Open Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Macoupin County Sheriff
Shawn Kahl
Address
215 South East St
Carlinville, IL 62626
Office Phone
Ph: 217-854-3135
Fax: 217-854-8477
The Sheriff is the chief law enforcement officer of the County, the acting officer of the Circuit Court, public safety director and the administrator of the County Jail.
The duties of the Sheriff's Office include:
- Investigate all crimes of violence and fraud, arrest suspects and recover stolen property.
- Provide police service to the unincorporated areas of Macoupin County
- Maintain a record of all traffic accidents, arrests, investigations and complaints
- Serve warrants issued at the request of the State's Attorney and all writs and summonses issued by the Circuit Court
- Manage all prisoners confined to the County Jail and deliver prisoners to court for arraignments, bench or jury trails.
Civil Process
Jail Inmate Mail Information
Jail Inmate Medical Information
Jail Visitation Information
Jail Phone Calls Information
Jail Property Information
Jail FAQ
Civil Process
Civil Process: Fees due in advance
Sheriff’s Sale: $600.00 flat fee
Eviction: $75.00 flat fee
Accident Report Copies: $5.00 flat fee, additional picture fee
For questions about Civil Process fees,
call 217-854-3135, ext. 3016
Jail Inmate Mail Information
Effective October 9th 2023, all inmate mail will need to be sent to the addresses below. Mail received at other addresses will be rejected
Standard Non-Legal Friends and Family
(Inmate Name – Inmate ID)
Macoupin County Jail
P.O. Box 76550
Highland Heights, KY. 41076
Mail from Lawyers or other legal Representation
(Inmate Name – Inmate ID)
Macoupin County Jail
215 South East Street
Carlinville, IL. 62626
ANY MAIL DEEMED TO NOT MEET THE BELOW GUIDELINES WILL BE DESTROYED
1. All incoming mail must be addressed with the inmate name and inmate ID number
2. All incoming mail must have a return address on the envelope
3. All incoming mail must be no larger than 81/2 x 11 inches (letter size), no thicker than light card stock and able to be fed through a sheet fed scanner.
4. All incoming mail shall be opened and inspected or read to determine if contraband is enclosed or any violation of jail rules has occurred. If such is found, mail will be destroyed and not returned.
5. Prohibited Mail:
a. Stamps
b. Blank Envelopes
c. Stationary
d. Cash, checks, or any other forms of currency
e. Threats of physical harm against any person or threats/details of criminal activity.
f. Plans to smuggle contraband into or out of the institution
g. Information to formulate escape plans, to commit a crime or to Violate jail rule(s)
h. Solicitation or gifts, goods, money, Or things of value from individuals Or entities other than family or
Established close friends.
i. Code or gang insignia
j. Obscene language or drawings
k. Information that if communicated, would create a threat to the security of the institution.
l. None of the following may be included or attached:
Currency
Address Labels
Stickers
Homemade cards
Plans to smuggle contraband
Musical cards
Non-white envelopes or paper
Information to formulate escape
Paintings
Tracing paper
Pages from coloring books
Drawings in colored ink, marker, crayon, or glitter.
Raised decorations
Paint, or the use of white out, glue or any other liquid form.
6. Pictures are the only enclosures permitted to be mailed to inmates
a. Each inmate is allowed up to 10 photographs per package, but theses MUST be printed on photo paper.
b. Printouts from the internet, colored pages, and provocative material (i) are not permitted and will be destroyed.
(i) Provocative material is generally defined as follows: “causing annoyance, anger, or another strong reaction” or “ arousing sexual desire or interest.”
7. Return to Sender Items
a. Legal mail (Not Sent to Macoupin County Jail – 215 South east Street, Carlinville IL. 62626)
b. Certified mail requiring inmate signature
c. Mail with postage due.
Jail Inmate Medical Information
• Inmates requesting Mental Health or Medical Treatment should obtain a sick call slip from a Correctional Officer. The sick call slip must be filled out and returned to a Correctional Officer. Slips will be submitted to the Medical Staff.
• Inmates requesting to see the nurse will be charged $5.00. Inmates requesting to see the doctor will be charged $15.00. These funds will be deducted from the inmate’s account. (Fees subject to change without notice).
• Inmates will not be denied medical attention in the event of insufficient funds on the inmate’s account. However when funds become available any amounts due will be deducted.
• All medication prescribed by the medical staff must be taken at the time prescribed and in the presence of the Medical Staff or Correctional Officer.
• Any inmate found in the possession of any medication in his/her cell or on his/her person will be denied all non-life threatening medication.
• Only emergency dental care will be provided.
Jail Visitation Information
• Inmates will be entitled to (1) 20-30 minute in-person visit on each visitation day.
• In-Person Visitation days and hours are Wednesdays and Sundays
For Female inmates between the times of: 12:00 pm to 1:00 p.m.
For Male inmates between the times of: 1:00 pm to 4:00 p.m.
• In-Person visitation will end at 3:30 pm. Last time to sign in will be 3:00 p.m.
• All visitors must have a valid photo identification with date of birth. NO IDENTIFICATION – NO VISIT – NO EXCEPTIONS.
• Carry bags, purses, and cell phones are not allowed in the visitation area. (other restrictions may apply)
Video Visitation:
Friends and Family can also set up video visitation ( based on availability ) with an inmate by setting up an account and scheduling visits at inmatesales.com.
For assistance setting up a video visitation friends and family can call 866-340-7879.
** Note: Do not call the Macoupin County Jail regarding setting up video visitations or for availability of times, as this is handled by an outside vendor **
Commissary for Inmates:
Friends and Family of Inmates can deposit money on an inmate’s commissary account by the following methods.
In person deposits will only be accepted by using the Brown ATM kiosk in the outer front lobby.
Inmate Commissary money can also be deposited on-line at: jailatm.com. For assistance setting up a on-line account you can call the Public helpline at: 870-627-5476
** kiosks in the outer front lobby for depositing money are available 24/7 **
Jail Phone Calls Information
• Inmates are not allowed to receive incoming phone calls.
• To receive a “collect” call from an inmate, you must first set up an account. This can be done by calling 877-998-5678. Your phone will then be allowed to receive a call from an inmate in the Macoupin County Jail. All outgoing calls from inmates will be “collect” calls.
Inmate Phone Cards, Chirping
• Friends and Family of Inmates can deposit money for inmate Phone cards, and chirping by the following methods.
• In person deposits will only be accepted by using the Blue kiosk in the outer front lobby.
• Inmate Phone card, and chirping purchases can also be made on-line at: inmatesales.com or by calling 877-998-5678.
** kiosks in the outer front lobby for depositing money are available 24/7 **
Jail Property Information
• Any items an inmate needs while being incarcerated in the Macoupin County Jail is sold on the jail commissary. Basic Hygiene items will be provided as needed to all inmates.
• Inmates will be allowed to receive photos via the U.S. Mail only. Photos will no longer be accepted during visitation. The following restrictions apply to inmate photos.
• Photos containing any nudity or gang related symbols will not be accepted.
• Photos must not be in a frame or sealed in a cover or case of any type.
• Inmates may arrange for their personal property to by picked up by a friend or family member. All requests must be made in writing and the person picking up the items from an inmate’s personal property locker, may be asked to provide photo identification at the time of pickup.
• Inmates may receive clothing for jury trial purposes from a friend or family member. Any clothing dropped off at the Macoupin County Jail for an inmate to wear at jury trials, must have prior approval from the Jail Administrator and received at least 48 hours prior to the trial date. Any clothing dropped off less than 48 hours prior to the trial date will not be accepted.
Jail FAQ
What rules and regulation does the Macoupin County Jail have to follow?
The Macoupin County Jail is operated under the guidelines of the State of
Illinois Department of Corrections, located at 1301 Concordia Court,
Springfield, IL 62702
How does an inmate know the rules of the jail?
Upon entry into the jail, all inmates are given a copy of the jail rules and regulations.
Are there any materials that an inmate is not allowed to have?
Photos containing any nudity or gang related symbols will not be accepted.
Can I call the jail to have a message given to an inmate?
Messages from outside of the Jail will not be relayed to an inmate.
Does an inmate get to make phone calls?
Telephones are provided in the cell blocks for use 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily.
All calls must be placed collect or inmates may purchase phone calling cards.
(See the “Jail Phone Calls information” page for more details.)
Are church services available for inmates?
Non-denominational church services are provided within this facility on
Monday evenings. Other clergy may visit in the public visiting room,
time permitting.
Can an inmate purchase personal items in the jail?
Items for personal use must be purchased through the jail commissary system.
How often is the commissary available?
One time per week.
How much money can an inmate have on his account while in jail?
Total amount of money on inmate’s book at any given time is $300.00.
Can one inmate give money to another inmate while in jail?
Money will not be transferred from one inmate’s account to another account.
Macoupin County
Carlinville, IL 62626
Mon – Fri: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
201 East Main
P.O. Box 107
Carlinville, IL 62626-0197