Illinois Inmate Search

IDOC Inmate Search


Using IDOC inmate search, you can find inmates in Illinois state prisons.
Enter an inmate's name, IDOC number or birthdate in the form below and submit to search.
Select a result, click the button 'Query A Highlighted Inmate' to get inmate details like mugshot, offender status, location, offense and sentence.
If you cannot find the inmate, please call the Department of Corrections at (217) 558-2200 to help you lookup him/her.

Illinois Department of Corrections
IDOC - Springfield
Address: 1301 Concordia Court, Springfield, IL 62794-9277
Phone: (217) 558-2200
IDOC - Chicago
Address: 100 West Randolph, Chicago, IL 60601
Phone: (312) 814-6660

Visiting an inmate
If you want to visit an inmate at an Illinois correctional facility, read Visitation Rules & Information first.
Sending money to an inmate
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