Macon County IL Jail

Macon County IL Jail basic information to help guide you through what you can do for your inmate while they are incarcerated. The facility's direct contact number: 217-424-1341

This facility is for adult inmates.

The Macon County IL Jail is a medium-security detention center located at 333 S Franklin St Decatur, IL which is operated locally by the Macon County Sheriff's Office and holds inmates awaiting trial or sentencing or both. Most of the sentenced inmates are here for less than two years. Macon County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, municipalities, the US Marshal's Service and the Decatur Police Department who do not have their own long-term lock-up.

In 2001 the Bivens Whitten Juvenile Detention Center was closed and in 2006 the building was remodeled to house adult prisoners. With the remodeling, the current jail now houses 425 inmates. New technology in the jail includes a digital video recording of 168 cameras and video visitation. The new cameras throughout the jail ensure better security for inmates, staff and visitors.

Prior to 1989 the Macon County Jail was located above the Macon County Courthouse. It housed approximately 195 inmates.

The Macon County Sheriff's Office has a zero-tolerance policy with regard to sexual abuse and sexual harassment of inmates, either by staff members or other inmates. Inmates have the right to be free from sexual abuse, from sexual harassment and from retaliation for reporting such incidents.

visitation Info

Macon County IL Jail – Visitation

Visiting hours for the Macon County Jail are:

On-Site Video Visitation Hours
These are available seven days a week.
8:20am to 1:20pm and 3:20pm to 6:40pm

Online Video Visitation Hours
These are available seven days a week.
7:20am to 1:20pm and 3:20pm to 9:20pm

The Visitation Lobby will be closed on the following holidays; Easter, 4th of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.

VISITORS MUST COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING RULES:

1.  Visitor MUST be on the inmate's visitation list in order to visit.
2.  All visitors will be required to sign in and provide proper identification including address.  (ie, Drivers License, State ID).
3.  All identification must be readable by jail staff.  Damaged identification cards will not be accepted.
4.  Visitors must be 17 years of age or older unless accompanied by a legal guardian.
5.  Two adults or one adult and two children will be allowed to visit at one time.  No more than two children will be permitted.
6.  Adults must control children while in visitation.  Failure to control the children will result in your visit being terminated.
7.  No Visitor appearing to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be permitted to visit.
8.  Your visit may be monitored and recorded.
9.  Proper attire must be worn for visits.  No revealing shorts, skirts or dresses, no tank tops, tube tops or bikini tops, no see-through or
     otherwise, offensive clothing will be permitted in visitation.  Notwithstanding the above, if Jail staff determines your attire is not 
     appropriate you may be asked to leave and return in proper attire.