Washington County Released Inmates Lookup

Washington County released inmates records are held by the Washington County Sheriff's Office in Nashville. The county jail sits at 245 North Kaskaskia Street and processes all bookings for this south-central Illinois county. Washington County stands out from many smaller counties because it offers an online inmate search tool on the sheriff's website. You can check who is in custody, see recent arrests, and look up booking details without making a phone call. If you need older records on released inmates or more detail than the online tool shows, the sheriff's office handles requests by phone and in writing.

Washington County Sheriff's Inmate Search

The Washington County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail at 245 N. Kaskaskia St. in Nashville, IL 62263. The phone number is (618) 327-8274. The office maintains two websites. The main site is at washingtoncosheriff.com. An alternate site runs at wcso-il.com. Both link to jail information and inmate data for Washington County.

The Washington County inmate search is one of the better online tools for a small county. It shows current inmates with their booking date, charges, and bond information. You can search by name to find a specific person. If the person has been released from Washington County custody, they may not show up on this page anymore. But the tool is a good first step for checking who is in the jail right now.

The screenshot below shows the Washington County inmate search page.

This search tool is free and open to anyone. No login needed.

Recent Arrests in Washington County

Washington County also posts recent arrest data through a separate intake page. The arrest intake page shows people recently processed into the jail. This gives you another way to check if someone was booked in Washington County. The page lists names, booking times, and initial charges. It is updated as new arrests come in.

The screenshot below shows the Washington County arrests intake page with recent bookings.

Between the inmate search tool and the arrest intake page, Washington County gives you two online ways to track jail activity. Most small counties in Illinois do not offer this much public data online. For released inmates who are no longer shown on either page, call the sheriff at (618) 327-8274 for historical records.

Washington County Jail Visitation

The Washington County Jail allows two visits per week for each inmate. Visits last 20 minutes each. The schedule depends on whether the inmate is a county prisoner or held for another jurisdiction. County inmates get male visitation on Wednesday from 7pm to 9:30pm and Sunday from noon to 4pm. Female county inmates visit on Wednesday from 6pm to 7pm and Sunday from 11am to noon.

For inmates held on other charges, male visitation is Tuesday from 7pm to 9:30pm and Saturday from noon to 4pm. Female inmates in that group visit on Tuesday from 6pm to 7pm and Saturday from 11am to noon. Each inmate can have up to four adults on their approved visitor list. Photo ID is required. Kids under 17 need a parent or legal guardian with them. There are no contact visits at the Washington County Jail. Remote video visits are also available through the sheriff's website.

Note: The jail is PREA compliant and follows federal rules on preventing sexual assault in correctional facilities.

Washington County Records Requests

Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act at 5 ILCS 140, you can request released inmates records from the Washington County Sheriff's Office. Send your request in writing to 245 N. Kaskaskia St., Nashville, IL 62263. Include the full name of the person and any dates or case numbers. The office has five business days to respond. The first 50 pages are free. Basic requests for Washington County released inmates data typically cost nothing.

Some records may be redacted. Juvenile info, ongoing investigations, and certain personal details are protected under FOIA exemptions. But most released inmates records from Washington County are public and available on request.

State Tools for Washington County

The IDOC Offender Search covers anyone convicted in Washington County who went to state prison. Search by name or IDOC number for free. The Illinois Unified Code of Corrections at 730 ILCS 5 sets rules for sentence credit and release conditions. The Illinois VINELink system lets you track a specific offender's custody status with free alerts. Call 1-866-277-7477 for help. The ISP background check pulls criminal history from all 102 Illinois counties for a fee.

How to Get Washington County Inmates Info

Start with the online inmate search on the sheriff's website. Check the arrest intake page too. If the person is not listed, call (618) 327-8274 and ask by name. For formal records, file a FOIA request.

• Use the online inmate search at the sheriff's website
• Check the arrests intake page for recent bookings
• Call (618) 327-8274 for direct inquiries
• File a FOIA request for formal released inmates records
• Search IDOC for state prison records from Washington County
• Register with VINELink for free custody alerts

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Washington County in southern Illinois. Each has its own jail and released inmates records system. Search that county if the arrest happened outside Washington County.