Morgan County Jail – Jacksonville, IL

Morgan County Jail is in Morgan County and is the main jail for that region. Know someone locked up in Morgan County Jail? This site will tell you all about everything a person needs to know about Morgan County Jail,like: Find out who’s in jail at Morgan County Jail? How to view Morgan County Jail mugshots. The jail’s phone number and address. Bail and bail bondsmen. Intake procedures. Court information and records. And lots more.

The prospect of going to jail is a scary thought, not only for the person who gets arrested, but also that person’s family and friends. This guide is designed to offer information and advice you need to make getting locked up less stressful. If you have specific questions, feel free to ask it, and please leave any comments or tips that might be beneficial to others will be welcome.

Do you have a family member, loved one, or friend that is incarcerated and don’t know how to find out where they are?

Do you know a friend or family member who’s been arrested and you need to locate them?

To look up who is in jail at Morgan County Jail you will need to navigate to their web site and use the inmate lookup.

The Morgan County Jail Inmate Roster has information on people who have been arrested and are in custody, including custody status, bail amount (if applicable), and visiting hours. Also, you are able to get the same information for anyone who has been arrested or discharged within the past 24-hour period. Jail inmates are listed in alphabetical order by their last name. You’ll be able to get their inmate information more quickly if you have your friend or family member’s first and last name, date of birth, or arrest number.

If the person you are looking for is in another jail you can look here, too: List of all jails in Illinois

A mugshot, also called a jail processing photo, is the photo taken by the police during jail intake processing. A mugshot is actually two photos one face photo and a side photo. Your name and jail ID number will be on the pictures, and they are stored at the jail.

Mugshots of inmates can be searched online, or you can see them in person at the Morgan County Jail. When viewing mugshots online you will need to put in the inmate’s name, and the arrest date, if you have one.

Are you trying to have your mugshot taken off of the Morgan County Jail website? This can be tricky, because your mugshot is a public record. To get your mugshot taken down you have to file a ‘Petition to Expunge’. What this means is that the record of your arrest will be sealed, and will not be accessible. It is difficult to do this, and you will most likely need the services of a lawyer.

For a more in-depth article about removing your mugshot, the many different mugshot sites, and the mugshot removal websites: How To Get Your Mugshot Removed

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Naturally, if you are locked up, your primary thought is when and how to get out. After you’ve been booked, bail is determined either through a preset bail schedule or a magistrate. If there is no bail set this might mean that you will either be free to go until your trial, or you must remain in jail until your trial.

If you are released from jail you must promise to be there for your court date, and you are not permitted to go out of town.

Usually, inmates will be given time off in exchange for good behavior when they follow the rules and act right while in jail.

If you follow the rules, you may be granted work release. Either you will have to return to jail each day when you’re finished working, or you may get to sleep in a halfway house instead of the jail.

Your bail is money that you have to pay to the courts in order to be released from jail until you go to court. The amount you will have to pay is dictated by the seriousness of your charges. You will have to pay 10% of the amount that was determined before you can get discharged from jail. If you don’t show up for your scheduled court date, whoever put up your bail money will lose that money.

You will need to call the Morgan County Jail or the County Courthouse. If you’ve got the pertinent information, including name, address and date of birth, they will be able to let you know how much their bail is. Also, you can find out how much their bail is on the Morgan County Jail site.

Having to bail someone out of jail is an unpleasant situation, but usually, its easy if you have the money. First, you have to find out if it is a “Cash Bond Only” situation. If this is the case, you won’t be able to use the services of a bail bondsman. Cash only – they will not take checks. As soon as you’ve posted (paid) bond, the inmate will be released. If they don’t violate the terms of their bail, the bail money you posted will be returned to you.

If bail is set too high, or you can’t afford it, you should look into the services of a bail bondsman. They generally have a fee of 10 to 15 percent of the total amount of bail set by the magistrate, and in most cases charge a minimum charge of $100. This money is non-refundable and bondsmen usually only accept cash. If their bail has been set particularly high, the bail bondsman will in these cases require that they use your assets, such as home, property or cars, as collateral.

To find a bail bondsman go to: Bail bondsman

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• Early Release For Good Behavior
• Get Out on Work Release
• Released For Time Served
• Get Out on a Pre-Trial Release Program
• Get Released on House Arrest
• Be Released on Your Own Recognizance

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

• You will be placed in a holding cell. If the jail is busy, you will have to wait a while to get processed.
• The first thing you will have to is you will have to answer a number of questions, such as your full legal name, your address, birthdate and contact person.
• You will also be asked about your medical and psychological history.
• You will be given an inmate ID number.
• You will be fingerprinted.
• You will have your mugshot taken.
• All personal property will get taken away from you and stored until you are released.
• You will be allowed to use the phone to call a family member, friend, or bail bondsman.
• If they expect that you will make bail and be released quickly, you will be allowed to skip the jumpsuit and keep wearing your own clothes, if not you will have to change into a jail uniform.

Have you been arrested and gone through jail intake? If so, please tell us what happened. How long did it take to get processed? How were you treated? Do you know any secrets that could help other people that get arrested to get through jail processing?

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When you finally post bail, you will be discharged from jail. The discharge process will take anywhere between 10 minutes to hours or even all day long. So, the quicker you post bail, the faster you will get let go. It also can depend on if you’ve got a cash bond amount or if the judge has to determine the amount of bail to be set. For minor charges, you will get booked and released on your own recognizance. When you get to the end of your sentence and know the release date, expect to be discharged in the morning.

If there is a, or if you need to start your sentence, it is highly advisable that you follow the rules and go down to the jail and turn yourself in. In the case of an outstanding warrant, go to the jail processing area, and let them know that you think they might have a warrant for your arrest. They will check their system to see if there are any outstanding local, state or federal arrest warrants out for you, and if they find one, they will take you into custody. If it is for a jail sentence, report at the exact time and date that the sentence order lists. Ensure that you are not late to report. Only bring required items when you go, like a driver’s license or state issued ID, any prescription medication you might take, and the official sentencing order.

The inmate have to list the name and date of birth of each visitor to the jail in advance of any visit. Your visitor’s information will be put in the visitors log as an approved visitor. Each visitor will be required to provide acceptable photo identification. Anyone that arrives for visitation late or any visitors that are not approved to visit will not be allowed to attend visitation.
Jail visitation policies can change, so check the official jail site before you go.

The only phone calls that inmates are allowed to make are made through a jail approved pre-paid phone account or phone card . Calls made in jail are usually more expensive than phone calls made outside of jail. Inmates are able to make phone calls, with restrictions on how often you can use the phone, but inmates should keep in mind that a long line can form at the phones, because everyone wants to use the phone, too. If you break the rules, phone calls may be limited or totally denied.

Phone Number: 217-243-8317

Any mail that you send to an inmate must be sent via the US Postal Service. You shouldn’t use any other type of mail or package delivery. You have to print the name, inmate ID, and the address of the jail on the outside of the letter that you send. Do not send anything in a package or box, envelope with padding, bag, or an envelope with metal inside. All mail received by the jail gets opened and examined by staff, and will be sent back to the person who mailed it if the jail decides it is inappropriate.

The address that you should use if you are sending a letter to an inmate at Morgan County Jail is:

Morgan County Jail
300 West Court Street
Jacksonville, IL 62650

Here is how you should address the letter:

[INMATE’S FULL NAME]
[INMATE ID]
Morgan County Jail
300 West Court Street
Jacksonville, IL 62650

The inmate mail policy at Morgan County Jail changes frequently, so be sure to review the site before send a letter to someone in jail there.

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When you’ve been arrested, you have rights, one of these being that you have the right to request a lawyer. You are only allowed to make so many phone calls in jail, so make sure to get a friend or family member to locate a lawyer when you call them. I know you’re probably asking yourself right now ‘but do I really need an attorney’ You can represent yourself if you really want to, but, a criminal defense attorney will advise you about your rights, help protect your interests and help you navigate the complicated legal system. The faster you get an attorney working on your charges, the better.

For more detailed information on the benefits of and how to hire an attorney, visit: How to Find an Attorney in Morgan County

If you can’t afford an attorney, the courts will assign you a public defender, which is a free lawyer. Also, the Public Defender Office has a number of staff such as independent investigators, experts in forensics and social workers. You will be reassured to know that Public Defenders are real lawyers, members of the State Bar and are licensed to practice law in Illinois.

Have you ever had to use a Public Defender or court appointed attorney? How did they do?

Court records are a matter of public record. They include a court case file with a docket sheet and all of the documents in the case. You have the ability to access your court records via the online service, or by going to the Clerk of Court where the case was filed.

The Clerk of Court is an officer and clerk of the court who manages the records. They also administer the oath when court is in session, and also read the verdict when decided by the jury. All records and documents related to your court case are held at the office of the Clerk of Court.

Court fees are the fees and charges associated with your case, for example filing fees, motion and claim fees, and court charges. If you don’t have the money to pay these fees and have a court appointed attorney, you can get a waiver for these fees.

A Magistrate is the person who presides on your case in court. They do different tasks, like deciding a bail amount, issuing warrants, and presiding over initial court appearances and detention hearings.

A defendant’s pre-sentencing report is put together with the defendant’s background information and information about the defendant’s life and history, which the magistrate will take into account when deciding on the sentence. Information will be solicited from the defendant, the defendant’s family, and, if applicable, the victim. Bear in mind that you should ask to see a copy of the pre-sentencing report prior to sentencing, so you have the opportunity to correct any inaccurate information.

If you get convicted of a crime, you will be sentenced. The presiding judge in your case will weigh several options when determining your sentence, which include community service to probation, to prison or jail time. Depending on the severity of the crime, you might get locked up immediately, or given a date that you must go to jail to do your time.

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Do you need to find out if someone is incarcerated in jail, or has gone to jail in the past?

To do so, you need to visit the jail’s website, and do a search using:

• Name.
• Birthdate.
• Their booking date.
• and their jail inmate ID.

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

If you think you have a warrant out for your arrest, you can access court records on the website or call the court directly. You have to have their first and last name. Or, you can just go down to the jail and ask them. You should be clear that there is an outstanding warrant for your arrest, you will be taken into custody immediately.

If you have a first and last name, and possibly an arrest date, contact the jail, by phone, go there in person, or check online. Records of arrests are a matter of public record and these records are available to anyone.

A Civil Process is when someone has been served with papers, such as court orders. You can find these by contacting the Morgan County Sheriff’s office, online or by phone.

All people registered as sex offenders are registered and listed on a sex offender database. Those listed on these databases have been convicted in a court of law of a sex or kidnapping crime. You are able to view these listings on the website, but you should know that you will not be able to get the actual address, just the neighborhood block that they live on.

Court Records are public records and available to anyone. These records include a court case file containing a docket and any of the filings and documents filed in your court case. You can access the court records on the internet, or at the Morgan County Clerk of Court where the case was filed.

Every state maintains a record of a person’s criminal past. These databases are all connected so you are able to track criminal convictions from any other state. You can go to the Morgan County Courthouse and check in person or you can check the website. You must know which county the crime occurred in, and if it was in a different state, you might have to pay a fee for a more complete search.

A criminal records search you will be able to find out if a person has ever been arrested, charged or convicted for the following crimes:

• Driving Under the Influence (DUI).
• Drug Possession of Drug Trafficking.
• Kidnapping.
• Sex offenses which could include rape, and sexual assault.
• Violent crimes like assault or murder.
• Theft.

If you do a criminal records check, you will not be able to see if someone has had any moving violations, like:

• Tickets for speeding.
• Drivers license suspended or revoked.
• Traffic accidents.
• Other moving violations.
• Parking Tickets.

To search for this kind of information, you will have to do a search for their driving history.

Have you ever needed to find criminal records? How hard was it? Did you do your search online or did you call the jail? Was the information correct? There are lots of reasons that people search for criminal records and backgrounds, and your comments could help other people that are in the same situation.

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Most Wanted

The FBI has a listing of the Ten Most Wanted Fugitives. In Morgan County, the Sheriff keeps their own list of most wanted criminals and fugitives.

FBI Top Ten Most Wanted List: Link

Morgan County Top Ten Most Wanted List


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Life In Jail / What Its Like

Daily Life

Just the thought of being incarcerated in Morgan County Jail is quite unpleasant, eventually you will settle into the routine that is set for you in jail. You should expect a wake-up alarm at 6am, and next they’ll do roll call. Next, you will have breakfast. After breakfast, you will have to work in the work program or other activity that you are assigned. 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 Morgan 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 Morgan 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 money to inmates at Morgan County Jail can change, so we suggest that you review the the Morgan County Jail website when you send any funds.


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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Jobs

Types of Jobs at Morgan County Jail

The Deputy Sheriff is the second in command at the Morgan 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 Morgan County Jail

Requirements:

• You have to be over the age of 21.
• You have to possess a High School Diploma or GED
• You have to be a US Citizen.
• You have to pass a Criminal, Credit and Driving History background check.
• You have to pass a drug test.
• You have to have a good level of fitness.
• You have to be in good health.
• You have to 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:

• 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.

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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 locked up at Morgan County Jail? Do you know anybody that spent time there? Have you ever been to visit an inmate at Morgan County Jail?

If so, then please tell us about it. Write about your jail experience so that others will know what to expect.

Things you could write in what you write:

• Conditions in Morgan County Jail.
• Jail layout and facility
• Guards and jail staff
• Jail food and commissary
• Visitation Days
• Inmates.
• Safety
• Jail gangs
• Activities and programs


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Tell Your Story

Anyone who’s ever been arrested and sent to jail has some stories about their time ‘inside’. Why were you locked up? Were you fairly treated? What was your daily routine in jail? Tell us about the other inmates. Did going to jail affect your life? How?

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Links and Resources

Main Morgan County Jail Link
Morgan County Jail Inmate Search Link
View Morgan County Jail Mugshots
Morgan County Jail Bail Link

Morgan County Jail Visitation Policy Link
Morgan County Jail Jail Mail Link
Locate an inmate at Morgan County Jail
Morgan County Jail Warrant Inquiry
Morgan County Jail Arrest Inquiry
Send Money to an Inmate at Morgan County Jail
Jobs at Morgan County Jail


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