Livingston County IL Jail

Livingston 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: 815-844-5774

This facility is for adult inmates.

The Livingston County IL Jail is a medium-security detention center located at 844 W Lincoln St in Pontiac, IL. This county jail is operated locally by the Livingston County Sheriff's Office and holds inmates awaiting trial or sentencing. Most of the sentenced inmates are here for less than two years. Livingston County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, municipalities, the US Marshal's Service and the Pontiac Police Department who do not have their own long-term lock-up.

There are new detainees delivered to the jail daily, you can see arrest records here. Some are released after putting up bail, are released to a pretrial services caseload, are placed under supervision by a probation agency, or are released on their own recognizance with an agreement to appear in court. If there is no release, the inmate must wait here at the jail for their court appearance as a guest of the County, getting a bed and three square meals.

Trustees are inmates who work in the jail as cooks, as orderlies for the staff, in the laundry or in the commissary. The trustees are paid a very small amount for their time and some jail gives the trustees a few days off their sentence in exchange for their work.

When an inmate arrives in jail they are put together in a large holding cell with other inmates in the intake. While in intake they are under heightened observation. Violent and out of control inmates are segregated.

Can I Get Work Release?

Work release is when you are released from jail during the day so that you can go to work. At the end of the day, you return to jail for the night. There are a number of requirements to be able to get into the work-release program. Most programs require your employer to fill out some paperwork. If you want to get into the work release program then apply prior to being sentenced to jail. This will minimize the amount of time you spend in jail waiting to get into the program.

Can I call my family in Jail?

Livingston County IL Jail has a phone program where inmates make outbound calls only, you cannot call into jail. Since you are paying for those calls don't make it a habit of accepting collect-calls, they are over $15 each. The alternative is to set up an account through their third-party phone company which charges steep fees for each minute used. You are paying for them to call you. Click here if you are going to speak a lot and need a discount on the calls.

Remember – These phone calls are recorded and conversations can be used against you or the inmate so do not discuss your case over these phone lines.

visitation Info

Livingston County Jail – Visitation

ONLINE VIDEO VISITATION 
Online Video Visitation is available through Visitel. Visits are allowed 7:00 AM thru 10:00 PM every day. Detainees and Visitors are required to follow all facility rules.

1. All visitors must remain dressed.
2. No yelling, screaming or threatening mannerism will be tolerated.
3. Visits may be terminated due to the operational needs of the facility.

Failure to do so may result in visiting privileges to be restricted.

VIDEO VISITATION 
ALL FAMILY AND FRIEND VISITS ARE MONITORED AND RECORDED. Detainees will be allowed one 30-minute video visit per schedule visit day. Visiting stations are located in each housing unit. All visitors will be required to provide a photo ID. with full name and date of birth. Detainees and Visitors are required to follow all facility rules. Failure to do so may result in the visit being terminated, disciplinary action for the detainee and revocation of visiting privileges for the visitor. Visitation may be cancelled at any time due to emergencies or facility needs. 

1. Visiting Days and Times 
   • ​​Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday Visiting Hours 

      

     • 12:00 PM until 4:00 PM
     • 7:30 PM until 9:00 PM

   •    Saturday Visiting Hours 

     • 12:00 PM until 4:00 PM
     • 7:30 PM until 9:00 PM
2. Detainees are allowed one visit per day.
3. Visitors 17 and older must present a picture ID (ID will have a picture, full name, and date of birth).
4. All visitors are subject to search.
5. Visitors must not be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
6. All visitors must be appropriately dressed (NO tube tops, transparent or mesh shirts etc.)
7. Visitors age 16 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. 
8. No yelling, screaming or threatening mannerisms will be tolerated. This will result in termination of the visit.
9. Both parties will remain clothed at all time.
10. The Livingston County Sheriff’s Department does not permit contact visits.
11. The visit will start when both parties pick up the receiver, time ends when 30 minutes have passed (the transmission will automatically end).
12. Only cash, money orders and bank certified checks will be accepted for Detainee Commissary funds. Detainee’s account may not exceed $200. NO PERSONAL CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
13. Visits may be terminated due to the operational needs of the facility. 
14. Detainees are not allowed to visit with any party that has been court-ordered no contact.
15. All visits are on a first come first serve basis by housing units.
16. ALL CONVERSATIONS ARE MONITORED AND RECORDED.

LEGAL VISITS 
Visiting booths are available for legal visits to ensure privacy. Visitors must have valid photo identification pursuant to their profession. Legal visits do not count towards the allotted family and friend visits. Detainees should advise a Correctional Officer if they have any legal materials to be exchanged. Legal materials will be inspected for contraband only.