Montgomery County Released Inmates

Montgomery County released inmates records are managed by the sheriff's office in Hillsboro, Illinois. Sheriff Tyson Holshouser leads the office. The county posts a current inmates list online that anyone can view. If you need to find out about someone who was held at the Montgomery County Jail, the sheriff's website and their online inmate tool are the best places to start. You can also call the office at (217) 532-9511 or use state-level search tools. Illinois public records laws make most jail data available to anyone who asks.

Montgomery County Sheriff's Inmate List

The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office runs an online current inmates list at mcsojail.countygovservices.com. This tool shows who is in the Montgomery County Jail right now. It lists names, charges, and booking info. If the person you want to find is not on the list, they may have already been released. The list updates as new bookings and releases happen.

The sheriff's office is at 140 North Main Street in Hillsboro. The jail sits one block north of the Historic Courthouse. Call (217) 532-9511 for general questions. Fax requests go to (217) 532-6318. The office has a team that includes an undersheriff, chief deputy, jail administrator, 10 patrol deputies, 2 investigators, 12 telecommunicators, and 6 correctional officers. A K-9 unit is also available.

The screenshot below shows the Montgomery County current inmates page where you can view who is in the jail.

This is the fastest way to check on inmates in Montgomery County.

Montgomery County Sheriff's Office

The sheriff's main page at montgomerycountyil.gov/sheriff has full contact info and details about the office. Jail Administrator Chris Watson can be reached at chrisw@montgomerycountyil.gov. Undersheriff Jeff Roach is at jeffr@montgomerycountyil.gov. Chief Deputy Lance Weitekamp is at lancew@montgomerycountyil.gov. These are the people who manage day-to-day jail operations and inmate records.

The screenshot below shows the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office page on the county government site.

The office is also part of the Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System, which means they can call on help from neighboring agencies when needed.

Montgomery County has a mobile app for the sheriff's office on Google Play. Search for "Montgomery Co Sheriff Illinois" to find it. The app gives you quick access to jail info, alerts, and other sheriff's office services right from your phone.

Records Requests for Montgomery County

Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act at 5 ILCS 140, you can request released inmates records from the Montgomery County Sheriff. Send a written request to 140 North Main Street, Hillsboro, IL 62049. You can also call (217) 532-9511 to learn how to file. Include the person's full name and any dates or booking info you have.

The office has five business days to respond. The first 50 pages of copies are usually free. After that, there may be a small charge for additional pages. Most adult released inmates records from the Montgomery County Jail are public. Juvenile records and sealed cases are the exceptions.

Note: Fingerprinting services at the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office are on Thursdays from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM for $25, but they do not process concealed carry or medical marijuana prints.

State Databases for Montgomery County

The Illinois Department of Corrections holds records on inmates who went to state prison from Montgomery County. The IDOC Offender Search is free and shows current inmates, parolees, and released offenders. Search by name or IDOC number. This tool covers all 102 Illinois counties, so any conviction from Montgomery County that led to state prison time will show up here.

The Illinois VINELink tracks offenders at both the county and state level. You can sign up for free alerts that tell you when someone from Montgomery County is moved or released. Alerts come by phone, text, or email. Call 1-866-277-7477 for help with the system.

The Unified Code of Corrections at 730 ILCS 5 governs how state inmates earn sentence credit and when they can be released. The Illinois Prisoner Review Board at prb.illinois.gov handles parole and early release hearings. Victims can call 1-800-801-9110 for info on their notification rights.

Montgomery County Background Checks

The Illinois State Police name-based background check is the most thorough paid tool for a criminal history search. It pulls records from the state database and can show convictions and time served for people tied to Montgomery County. This is the option for employers or landlords who need a formal report.

Free search options include the sheriff's online inmate list, the IDOC offender search, and VINELink. These three tools cover most released inmates from Montgomery County at both the county and state level.

• Use the current inmates list at mcsojail.countygovservices.com
• Call the jail at (217) 532-9511 for direct lookups
• Search IDOC for state prison records
• Sign up for VINELink alerts for free
• File a FOIA request for detailed records

Visiting Hours at Montgomery County Jail

Visiting hours at the Montgomery County Jail are Tuesdays from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM. Video and voice calls are available through the InmateSales app on Apple iOS and Android. This gives inmates a way to stay in touch with family while in custody. If you are trying to reach someone currently held at the jail, the app is one option, and a phone call to the jail is another.

Nearby Counties

Montgomery County is in south-central Illinois. These neighboring counties each have their own jail and separate released inmates records.