Hancock County Jail, IL Inmate Search, Visitation Hours
- 98 Buchanan Street PO Box 66, Carthage, IL, 62321
- Website
- 217-357-2115
Hancock County Jail inmate search: Commitment Date, Who's in jail, Release Date, Bond, Arrests, Bookings, Jail Roster, Mugshots, Code, Case #, Case Records, Booking Date, Arrest Date, Current Housing Section, Eye Color.
The Hancock County Jail is a medium-security detention center located in Carthage, Illinois. Hancock County Jail is operated locally by the Hancock County Sheriff's Office and holds inmates awaiting trial or sentencing.
The mission at Hancock County Jail is to prepare and promote the offender for release into society. The goal is that each inmate will never return to prison, but instead live successful lives. Hancock County Jail offers its inmates many programs including substance abuse programs, educational programs, work-release programs, and religious programs.
Carthage - General Information
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Facility Name
Hancock County Jail
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Facility Type
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Address
98 Buchanan Street PO Box 66, Carthage, IL, 62321
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Phone
217-357-2115
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Capacity
43
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Facility Name
Hancock County Jail
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Facility Type
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Address
98 Buchanan Street PO Box 66, Carthage, IL, 62321
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Phone
217-357-2115
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Capacity
43
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Country
Hancock County
How to Find Someone in Hancock County Jail
The Hancock County Jail publishes its arrests online. To search for an inmate, search for him or her on the Hancock County Sheriff’s Department official website.
You will find the following information about each inmate:
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Inmate's Full Name
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Age
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Date of Birth
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Bail amount
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Projected Release Date
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Location
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Booking Date
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Charges
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Arresting Agency
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Mugshots
Send a Mail/Package
Inmates at Hancock County Jail may receive only metered, unstamped, plain white postcards no larger than 4" x 6" as mail. Writing must be in pencil or blue or black ink. Any other mail will be returned to the sender.
If no return address is available, unauthorized mail will be stored in the inmate's locker until the inmate's release.
When addressing the envelope to an inmate, use the following format:
Inmate’s full name
Inmate’s Cell Location and Number
Hancock County Jail
98 Buchanan Street
PO Box 66, Carthage, IL, 62321
Magazines and books may be sent to an inmate if they are directly from the publisher.
Sending Money
If you would like to send money to an inmate at Hancock County Jail, you can either send money orders or cashier’s checks. These can be dropped off at the jail or you can send them in the mail at the address listed below:
Hancock County Jail
98 Buchanan Street
PO Box 66, Carthage, IL, 62321
Make sure you have your inmate’s full name on the cashier’s check or money order.
Phone Calls
The Hancock County Jail inmates are not allowed to receive phone calls, but they may make phone calls. The calls are limited to 15-minutes, and the call will be terminated when the 15 minutes are over.
Inmates at Hancock County Jail can make outgoing phone calls through SECURUS Technologies using an inmate debit. Another option is to make collect calls. Inmates are only be allowed to call those who have a landline, so they may not call anyone who is using a cell phone.
The individual receiving the collect call is the one responsible all the fees that are associated with the collect call.
Visitation Rules
Hancock County Jail has two options for visitations: online or on-site. All visits are by appointment only and may be scheduled 24 hours in advance.
Online Visits
Inmates in the Hancock County Jail can visit with friends or family at the jail’s video visitation center or remotely (At-Home) via the internet.
Each inmate is allowed two 30-minute visits per week at the visitation center. Each online visit costs $5.00.
On-site Visits
Before you are allowed in the Hancock County Jail’s visitation area you will need to show either your driver’s license, state identification card, or your United States Passport.
You will need to put all of your personal belonging in your vehicle, including cell phones and bags.
You are only allowed to visit inmates in the Hancock County Jail during the hours listed above. Remember that visiting is a privilege and not a right. You can call 217-357-2115 for more information on visitation.
VISITATION HOURS
Directions
Refer the map below to find the driving directions.