How to Search Madison County Jail Records
The Sheriff's Jail Division does not publish a current web roster on the inspected pages. Instead, the county directs the public to call the inmate information line at 618-692-1064. The jail FAQ says the automated phone system gives the detainee's charge, bond, and more. Where there is a related court case, the Circuit Clerk's case search shows additional case information.
- Call the Madison County Jail inmate information line at 618-692-1064.
- Follow the automated prompts and identify the detainee by name.
- Listen for the charge and bond information given by the system.
- For court date and case status, open the Circuit Clerk's Court Records Search and search by name or case number.
- For people sentenced to state prison, use the Illinois DOC Individual in Custody Search.
- For federal inmates, use the Federal BOP inmate locator.
This image links to the Sheriff's Jail FAQ, which is the source for the automated phone line and many of the rules described below.
The FAQ also covers jail standards, the detainee handbook, contact visit policies, GED programming, and church services.
Madison County Inmate Search Fields
The Madison County inmate phone line is not a web form, so the "fields" are spoken prompts rather than text boxes. The county does not list every prompt in writing, but the search-field table below captures what is documented.
| Field Label | Type | Required | Notes / Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automated phone line | Phone | Yes | Call 618-692-1064 to reach the inmate information system. |
| Detainee name | Spoken prompt | Likely | Exact wording of the prompts is not published; provide the full name. |
| Charge query | System response | n/a | System reads back the current charge. |
| Bond query | System response | n/a | System reads back the current bond. |
| Web roster | n/a | n/a | No official Madison County jail web roster on inspected pages. |
Sample Madison County Inmate Record Fields
Once you reach a detainee's record through the phone system, certain fields are confirmed in the Sheriff's published rules. Others are not publicly listed for Madison County and are noted below for clarity.
| Field | What It Shows |
|---|---|
| Detainee name | Full name used on jail intake. |
| Sheriff ID number | Used for mail addressing and property marking. |
| Charge | Reported through the automated phone line. |
| Bond | Reported through the automated phone line. |
| Court date | Not on the jail pages; check the Circuit Clerk's Case Overview. |
| Mugshot | Not published on the inspected Sheriff jail pages. |
| Holding location | Not publicly listed in inspected pages. |
| Account balance | Not public; the maximum balance is capped at $1,500. |
Madison County Jail Facility
The Madison County Jail at 405 Randle Street is the booking and short-term custody facility for the county. The Sheriff's administration page lists Captain Jerry Endicott as Jail Administrator at (618) 296-4832 and Captain Blake C. Sellers as Jail Superintendent at (618) 296-4847. The image below links to the Sheriff's administration page.
The administration page lists command staff and contact details for jail leadership.
Madison County Jail
405 Randle Street
Edwardsville, IL 62025
Inmate info: 618-692-1064
Sheriff: (618) 692-6087
Jail Administration
Capt. Jerry Endicott, Jail Administrator
(618) 296-4832
Capt. Blake C. Sellers, Jail Superintendent
(618) 296-4847
Booking and First Phone Calls
People arrested in Madison County are booked at the jail on Randle Street. The jail FAQ explains that detainees can use booking-area telephones in the first hours after arrival. Effective January 1, 2022, those phones allow three free phone calls within the first three hours of incarceration.
After processing, detainees move to cell-block housing where they have access to video kiosks, telephones, and jail-issued tablets. Phone access for housed detainees runs from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The booking-area phones are accessible 24 hours.
The Madison County Jail operates under the Illinois Department of Corrections' county jail standards. The FAQ notes that county jails differ from IDOC prisons in resources, rules, and services. Detainees receive a handbook through video kiosks and jail-issued tablets and remain subject to prosecution for any crimes committed inside the facility.
Visitation in Madison County
Madison County Jail does not offer contact visits or onsite visitation for family and friends. The county uses IC Solutions for video visits and phone access. Visitors create an account and schedule their visit through icsolutions.com. The image below links to the jail's visitor information page.
Visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance and up to one week ahead. Each visit lasts 30 minutes. The county says visits can be done at home using a Windows or Android device, but the page states visits cannot currently be done on an iPhone. If either side is more than 15 minutes late, the visit is marked missed. IC Solutions video support is at 1-888-646-9437.
| Visit Type | Provider | Schedule | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remote video visit | IC Solutions | 24 hours to 1 week in advance | 30 minutes |
| Contact visit | Not offered | n/a | n/a |
| Attorney visit | By appointment | Appointment required | As scheduled |
| Court-assigned visit | By appointment | Appointment required | As scheduled |
Phones, Mail, and Tablet Rules
Phone access for housed detainees runs from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and uses IC Solutions accounts. Unwanted calls can be blocked through the provider. The image below links to the jail's phone calls page.
Effective December 27, 2021, Madison County Jail no longer accepts non-privileged personal mail sent directly to the jail. Personal mail is digitally delivered through jail-issued tablets after processing at a contractor in Phoenix, Maryland. Letters must be sent to:
Madison County Jail (Illinois)
Inmate Name, Sheriff ID#
PO BOX 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
Legal mail and approved publications keep their own rules. Magazines and newspapers must come directly from the publisher with a limit of two at a time. Books must come from Hamilton Books only; Amazon, Walmart, and other distributors are not accepted. The image below links to the jail mail rules page.
Privileged mail must be free of gang graffiti or drawings on the envelope. Outgoing privileged letters must be marked "PRIVILEGED" and may be sealed before submission.
Commissary, Money, and Property
Madison County Jail uses Keefe for commissary. Purchases are allowed once per week with a $75 weekly spending limit. Items come from a pre-authorized list of food, clothing, and personal hygiene products. Commissary access is a privilege and can be suspended for discipline. The image below links to the property and money page.
Money may be submitted in the Sheriff's lobby kiosk Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. or during a scheduled visit. Online deposits are at Access Corrections. Jail staff accept no cash or money orders at any time. Mailed cash or money orders are returned to sender. The maximum account balance is $1,500. Effective January 1, 2022, white undergarments and thermals are only available through the commissary; the jail no longer accepts whites in the lobby or by delivery.
County Jail vs IDOC Prison vs Federal BOP
The Madison County Jail holds people awaiting trial and people serving short sentences. People sentenced to longer prison terms move to the Illinois Department of Corrections. Federal inmates are held by the Federal Bureau of Prisons. The right search tool depends on where the person is held.
- Madison County Jail – pretrial, short county sentences. Search by phone at 618-692-1064.
- Illinois DOC – state prison sentences. Use the Individual in Custody Search.
- Federal BOP – federal prison sentences. Use the BOP inmate locator.
- VINELink Illinois – custody-status notification through VINELink.
For released-inmate verification across all of these, see the released inmates page. For jail population data and capacity context see inmate population.
Programs and Services Inside the Jail
Detainees at the Madison County Jail can use programming designed to support reentry and reduce idle time. The jail's FAQ says GED programming is available through Lewis and Clark Community College. Detainees must submit a written request and may be placed on a waiting list before classes are assigned. Khan Academy is available free on jail-issued tablets, giving detainees access to broad academic and basic skills content from inside the facility.
Non-denominational church services run on Saturday and Sunday. Detainees who want to attend must put the request in writing through the standard form. Religious services and counseling visits are coordinated through the jail's administrative staff.
Contraband rules at Madison County Jail are strict. Prohibited items include pornography and sexually explicit materials, weapons and anything that can be used as a weapon, tobacco products, alcohol, batteries, and socks. Underclothing rules tie back to the commissary because the jail no longer accepts white items in the lobby or by delivery. Men can keep up to five white boxers or briefs, five white T-shirts, and five white or off-white long johns. Women can keep five white boxers or underwear, five white T-shirts, five white bras with no underwire, and five white or off-white long johns. Clothing must be marked with the detainee's first and last name and Sheriff ID number in black permanent marker. Socks are not allowed unless approved by the Medical staff.
Court Dates After a Madison County Arrest
After booking, a detainee's first court appearance is usually a bond hearing. The Circuit Clerk's Case Overview screen will list the next court date once the case is filed. The court date is not given out by the jail phone line, which focuses on charge and bond information instead. Family members trying to attend the hearing should check the Circuit Clerk's case search ahead of time.
If the case is a felony, the Madison County State's Attorney will assign it to the General Criminal Division or the Violent Crimes Unit for prosecution. Misdemeanor and traffic-criminal cases go to the Traffic and Misdemeanor Division. The Public Defender at (618) 692-7474 can step in for indigent defendants once a case has been filed.
Attorney and Court-Assigned Visits
Attorney visits with detainees at the Madison County Jail run on a different track than family visits. Attorneys and other court-assigned individuals can have in-person contact visits at the jail, but they must make appointments and comply with institutional rules and screening. The Sheriff's administration coordinates these visits to keep them separate from the general visitor flow.
Privileged legal mail also follows a different rule than personal mail. Legal mail must be marked "PRIVILEGED" and may be sealed before submission. Outgoing privileged letters cannot contain gang graffiti or envelope drawings. The jail mail policy treats privileged mail as protected attorney communication and does not open it for screening in the same way as personal mail.
Detainees who cannot afford private counsel can apply through the Madison County Public Defender's office for representation in any criminal case where incarceration is possible. The office is at 157 N. Main Street, Suite 397, Edwardsville, with phone (618) 692-7474.