Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. How do I find out if someone is currently detained at Henderson County Jail?
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Henderson County Jail maintains an online inmate list where one can find the list of detainees. The list is updated usually fairly frequently. To check the inmate roster please visit Henderson County Jail Sheriff Department website. If that doesn't work, another good way to find someone is to call the Oquawka police department at 309-867-4291 and find out about the inmate directly.
Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in Henderson County Jail?
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It means the inmate is transferred to nearby county jail or state prison facility or is released from jail. Check Illinois inmate search page for more details on how to search for an inmate in Illinois.
Q. What are the visitation rules of Henderson County Jail?
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Any individual with valid government ID and who isn’t on felony probation is allowed to visit an inmate. Children below 18 years, must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
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For more information one can call 309-867-4291.
Henderson County Jail Visitation Hours
Sunday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
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Monday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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Tuesday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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Wednesday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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Thursday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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Friday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
Saturday |
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
Map & Directions for Henderson County Jail
More Information
While the Henderson County Jail can be described as a relatively new prison, having only been established in 1996, it has gone on to become quite a valuable institution in the area. This is not only because of the core function of the jail in imprisoning inmates but also because of the educational and rehabilitation aspects of the facility. The majority of this is because the staff at the jail have always been driven by the philosophy of minimizing the risk of inmates re-offending in both the short and long terms. Throughout the past two decades, the facility has grown to not only accommodate local inmates but also state and federal criminals too.
On top of this, the Henderson County Jail also holds inmates that have quite a spectrum of different crimes; these range from low-level, minor offenses to more violent offenders. Throughout this time, the facility has offered quite a diverse range of different amenities and services to reduce the overall risk that these inmates will pose when they're released back into the wider community. This is chiefly because doing so helps to ensure that the community at-large is as safe as possible. Furthermore, these features and amenities are geared toward helping make these inmates become productive members of society when they're released.
Having said that, these amenities and features are all within both state and federal regulations, while also adding some other innovative and unique regulations to ensure that inmates and staff are as safe as possible. The approach that the Henderson County Jail has taken to rehabilitating these inmates has also had the benefit of ensuring that it's one of only three county jails in the state of Kentucky that is self-sufficient. Because of this, the facility costs nothing to run for taxpayers. Having said that, it could also be noted that the jail has a positive net impact on the overall economy; this is chiefly because of the staff's focus on helping inmates learn the skills needed to be productive once released.
As such, this may end up having somewhat of a positive impact on the local, as well as the state-wide, economy. Furthermore, this also means that the community at-large can be safer while also benefiting from an increased workforce and less crime. When it comes to the different classifications of inmates, the majority are separated based on their crimes. For example, low-level offenders who have little to no history of violence are kept separated from violent offenders as much as possible. As a result, the level of crime within the Henderson County Jail has been relatively low over the past two decades when compared to many other institutions of a similar size. Furthermore, it's also had quite a success rate in helping inmates become a positive part of society when released.
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