisoner at Decatur ATC you must follow an specific procedure to make sure that the message is received by the prisoner.

Prison inmates do not have access to the Internet.

There are special steps that are necessary to follow when sending a letter or package to a state prisoner. If you don’t follow these rules then the letters and packages might not make it there.

Before you proceed, make sure to read the information below:

Decatur ATC guards do open and read all received general packages and mail. Received general mail is able to be read as frequently as is necessary to ensure security and safety or watch problems confronting a certain inmate.

Below is the correct format for how you should address mail to a prisoner at Decatur ATC:

INMATE NAME & REGISTER NUMBER
Decatur ATC
2175 East Pershing Road 
Decatur IL, 62526

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Each state prison has a Commissary that serves to provide an account for inmate monies and for buying things not issued to inmates by the facility.

Family, friends, or other sources may deposit funds to these Commissary accounts with 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 must send those funds to the following address and follow the steps written below:

The deposit must be in a money order made out to the inmate’s full committed name and complete eight-digit register number. It is best if you use a U.S. Postal Service money order, since all non-postal money orders that are processed through the National Lockbox will be kept for a 15-day hold, and during this hold period the prisoner will not get the funds. The Bureau of Prisons will return any funds that do not have valid prisoner information if the envelope it was sent it has an adequate return address. Cash and personal checks cannot be deposited so don’t send any checks or cash.

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Prisoners are often moved to various prison facilities in the state, so you might need to look up what facility an inmate is at using the inmate locator. Follow the link here to find an state prison inmate.
Inmate Search

To find other Illinois state prisons: Illinois State Prisons

Illinois Deparment of Corrections Inmate Search

Before you visit an inmate at Decatur ATC, make sure you know this information:

• Visitation Schedule
• Visitation Rules
• Visitation Application

Prison Visitation Procedures

Every prison has their own policies for prison visits and these rules are changed frequently. The information listed below might be out of date when you are reading this, so be sure to also read Decatur ATC’s website to find the most recent visitation procedures.

The entrance officer will make sure every visitor signs the prisoner visitors log when they enter the visitation area and upon departure.

Picture identification of visitors will be required. Acceptable forms of id are Driver’s License and Social Security Card; but, a state picture id is acceptable.

For all of the points shown below, read the main 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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More information about Decatur ATC records will be posted ASAP.

Such as:

• Inmate records
• Health records.

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

More information about Decatur ATC death row coming soon.

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

Info about Illinois parole procedures coming.

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.

Information about release procedures to be added later.

Decatur ATC Inmate Programs

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More information about prison life at Decatur ATC will be posted ASAP.

• 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.

A section on news at Decatur ATC will be posted ASAP.

A section with photos of Decatur ATC coming soon.

For example, photos of:

• Cells at Decatur ATC
• The yard.
• What inmates wear at Decatur ATC.

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

Trying to find a correctional facility job? Do you have any prior experience? Have you worked at a prison previously?

If so, click here: Decatur ATC Jobs

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The official website: Decatur ATC Website

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

The Victim Rights Act grants victims the following rights:

• The right to protection from the accused.
• The right to notification.
• The right to attend proceedings.
• The right to speak at criminal justice proceedings.
• The right to consult with the prosecuting attorney.
• The right to restitution.
• The right to a speedy trial.
• 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.

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.

Click here to share your story

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Section about Decatur ATC inmate family resources will be posted ASAP.

Decatur ATC history will be posted ASAP.

Such as:

• Famous Decatur ATC inmates.
• Escapes and prison breaks.
• Executions.

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

Information About Other Illinois State Prisons: Illinois State Prisons

Decatur ATC Links

The official website: Decatur ATC Website
Decatur ATC Jobs

Programs for Inmates at Decatur ATC
Visitation Procedures

Illinois Deparment of Corrections Links

Illinois Deparment of Corrections Main Website
Illinois Deparment of Corrections Prison Directory
Illinois Deparment of Corrections Prison Map
Illinois Deparment of Corrections Prison Jobs
Illinois Deparment of Corrections Prison Inmate Search
Illinois Deparment of Corrections Most Wanted

Illinois Deparment of Corrections Victim Services
Illinois Deparment of Corrections Visitation Policies
Sending Money to a Illinois State Prison Inmate
JPay Services for Illinois State Prison Inmates
Sending Mail to Illinois State Prison Inmates
Sending Packages to Illinois State Prison Inmates
Illinois State Prison Inmate Phone Calls

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Have you ever been a prisoner at Decatur ATC? Do you have a friend or family member that is an inmate there? Have you ever visited an inmate at this prison?

If you have, then you should leave a comment below about it. Write about your experience because other people can learn what to expect.

What to include in your comment:

• Facility conditions
• Prison layout and facility
• Guards and prison staff
• Food and commissary
• Visitation
• Inmates
• Inmate safety
• Gangs
• Activities and programs

If you are currently an inmate at this prison, post your address if you want people to be able to mail you.

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