Richland County Jail – Olney, IL

Richland County Jail is in Richland County and is the primary jail for that region. Do you know somebody incarcerated at Richland County Jail? This page gives you info about everything related to Richland County Jail,such as: How to do a jail inmate search. Find inmate mugshots. The jail’s phone number and address. Bail and how to get out of jail. Intake procedures and booking. Richland County court information. And much more…

The thought of going to jail is a daunting and scary situation, not only for the person who is incarcerated, but also their friends and family. This guide is designed to offer information and advice that you’ll need to make getting locked up less stressful. If you have questions, just ask it, and please leave any tips or comments that might be a benefit to other people in the same situation will be welcome.

Do you know someone that is incarcerated and don’t know how to locate them?

Do you know a friend or family member that has been arrested and you don’t know how to find them?

In order to find out who’s in jail at Richland County Jail you will have to click on their link and do an inmate lookup.

The Richland County Jail Inmate Roster is a list of persons who were arrested and are now in jail, which includes status, how much their bail is, and times the inmate can have visitors. You can get information about anyone booked or discharged within the last 24 hours. Inmates are listed alphabetically by last name. You can find their inmate information more quickly if you’ve got the arrestee’s first and last name, date of birth, or arrest number.

If your friend or family member might be locked up at a different jail you should look here: Illinois County Jails Listing

A mugshot, also called a jail processing photograph, is the picture that the police take when you get booked into jail. A mugshot is make of one frontal photo and a profile picture. Your full name and jail ID number will be in the pictures, and they’re kept on file.

Mugshots can be viewed on the website, or you can view them at the Richland County Jail. When you search for mugshots online you will have to put in their full name, and an arrest date.

Want to have your mugshot taken off of the Richland County Jail website? This is difficult, as your mugshot is a matter of public record. To get your mugshot taken down you will need to file a Petition to Expunge in court. What this means is that all of your arrest records will be sealed, and unavailable to the public. Unfortunately, this happens very rarely.

For a more in-depth article about getting your mugshot taken down, the many different mugshot sites, and the mugshot removal websites: How To Get Your Mugshot Taken Down

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Of course, if you are incarcerated, your primary thought is about how to get out. After booking, your bail is determined by the magistrate. If no bail is set this might mean that you will either get released, pending trial, or you have to stay in jail until your trial.

If you are released from jail you are required to promise to be in court on your court date, and until that day you are required not to leave the county.

Usually, prisoners at Richland County Jail can earn an early release in exchange for good behavior if they respect the rules and area a good inmate while incarcerated.

If you do exhibit good behavior and the jail believes you can be trusted, you may be allowed to participate in a work release program. You will be required to stay jail every day when you’re finished working, or you could be permitted to sleep in a halfway house instead of the jail.

Your bail is money that you have to pay to the court system in order to be released from jail until your court date. The amount you will have to pay is determined by what crime you are charged with and how serious it is. You will need to put up 10% of the amount that was determined so you can get discharged from jail. If you don’t go to court, the person that bailed you out of jail will lose that money.

To find out how much bail money you will need to bail someone out of jail need to call the jail or the county courthouse. If you have all the person’s info, such as name, address and date of birth, they will tell you the bail amount. Also, you can check their bail amount and status on the jail website.

Posting bail to get out of jail is an unpleasant situation, but fortunately, it is easy if you have the money. To start with, figure out if they have a Cash Only Bond situation. If this is the case, you will not be able to use the services of a bail bondsman. Take cash only to the jail – the jail can’t accept a personal check. When you’ve paid bail, the inmate will be released to your care. If they don’t violate the terms of their bail, you’ll get your money back.

If the bail amount is too high, or you can’t afford it yourself, you will need to use a bail bondsman. Bail bondsmen usually charge a fee of 10-15% of the total amount of bail set, and usually with a minimum charge of $100. The money you pay to the bail bondsman is non-refundable and has to be paid in cash. If bail is very large, the bail bondsman may ask to use your assets, such as home, property or cars, as collateral for the bond in addition to whatever their charges are.

You can find a local bail bondsman go to: Find a Bail Bondsman in Richland County

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

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The jail intake procedure takes you through each of these steps:

• You will be placed in a waiting area or cell. If there are a lot of arrests, it will take a while to get processed.
• First, have to answer some simple questions, such as what is your full name, address, birth date and an emergency contact.
• They’ll also ask you about your mental and medical history.
• You will be issued an inmate ID.
• You will be fingerprinted.
• You will get your mugshot taken.
• Any property you have will be taken away from you and stored until you get released.
• You will get to make a telephone call so you can talk to a family member, friend, or bail bondsman.
• If they expect that you will make bail and be released quickly, you will be allowed to keep wearing your own clothes, otherwise you will be given a jail uniform – the jumpsuit.

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When you pay your bail, you will get released from jail. Getting discharged will take between 10 minutes to hours or even all day long. So, the quicker you post bail, the sooner you will be released. Also, how fast you get released might depend on whether you’ve got a cash bond or if a magistrate needs to figure out the amount of bail to be set. For a minor charge, you will simply be booked and released on your own recognizance. When you have served your sentence and have a date of your release, expect to be discharged that morning.

issued for your arrest, or if you need to report to start a sentence, it is recommended that you do the right thing and turn yourself in willingly. If you have a warrant, report to the jail, and tell an officer that believe that there could be an outstanding warrant for your arrest. They will check to see if you have a warrant, and if they verify that there is a warrant for your arrest, they will take you into custody. If it is for a jail sentence, go down to the jail on the date and time that the sentence order lists. Be very careful that you are not late. Make sure that you only bring approved items when you go to jail, such as your driver’s license or photo ID, any prescription medication you might take, as well as a copy of the sentencing order.

To have visitors, you must give each visitor’s name and date of birth to the jail in advance of the visit. Your visitor’s names will be entered in a log of visitors for the inmate. Each visitor must provide proof of identification. Any visitors arriving late or without a visiting order will not be allowed to attend visitation.
Visitation procedures can change, so you should review the official Richland County Jail jail site before you try to visit an inmate.

Phone calls that inmates are allowed to make from jail are collect calls or through a pre-paid phone account. Phone calls made in jail are generally more expensive than regular phone calls. Inmates are able to make phone calls, with restrictions 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 lots of people want to use the phone – so you have to share. If you break the rules and are disciplined, phone privileges could be reduced or eliminated completely, as part of the punishment.

The Richland County Jail phone number is: 618-395-7481

All inmate mail has to be sent using the US Postal Service. You must not use any other form of mail or package delivery. You have to clearly write the inmate’s name, inmate ID number, and the jail address on the envelope. Don’t send anything in a box, envelope with padding or insulation, bag, or an envelope with metal inside. Any mail is opened and reviewed by staff, and the mail will be sent back to the person who mailed it if they decide it is inappropriate.

Use this address when sending a letter to someone incarcerated at Richland County Jail:

Richland County Jail
211 W. Market St.
Olney, IL 62450

Here is how you should address the letter:

[INMATE’S FULL NAME]
[INMATE ID]
Richland County Jail
211 W. Market St.
Olney, IL 62450

The Richland County Jail inmate mail policy changes frequently, so you should check the the Richland County Jail website before you send a letter.

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When you’ve been arrested, you should know you still have rights, one of these is your right to request an attorney. You won’t get many phone calls in jail, so it is important to ask a friend or family member to locate a lawyer when you talk to them. You might be asking yourself ‘why do I need an attorney?’ You’re not required to have an attorney in all cases, a criminal lawyer will advise you about your rights, help protect your best interests and help you through the criminal justice system in your county. The faster you get an attorney working on your situation, the better your chances.

For more detailed information on how to find a lawyer, click here: How to Find a Lawyer in Richland County

If you need an attorney, but can’t afford a lawyer, you will be given a public defender for a lawyer. In addition, the Public Defender is staffed by independent investigators, experts in forensics as well as case workers. All Public Defenders are real lawyers that are admitted to the State Bar and are fully licensed to handle your case.

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

Court records are public records. Court records are comprised of a file with a docket sheet and each of the documents and motions in your case. You are able to access court records via the Richland County website, or at the Clerk of Court.

A Clerk of Court is an officer and clerk of the court who manages the records. The Clerk of Court also administer the oath for all court participants, and read the jury’s verdict. All records, documents, and evidence from your court case are available at the Richland County Clerk of Court.

Court fees and costs are the fees and charges from your court case, such as filing fees, motion fees and various court charges. If you cannot afford these fees and have a Public Defender, you can get a waiver for these fees and won’t have to pay them.

The Richland County court magistrate is the judge that presides over your court case. They do a number of things, which include setting bail, issuing warrants, and acting as the presiding judge over initial court appearances and detention proceedings.

A pre-sentencing report is completed with information about the defendant’s background and details of the arrestee’s life history, which the judge will review and take into consideration when decide your sentence. Information will be collected from the defendant, his or her family members, and, if applicable, the victim. Bear in mind you are able to ask to have your own copy of the pre-sentencing report before sentencing, so you have the opportunity to review it for accuracy and completeness, and correct any mistakes.

When you are convicted of a crime, you will then get sentenced. The presiding judge in your case will weigh several options when determining your sentence, which include community service and probation, to incarceration in either jail (short term) or prison (long term). Depending on the severity of the crime, you could be locked up immediately, or given a date that you are supposed to go to jail to do your time.

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Want to find out if some you know is incarcerated in jail, or has been an inmate in the past?

To find this out you will have to access the Richland County jail website, and search using:

• Name.
• Date of birth.
• Approximate booking date.
• or jail ID.

If you think this person is in jail, you should call the jail to find out.

If you think you might have a warrant out for your arrest, you can check arrest warrants inquiry on the Richland County jail website or you can call the court. This requires a first and last name. Or, you can just go down to the jail and inquire at the information desk. You should be clear that if there is a warrant for your arrest, you will be taken into custody immediately.

If you know a person’s name, and possibly an arrest date, contact the jail, on the phone, go there in person, or look online. Arrest records are public record and this information is accessible to anyone.

Civil processes are when you are served with legal papers, such as court orders. You can find these civil process orders by getting in touch with the Sheriff’s office, online or by phone.

All registered sex offenders are required to be listed and registered on both a national and state sex offender database. Those listed on these databases have been convicted of a sex or kidnapping crime. You can access this information on the internet but bear in mind that you can’t see the street address, but rather the address block of the address that they registered.

Court Records are public records and available to anyone. These records include a case file that includes a docket and all of the filings and documents filed in your case. You can access the court records via the internet service ‘Public Access to Court Electronic Records’, or at Clerk of Court office where the case was filed.

Each state maintains records of a person’s criminal background. These databases are connected and you can track criminal backgrounds from other states. You are able to go to the Richland County Courthouse and inquire, or check online. You must know which county the crime occurred in, and if the crime was in a different state entirely, you may have to pay for a more complete search.

When you look up a person’s criminal records you are able to get a report detailing any arrests, charges, or convictions that may be on a person’s record for any crimes they may have committed, which could include:

• DUI.
• Drug offenses such as possession or trafficking.
• Kidnapping.
• Sexual offenses including rape, assault.
• Violent crimes including assault, battery and murder.
• Theft.

When you do a criminal history search, usually will not find out if that person had:

• Speeding or reckless driving.
• Drivers license revoked or suspended.
• Traffic accidents.
• Minor infractions or moving violations.
• Parking Tickets.

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

Have you ever needed to find criminal records? Was it easy? Was your search online or did you call the local courthouse? Was the information correct? There are lots of reasons that folks search for criminal records, and your story might help other people.

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Most Wanted

Everyone knows that the FBI has a list of the Top Ten Most Wanted Criminals. In Richland County, the Sheriff keeps their own list of most wanted criminals and fugitives.

FBI Ten Most Wanted List

Richland County Top Ten Most Wanted List


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Life In Jail / What Its Like

Daily Life

While the prospect of serving a jail sentence in Richland County Jail is very scary, soon you will get accustomed to the daily routine there. You will get a wake-up alarm at about 6am, and then you’ll have roll call. Next, you will have breakfast. Following breakfast you will 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 Richland 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 Richland 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 process for sending money to inmates might change, so it would be best to visit the site when you send money to an inmate.


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 Richland County Jail

The Deputy Sheriff is the second in command at the Richland 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 Richland 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:

• 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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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 incarcerated in this jail? Do you have a friend or family member that is a prisoner there? Have you ever visited someone at this jail?

If you have, then we would like you to write a review about it. Write about your jail experience so that others can find out what to expect.

Things you can include in the review:

• Conditions in Richland County Jail.
• Jail and pod layout and facility
• Guards and staff
• Jail food and commissary
• Visitation
• Other Inmates.
• Prisoner safety
• Jail gangs
• Programs and activities


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Tell Your Story

Everyone’s who has been put in jail has a story about it. Why’d you end up in jail? How did the guards treat you? What was it like in jail? How did you get along with the other inmates? Did going to jail affect your life? How?

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Send a Message to Your Cell Mate

Did you make friends in jail? Trying to talk to somebody you met when you were locked up? Send a message to them here.

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Links and Resources

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

Richland County Jail Visitation Policy Link
Richland County Jail Mail Policy
Richland County Jail Inmate Search
Richland County Jail Warrant Inquiry
Richland County Jail Arrests
Send Funds to an Inmate at Richland County Jail
Jobs at Richland County Jail


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