Stark County Jail – Toulon, IL

Stark County Jail is located in Stark County and is the main jail for this area. Do you know someone at Stark County Jail? This site will tell you info about anything you might want to know about Stark County Jail,like the following: Learn how to locate an inmate. How to view Stark County Jail mugshots. The jail’s phone number and address. Bailing out of jail. Booking and intake procedures. Court information and records. And more…

The prospect of getting arrested and going to jail is a daunting and scary thought, not only for the person who gets arrested, but also their family, friends, and loved ones. This guide is designed to offer information you need to make helping someone get out of jail a little less stressful. If you have questions, feel free to ask it in the comment section below, and any feedback or comments that would be beneficial to other people in the same situation is welcome.

Do you have a family member, loved one, or friend that is in jail and want to locate them?

Has somebody that has been arrested and you need to find out where they are?

In order to find out who’s in jail at Stark County Jail you have to visit their website and perform an inmate search.

The Stark County Jail Inmate Search has information on persons currently in custody, which includes current status, how much their bail is, and visiting schedule. Also, you can find the same information on anybody arrested and processed or discharged within the past 24 hours. Prisoners are listed in alphabetical order by their last name. You will be able to find the information quicker if you enter the arrestee’s first and last name, date of birth, or arrest number.

If the person you are looking for is locked up at a different jail you should check our Illinois county jail guide: List of all county jails in Illinois

A mugshot, also called a intake photo, is the photo taken by the police when you are processed at the jail intake. They take one frontal photo and a side-view photo. Your name and booking number will be on the photos, and they are stored.

Mugshots of Stark County Jail prisoners can be seen on the Stark County Jail website, or you can go in person to the Stark County Jail. When viewing online you will need to enter the person’s legal name, and the booking date, if you know it.

Are you trying to have your mugshot removed from the Stark County Jail website? This can be tricky, since the mugshot is a matter of public record. To get your mugshot taken down you have to file a Petition to Expunge in court. What this means is that the record of your arrest would be sealed, so no one will be able to access them. Depending on your situation, this may be a longshot.

For more information about getting your mugshot removed, the various mugshot sites, and the mugshot removal websites: How To Remove Your Mugshot from the Internet

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Once you’re in jail, your main thought is about getting out. After booking, your bail will be decided using the bail schedule or the magistrate will decide it. In cases where no bail is set this may mean that you will either be free to go until your court date, or you must remain in jail until your trial.

If you are released from jail you must agree to go to your court date, and until that date you won’t be permitted to go out of town.

Usually, prisoners in the Stark County Jail will be given time off in exchange for good behavior when they follow the rules and area a good inmate while they are in jail.

If you follow the rules, you might be allowed to participate in work release. Either you will have to go back to the jail at the end of the day when you’re finished at your job, or you might be allowed to move into a halfway house instead of jail.

Your bail is how much money that you are required to pay to be released from jail until your court date. The amount of bail that is set is dictated by the crime you are charged with. Someone will have to pay ten percent of the total that was determined before you can be released. If you don’t show up for your court appearance, the person that bailed you out of jail will lose that money.

You will have to call the Stark County Jail. If know the person’s info, such as name, address and date of birth, they’ll let you know what their bail is set at. Also, you can find out how much their bail is on the Stark County Jail website.

Having to bail a friend or family member out of jail is an unpleasant situation, but usually, it is really easy. First of all, you need to find out if they have a “Cash Bond Only”. If it is, you can’t use the services of a bail bondsman. Take cash only to the jail – the jail won’t accept checks. Once the cash bond has been paid, the person will get released. If the conditions of bail are not violated, you’ll get your money back.

If bail is set too high, or you can’t afford it, you should look into the services of a bail bondsman. They will generally have a fee of 10 to 15 percent of the total amount of bail set by the magistrate, and in most cases have a minimum fee of $100. The money you pay to the bail bondsman will not be returned to you and the bondsman only accepts cash. If bail is very large, the bondsman will in these cases ask to use your personal assets as collateral for the bond in addition to their charges.

You can find a local bail bondsman click here: Find a bail bondsman at Stark County Jail

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

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The jail intake process includes each of these steps:

• You will get put in a holding cell. If the jail is really busy, you will have to wait a while to get processed.
• You will answer some simple questions, like your full name, street address, birthdate and an emergency contact person.
• You will also be asked about your medical and psychological history.
• You will be given an inmate ID.
• You will get fingerprinted.
• You will get your mugshot taken.
• All personal property will get taken away from you and stored until you get released.
• They will allow you to make a phone call in order to call a member of your family, friend, or bondsman to arrange bail.
• If they expect that you will make bail and be released quickly, they will let you keep wearing street clothes, if not you will have to change into a jail jumpsuit.

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When you finally post bail, you will be allowed to leave jail. Getting discharged from jail takes anywhere between 30 minutes to many hours. In simple terms, the faster you post bail, the sooner you will get discharged from jail. Also, how fast you get released can depend on if you have a cash bond amount or if a magistrate has to determine your bail amount. For lesser charges, you will be booked and get released without having to post bail. When you have served out your jail sentence and know the date of your release, you should expect to get discharged at any time that day – but usually in the morning.

for your arrest, or if you must begin your jail sentence, it is highly recommended that you follow the rules and go down to the jail and turn yourself in. If it is for a warrant, go down to the jail, in the reception area, and tell the intake officer that you think they might have a warrant for your arrest. They will do a check to find out if there is an arrest warrant for you, and if they find one, you will be taken into custody. If you are reporting to serve out your sentence, go to the jail at the time and date that the sentence order states. Make sure that you aren’t late. Be sure to only bring things that are allowed when you go, such as your driver’s license or ID, prescription medication, as well as a sentencing order.

Inmates have to list each visitor’s name to the jail in advance of the visit. Your visitor’s names will be put into the visitors log for the inmate. Every visitor will have to provide identification. Any visitors that arrives for visitation late or that does not have a visitation order will not be allowed to attend visitation.
Jail visitation policies change often, so double-check the jail site before go to the jail to visit an inmate.

Phone calls that inmates are allowed to make from jail are made through a jail approved pre-paid phone account or phone card . Phone calls made in jail are generally more expensive than phone calls made at home. There are certain restrictions about when you can make phone calls, how long you can talk, and how often you can make calls, but inmates must keep in mind that every inmate wants to use the phone too, so they can call their family. If you are under any sort of disciplinary procedure, phone calls may be limited or forbidden.

Phone Number: (309) 286-2541

Any mail that you send to an inmate must be mailed using the actual US Postal Service, and not courier or delivery, or hand delivered. You cannot use any other form of delivery. You must print the prisoner’s name, prisoner number, and the jail address on the letter that you send. Do not mail anything in a box, padded envelope, plastic or paper bag, or an envelope with any metal in it. All mail received by the jail is opened and read and examined by the officers at the jail, and will get sent back if deemed inappropriate.

Use this address when sending a letter to an inmate at Stark County Jail:

Stark County Jail
130 West Jefferson
Toulon, IL 61483

Here is how you should address the letter:

[INMATE’S FULL NAME]
[INMATE ID]
Stark County Jail
130 West Jefferson
Toulon, IL 61483

The inmate mail policy at Stark County Jail changes, so we suggest that you check the official Stark County Jail site when you send a letter.

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Even if you’ve been arrested, you still have certain rights, one of these is that you have the right to request a lawyer. You won’t get many phone calls in jail, so it is a good idea to have a friend or family member find an attorney when you talk to them. You might be asking yourself ‘but do I really need a lawyer’ You’re not required to have an attorney in all cases, a criminal lawyer will make sure you know your rights, help protect your interests and help you find your way through the complicated court system that you are now faced with. The quicker you get a lawyer involved with your case, the better.

For more info on this, go to: How to Find a Lawyer in Stark County

If you cannot afford a lawyer, a Public Defender will be assigned to you. Also, the Public Defender Office has a number of staff such as investigators, forensics experts and social case workers. Public Defenders are actual attorneys, members of the Illinois State Bar and are completely licensed to practice law as an agent of the court.

Have you or someone you know used a court appointed attorney? Do you think that they did a good job of defending you?

Court records are public records. They contain a file containing a docket sheet and all documents filed in the course of your case. You have the ability to access your court case records via the internet service, or at the Clerk of Court.

The Stark County Clerk of Court is an officer and clerk of the court who maintains the records. They also administer the oath in a court case, and read the verdict when decided by the jury. All records relating to your case are maintained at the Stark County Clerk of Court.

Court fees and costs are the costs associated with your case, for example filing fees, motion fees and various 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 and won’t have to pay them.

A Magistrate is the person that presides over your case. They do several different things, such as determining how much your bail will be, issuing warrants for arrest, and overseeing preliminary and procedural court proceedings and detention proceedings.

A defendant’s pre-sentencing report is prepared with the defendant’s background information and details of the defendant’s life history, which the magistrate judge will take into consideration when decide your sentence. Information and personal details will be gathered from the person on trial, their family, and, if applicable, the victim of the crime. Remember you are allowed to request to get a copy of the pre-sentencing report before sentencing, so you can review it and correct any mistakes.

When you are convicted of a crime, you will be given a sentence for your crime. There are a number of different options, which include community service, house arrest, and probation, to even prison or jail time. Depending on sentencing guidelines and the severity of your crime, you will either be taken into custody, right there in court, or you could get a date to surrender and report to jail to serve your jail time according to your sentence.

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

This is pretty simple to do, just you should go to the jail website and do an inmate search, and search by:

• Name.
• Date of birth.
• Their booking date.
• and their jail inmate ID.

If you’re not sure if this person is in jail, you should call the jail get confirmation.

If you believe you have an outstanding warrant, you are able to check the arrest warrants inquiry on the Stark County jail website or you can call the jail. You have to have their first and last name. You can also go to the local jail and ask them. Bear in mind that if there is a warrant for your arrest, you should be prepared to get taken into custody immediately.

If you know a person’s name, and the date of their arrest, contact the jail, by phone, in person, or check online. Records of arrests are a matter of public record and this information is freely available.

A Civil Process is when you get served with papers, such as court orders. You can find these civil process orders by going to the Stark County Sheriff’s office, by phone or online.

All registered sex offenders have to be registered and listed on both a national and state sex offender database. The people on these databases have been convicted of a sex crime. You are able to see sex offenders on the internet, but you should know that you won’t get the actual address, but rather the address block they live on.

Court Records are public records. Court Records include a case file that includes a docket sheet and all filings and documents filed in your case. You are able to access the court records online, or at Clerk of Court office in the jurisdiction where the case was filed.

Each and every state maintains a record of a person’s criminal past. These databases are linked together and you can track criminal histories from another state. Go to county courthouse and check in person, or you can check online. It is helpful to know the county the crime was committed in, and in the event that the crime was in a completely different state, you may have to pay a fee for a more comprehensive search.

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

• DUI or DWI.
• Drug Possession of Drug Trafficking.
• Kidnapping.
• Rape or other sexual assault.
• Violent crimes including assault, battery and murder.
• Property crimes like theft or larceny.

If you do a criminal records check, you will not be able to see if they has had:

• Speeding or reckless driving.
• Drivers license revoked or suspended.
• Been in a traffic accident.
• Moving violations.
• Parking Tickets.

To find this information, you will have to do a driving records search.

Have you ever had to look for criminal records online? Was it an easy process? Did you search online or did you call the jail? Was the information you received correct? There are lots of reasons that people look up criminal records and backgrounds, and your feedback might make it easier for others.

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Most Wanted

The FBI has a listing of the Ten Most Wanted Criminals. In Stark County,The Sheriff’s Department maintains their own list of the top most wanted criminals in the county.

FBI Ten Most Wanted List: Link

Stark County Top Ten Most Wanted List: Link


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Life In Jail / What Its Like

Daily Life

While the prospect of getting locked up in the Stark County jail is very scary, soon you will get used to the routine that is set for you in jail. Inmates get an alarm to wake up at 6:00am, and then roll call. You will then eat breakfast. Following breakfast you will work in the program that has been assigned to you. 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 Stark 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 Stark 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 jail inmates might change, so we suggest that you visit the site before you send any money.


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

News

Photos / Pictures

Videos


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Jobs

Types of Jobs at Stark County Jail

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

• 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 a prisoner at Stark County Jail? Do you know anybody that is an inmate there? Have you ever been to visit someone in this jail?

If so, then you should write your review about it. Write about your experience because others can find out what to expect.

Things you can include in what you write:

• Conditions in Stark County Jail.
• Jail facility and layout
• Staff and guards
• Food and commissary
• Visitation
• The other inmates.
• Inmate safety
• Gang activity
• Inmate activities and programs


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Tell Your Story

Everybody who’s been arrested and thrown in jail has a story to tell. How’d you end up in jail? Did you experience fair treatment? How was day to day life at Stark County Jail? Tell us about the other inmates. Did going to jail affect your life? How?

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Send a Message to Your Cell Mate

Did you meet some cool folks in jail? Do you want to reconnect with a person you met in jail? Leave a message for them here.

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Links and Resources

Main Stark County Jail Website
Stark County Jail Inmate Search Link
View Stark County Jail Mugshots
Stark County Jail Bail Amount Link

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


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