Union County Released Inmates Search

Union County released inmates records are managed through the Union County Sheriff's Office in Jonesboro. One thing that sets Union County apart from most Illinois counties is that it does not have its own jail. Inmates arrested in Union County are housed at the Jackson County Jail under a contract agreement. This means that if you want to find released inmates from Union County, you may need to check with both the Union County Sheriff and the Jackson County Jail. State-level tools from the Illinois Department of Corrections also help with tracking people who went from county custody to a state prison after a Union County conviction.

Union County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff David Wilkins heads the Union County Sheriff's Office. He was elected in 2022. Executive Assistant Heidi Robinson helps run the office. The sheriff can be reached at 309 West Market St., Jonesboro, IL 62952. The phone number is 618-833-5500. The fax is 618-833-3900. You can also email the office at sharvel@unioncountyil.gov. While the office handles all law enforcement for Union County, they do not operate a jail on site.

Union County contracts with the Jackson County Jail to house its inmates. That means people arrested in Union County get booked and held in Jackson County's facility. If you want to check on someone's custody status, you may need to contact both the Union County Sheriff and the Jackson County Jail. Released inmates records from Union County cases are still kept by the sheriff's office, but the actual booking and release data may also be in Jackson County's system.

The Illinois Sheriffs' Association page for Union County lists the sheriff's contact info and office details.

This page confirms the Union County Sheriff's Office location and phone number.

Union County Inmates at Jackson County Jail

Since Union County does not run its own jail, all inmates arrested here are taken to the Jackson County Jail for housing. Jackson County sits just to the north, with its county seat in Murphysboro. The Jackson County Jail has its own policies for visitation, mail, and inmate lookup. If you are trying to find someone currently in custody on a Union County charge, check with Jackson County first.

Visitation at the Jackson County Jail for Union County inmates works like this: you get one free on-site visit per week. On-site visits happen on Wednesdays from 6pm to 9pm and Saturdays from noon to 3pm. Each visit lasts 30 minutes. Remote visitation is also available every day from 10am to 11pm, but those visits are not free. You need to check with Jackson County for their current fee schedule on remote visits.

For released inmates from Union County who have already left the Jackson County Jail, call the Union County Sheriff's Office at 618-833-5500. They keep records on all cases that started in Union County, even if the person was held somewhere else. Ask for the FOIA officer if you want a formal copy of release records.

Note: Always check both Union County and Jackson County systems when looking for released inmates from this area.

Records Requests for Union County

The Illinois Freedom of Information Act at 5 ILCS 140 gives you the right to request released inmates records from the Union County Sheriff's Office. Write your request and send it to 309 West Market St., Jonesboro, IL 62952. Include the full name of the person and any dates or case numbers you know. The office has five business days to respond. The first 50 pages are free.

Since Union County inmates are held at the Jackson County Jail, you might also want to file a request with Jackson County if you need booking or release records from their facility. Both offices fall under the same FOIA law. Be clear about which records you need and from which office. The more detail you provide, the faster they can get back to you with the right info about Union County released inmates.

State-Level Tools for Union County

The IDOC Offender Search covers anyone convicted in Union County who was sent to state prison. This free database lets you search by name or IDOC number. Results show conviction info, sentence length, and current custody status. The Illinois Unified Code of Corrections at 730 ILCS 5 explains how sentence credit works and what determines when someone can be released from state custody.

The Illinois VINELink tracks offender status for both county and state facilities. Sign up for free alerts on a person from Union County. You will get notified by call, text, or email when their custody status changes. The toll-free number is 1-866-277-7477. The Illinois State Police background check is a paid option that pulls criminal history from all 102 counties, including Union County.

The Prisoner Review Board handles parole hearings and supervised release decisions for state inmates. If someone from a Union County case is up for release from state prison, the PRB may be involved. Victims can call 1-800-801-9110 for info on hearings.

How to Get Union County Released Inmates Info

Start with a phone call. Dial 618-833-5500 and ask about the person by name. Since Union County does not have its own jail, you may also need to call the Jackson County Jail for booking records. For formal copies, file a FOIA request in writing.

• Call Union County Sheriff at 618-833-5500
• Contact Jackson County Jail for current custody status
• File a FOIA request for written records
• Search IDOC online for state prison records
• Use VINELink for free custody change alerts

Nearby Counties

These counties border Union County in southern Illinois. Each has its own jail and released inmates records. If someone was arrested in a neighboring county, search that county's records instead.