Lincoln Correctional Center

Looking for somebody locked up at Lincoln Correctional Center? Lincoln Correctional Center is a correctional institution in the Illinois state prison system, which is part of the Illinois Deparment of Corrections. This page will tell you about everything one might want to know about Lincoln Correctional Center,such as: How to locate an inmate here. Visiting an inmate at this prison The prison’s address and phone number. How to send mail and money to an inmate. And more…

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Family Resources	Victim Resources
Jobs	Reviews
History	Links

General Prison Information

Official Name:	Lincoln Correctional Center
Year Opened:	1984
Type:	Female
State:	Illinois
County:	Logan County,
DOC:	Illinois Deparment of Corrections
Security Level:	Medium

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Contact Information

In this section is the street address and mailing address for Lincoln Correctional Center. Use the mailing address if you are sending a package or letter to someone there, and make sure to use the street address if you need to know the physical location of the facility.

Mailing Address

You should also read the Inmate Mail and Package Procedures information on this page if you are going to mail something to a prisoner to make sure that you correctly address it, and use the correct procedure for sending a letter or package. If you don’t use the correct directions, the package or letter might not get delivered.

INMATE NAME & REGISTER NUMBER
Lincoln Correctional Center
P.O. Box 549
Lincoln IL, 62656

Street Address / Prison Location

Address

Lincoln Correctional Center
1098 1350th Street P.O. Box 549
Lincoln IL, 62656

Phone Number and Fax Number

Phone: (217) 735-5411
Fax:

Map and Directions

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Use the street address if you are visiting an inmate. Be sure to read over the Inmate Visitation Schedule and Inmate Visitation Procedures information below before you go to visit an inmate at Lincoln Correctional Center.

Lincoln Correctional Center
1098 1350th Street P.O. Box 549
Lincoln IL, 62656

Directions

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Phone Number

Lincoln Correctional Center prisoners don’t have phones, so you won’t be able to call the inmate, however, there are times when it is helpful to have the phone number to the prison.

(217) 735-5411

Inmates can sometimes make calls using various methods:

Calling Cards
Collect Calls
Dedicated Phone Line
Prison Calling Plan

Fax Number

Inmates don’t have access to fax machines, so you won’t get to fax a letter to the inmate, but there are some times when it is necessary to know the fax machine number to Lincoln Correctional Center.

Email Address

This email address is the primary email for Lincoln Correctional Center. You won’t be able to reach individuals using this email. If you want to find out how to send an email to an inmate, check out the Inmate Email heading further down on this page.

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Inmate and Staff Statistics

Total Inmates:	1984
Total Staff:

Inmate Email

To email a letter to an inmate you must follow an specific process to make sure that the letter gets to the inmate.

Inmate Internet Access

Prison inmates don’t have access to the web.

Inmate Mail and Package Procedures

There are certain rules that you have to follow when sending a package or letter to a state prison inmate. If you don’t follow these rules then what you sent might not be received.

Before you send a package or letter, be sure to read the information below:

Mail Monitoring

Lincoln Correctional Center officials do open and read all incoming general packages and mail. Incoming general mail can be read as frequently as deemed necessary to keep safety and security or watch any problems regarding a certain inmate.

How to Address a Letter to an Inmate

This is the proper format for how you need to address mail to a state prison inmate at Lincoln Correctional Center:

INMATE NAME AND INMATE ID
Lincoln Correctional Center
P.O. Box 549
Lincoln IL, 62656

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Inmate Money

Every prison has a Commissary that was started to provide inmates a bank account for inmate money and for purchasing things not issued regularly by the facility.

How to Send an Inmate Money

Friends, family, or other people may send money to inmate’s accounts using Western Union and the U.S. Postal Service.

Via U.S. Postal Service: An inmate’s family and friends can choose to send inmates money in the postal service and have to send those funds to the following address and follow the directions written below:

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

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Inmate Locator

State prison inmates are often moved to various prisons throughout Illinois, so you may have to locate the location of an inmate using the inmate locator. Click the link below to find an Lincoln Correctional Center prisoner.
Inmate Search

To find other Illinois state prisons: Illinois State Prisons

Illinois Deparment of Corrections Inmate Search

Inmate Visitation

Before you visit Lincoln Correctional Center, you must know the following:

Visitation Schedule
Visitation Rules
Visitation Application

Inmate Visitation Schedule

Prison Visitation Policy

Inmate Visitor Procedures

Every Illinois state prison has their own rules for prison visits and these rules change regularly. The rules below might be out of date by the time you are reading this, so be sure to also go to Lincoln Correctional Center’s official website to read the most up to date rules for visitation.

Visitation Sign-In and Check-In

The entrance guard ensures every visitor signs the prison visitors log upon entering the prison and also when they leave.

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 photo ID is acceptable.

For all of the things shown below, check out the main prison site as this information is changed 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

Info about Lincoln Correctional Center prison records coming soon.

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

Section about Lincoln Correctional Center death row to be added later.

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

Parole

More information about Illinois parole process will be posted ASAP.

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

Details about release procedures to be added later.

Inmate Programs

Lincoln Correctional Center Programs

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Prison Life

Information about what life is like at Lincoln Correctional Center 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.

News

A news section will be posted ASAP.

Photos

A Lincoln Correctional Center photo section to be added later.

For example, photos of:

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

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

Prison Jobs & Hiring

Are you trying to find a job at a prison? Do you have experience? Have you worked at a correctional facility in your previous job?

If so, click here: Lincoln Correctional Center Jobs

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Website

The official website: Lincoln 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:

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.

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.

Click here to share your story

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Family Resources

Section about resources for family members of inmates at Lincoln Correctional Center coming.

History

Lincoln Correctional Center history coming.

Such as:

Famous Lincoln 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