Inmate Search 🔍 | Mercer County Jail

Mercer County Jail is a minimum security jail which falls under jurisdiction of Mercer, IL. The jail is maintained and operated by sheriffs in Mercer County. Offenders from the Police and City jails are transferred to the jail after the paper work is done. They usually stay in the jail, until they are sentenced, acquitted or released on bail. It houses inmates on temporary hold, typically serving less than a year jail term. Most of the inmates in Mercer County Jail are convicted for misdemeanor offenses like driving under the influence, fighting/assault, theft etc. It provides basic amenities to the inmates like bathroom facility, 3 meals daily, education program and TV facility. It also provides work release program and other specialized services to the inmates.

Location

906 Southwest 3rd Street
Aledo, Illinois 61231

County

Mercer County

Phone Number

309-582-5020

Contact Email

[email protected]

Facility Type

County Jail

Inmate Capacity

102

Website

mercercosheriff.org

Fax Number

309-582-5158

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. How do I find out if someone is currently detained at Mercer County Jail?

Mercer 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 Mercer County Jail Sheriff Department website. If that doesn't work, another good way to find someone is to call the Aledo police department at 309-582-5020 and find out about the inmate directly.

Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in Mercer County Jail?

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 Mercer County Jail?

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.
For more information one can call 309-582-5020.

Mercer 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.
Monday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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.