| Mercer County Sheriff's Office |
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| The current Mercer County Jail opened in 1989 and has a total capacity of 36, but routinely holds well over 40 inmates. An expansion of the jail will be completed in 2011. The jail houses all sentenced and arrested county inmates as well as federal inmates in transit or awaiting trial. The jail is one of the Sheriff's Office's primary functions and is required by the Illinois State Constitution. The current supervisor of the correctional staff is Chief of Corrections Joe Olson, who has been with the Sheriff's Office since 1996. Chief Olson oversees a diverse staff of correctional officers, medical personnel and specializations including field training officers and a juvenile officer. Officers assigned to the jail perform a number of essential tasks including booking of arrested persons, inmate medical screenings, inmate transport, court security and shakedowns/cell checks. Please feel free to contact us directly if you are unable to find what you are looking for on this page. Visitation Times: Tuesday and Thursday: 5:30-6:00PM for females 6:00-8:00PM for males Friday and Saturday: 1:30-2:00PM for females 2:00-4:00PM for males All visitors must be at least 18 years of age or accompanied by a parent or guardian and must show a photo ID. A person may only visit once on Tuesday or Thursday and once on Friday or Saturday. All visitors must also adhere to the following dress code:
No items may be dropped off at the jail for inmates. Inmate mail can be sent to the following address: Inmate Name c/o Mercer County Jail 906 SW 3rd St. Aledo, IL 61231 Money can be put on an inmate's account online or over the phone. The Mercer County Sheriff's Office has contracted Access Secure Deposits to handle inmate money deposits. Toll Free Phone Deposits Internet Deposits 1-866-345-1884 http://www.accesscorrections.com |
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| Mercer County Sheriff's Office - 906 SW 3rd St, Aledo, IL 61231 - (309) 582-5194 |
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