Lake County Jail, Illinois, Inmate Roster, Visitation Rules

Updated on: March 11, 2024

The Lake County Jail is a correctional facility for Adult offenders in Waukegan, Lake County, Illinois. This facility is physically situated at 20 South County StreetPO Box 38, Waukegan, IL, 60079. It is a 608-bed facility.

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

The Lake County Sheriffs Office – Substation oversees the Lake County Jail. There are also more than 50 staff members and corrections officers responsible for the security of all detainees and visitors at the Lake County correction facility.

Most detainees are transferred daily. A significant number of individuals arriving at the Lake County correction facility are presently or recently intoxicated. They also arrive with injuries from assaults leading to their arrest. Some are psychologically unstable, with no place for the police to deliver them.

Inmate Search

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

Alternatively, you can contact the Lake County facility directly by phone at 847-377-4188, 847-377-4107 to inquire about the detainee’s status and location.

Visitations at Lake County Jail

To schedule a visit to the Lake County detention facility, you must complete a visitation form, which is available on the Lake County Sheriffs Office – Substation website. Once your application is approved, you will be notified of the approved visitation schedule by email.

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

Saturday — 9:00 am to 10:30 am, 11:45 am to 2:30 pm, 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Sunday — 9:00 am to 10:30 am, 11:45 am to 2:30 pm, 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm

During the visit, you must show a valid government-issued ID, such as a driver’s license, passport, or state ID, and adhere to the Lake County detention center’s dress code and rules. The Lake County Jail may deny visitation if you fail to meet these requirements.

To get more information about visitations, call the Lake County correction facility at 847-377-4188, 847-377-4107.

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Lake County Jail — General Information

Lake County Sheriffs Office - Substation

Visiting Hours

Saturday: 9:00 am to 10:30 am, 11:45 am to 2:30 pm, 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Sunday: 9:00 am to 10:30 am, 11:45 am to 2:30 pm, 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm

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