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Ford County Jail, Illinois, Inmate Roster, Visitation Rules

Updated on: April 1, 2024
Ford County Jail
Location 235 North American, Paxton, IL, 60957
Official Website http://www.fordcountycourthouse.com/offices_sheriff.html

The Ford County Jail is a correctional facility for Adult inmates in Paxton, Ford County, Illinois. This correction facility is physically situated at 235 North American, Paxton, IL, 60957. It is a 68-bed facility.

Generally, this Ford County jail houses detainees awaiting trial and inmates serving brief sentences, usually a year or less. The Ford County detention facility primarily houses Adult convicted of less severe crimes, such as misdemeanor offenses. Those charged with felonies are typically transferred to federal prison after trial. Ford County detention center occasionally houses immigrant detainees for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

The Crawford County Sheriff’s Office administers the Ford County Jail. There are also more than 43 staff members and corrections officers responsible for the safety of all detainees and visitors at the Ford County facility.

Most inmates are delivered daily. A significant number of individuals arriving at the Ford County jail are actively or recently high. They also arrive with injuries from assaults leading to their arrest. Some are mentally ill, with no place for the police to deliver them.

Inmate Search

If you believe your loved one is at Ford County Jail, visit the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office’s website. The website has the Ford County inmate search tool which allows you to for offenders by entering their last names. Additionally, you can view detainee details on the roster below. This roster contains the Ford County detainee’s full name, gender, and age.

Alternatively, you can contact the Ford County detention center directly by phone at 217-379-2324 to inquire about the detainee’s status and location.

Visitations at Ford County Jail

To schedule a visit to the Ford County detention facility, you must complete a visitation form, which is available on the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office website. Once your application is approved, you will be notified of the approved visitation schedule by email.

The visiting hours at the Ford County Jail are as follows:

Monday — 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday — 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday — 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Thursday — 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday — 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday — 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
Sunday — 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM

During the visit, you must show a valid government-issued ID, such as a driver’s license, passport, or state ID, and comply with the Ford County facility’s dress code and rules. The Ford County Jail may cancel visitation if you fail to meet these requirements.

To get more data about visitations, call the Ford County detention facility at 217-379-2324.

Ford County Jail — General Information

Facility Name Ford County Jail
Facility Type County Jail
Address 235 North American, Paxton, IL, 60957
Telephone carrier Securus Tech
Capacity 68
Facility Type Adult
City Paxton
Postal Code 60957
State Illinois
County Ford County
Official Website http://www.fordcountycourthouse.com/offices_sheriff.html

Crawford County Sheriff's Office

Address 203 South Jefferson Street, Robinson, Illinois, 62454
Phone 618-546-1515
Fax 618-546-0141
Website website

Visiting Hours

Monday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
Sunday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM

Directions

Refer the map below to find the driving directions.

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