White County Released Inmates

White County released inmates records are managed by the White County Sheriff's Office in Carmi. The jail at 108 North Main Cross Street handles all bookings for this southeastern Illinois county. Sheriff Jordan Weiss heads the office. White County does not have a public online inmate search tool, so checking on released inmates means calling the jail or the sheriff's office directly. The county also has a separate jail website with info about the facility and its policies. State tools from the Illinois Department of Corrections give you another way to track people from White County who ended up in state prison.

White County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Jordan Weiss runs the White County Sheriff's Office. The main office is at 108 N. Main Cross St. in Carmi, IL. For non-emergency calls, dial (618) 382-5321. The jail direct line is (618) 382-7149. Office hours run Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The White County Sheriff's website has contact info and links to services. A separate White County Jail website covers jail-specific details like policies and visitation rules.

The jail does not post an online inmate roster. To find out if someone is in custody or has been released from White County, call the jail at (618) 382-7149. Staff can check booking records and give you the person's status. For a more formal request, contact the sheriff's office during business hours. The office handles FOIA requests and can provide copies of released inmates records on file in White County.

The screenshot below shows the White County Sheriff's website with office contact details.

This is the main page for White County law enforcement and jail information.

White County Jail Policies

The White County Jail operates under a mission to provide humane, safe, and legally compliant detention. The facility is PREA compliant, which means it follows federal rules against sexual assault and abuse in correctional settings. The jail has a zero-tolerance policy. Anyone can report an issue by calling (618) 382-7149 and asking for the jail administrator's voicemail. Reports are looked into within 24 hours. Anonymous reporting is available too.

Visitation at the White County Jail is no-contact only. Inmates can have up to six adults on their visitor list. Each visit allows up to three adult visitors at a time and lasts 20 minutes. Kids are allowed only on the first and third weekends of each month. Changes to the visitor list happen on the first day of each month. These rules apply to both current inmates and can help family members track someone's status in White County custody before they are released.

The screenshot below shows the White County Jail website with facility details and policies.

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White County Records Through FOIA

The Illinois Freedom of Information Act at 5 ILCS 140 gives you the right to request released inmates records from the White County Sheriff's Office. Send a written request to the office in Carmi. Include the full name of the person and any dates or case numbers you have. The office must respond within five business days. The first 50 pages are free.

Some info may be redacted if it involves juveniles or ongoing investigations. But most released inmates records from White County are public. If your request is denied, you can appeal to the Public Access Counselor at the Attorney General's office. The White County Sheriff's Office also has a downloadable app that may have general info about the office and its services.

State-Level Tools for White County

The IDOC Offender Search covers anyone convicted in White County who went to state prison. Search by name or IDOC number for free. Results show conviction details, sentence length, and release status. The Illinois Unified Code of Corrections at 730 ILCS 5 sets the rules for sentence credit and release from state prisons, including for White County cases.

The Illinois VINELink system lets you track custody status for offenders at both the county and state level. Register for free alerts. When a White County inmate's status changes, you get a call, text, or email. The toll-free number is 1-866-277-7477. For a criminal history search across all 102 Illinois counties, the ISP background check is available for a fee.

The Prisoner Review Board handles parole hearings and supervised release decisions. Victims of crimes tied to White County cases can call 1-800-801-9110 for the victim notification unit.

How to Look Up White County Inmates

Call the jail at (618) 382-7149 for the fastest answer. Staff can confirm if someone is in custody or has been released. For the sheriff's office, call (618) 382-5321 during business hours. File a FOIA request for formal records.

• Call (618) 382-7149 for the White County Jail directly
• Call (618) 382-5321 for the sheriff's office
• File a FOIA request for detailed released inmates records
• Search IDOC for state prison records from White County
• Register with VINELink for free custody change alerts
• Use the ISP background check for statewide criminal history

Note: White County does not have an online inmate roster, so phone calls are the quickest way to check.

Nearby Counties

These counties sit near White County in southeastern Illinois. Each has its own jail and released inmates records. If someone was arrested in a neighboring county, search that county's system instead.