Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. How do I find out if someone is currently detained at Williamson County Jail?
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Williamson 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 Williamson County Jail Sheriff Department website. If that doesn't work, another good way to find someone is to call the Marion police department at 618-997-6541 and find out about the inmate directly.
Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in Williamson 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 Williamson 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 618-997-6541.
Williamson 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 Williamson County Jail
More Information
Built in 1913 Williamson County Jail, located in Marion, Illinois, was created in order to replace the counties previous jail which was considered uninhabitable. The earlier jail had issues with overcrowding and flooding and it was decided that a new one needed to take its place. The jail has seen thousands of inmates during the time it has been operational but there are a few situations that have become almost legendary.
For example, in 1922 Williamson County Jail was the home of the men who were arrested for the Herrin Massacre. This massacre was a riot that happened between non-union coal miners and Union coal miners and well a hundred and twenty-five men were indicted for the massacre, only five were actually tried and those five men were found not guilty. The Williamson County Jail is also known for an event that occurred in the 1920s when the Klu Klux Klan took control of local law enforcement. During this time there was a great deal of conflict which became known as the clan war and which resulted in state troopers being called to the jail in order to protect prisoners who resided there from lynch mobs.
The jail was also the center of attention, again in the 1920's, when the Charles Birger’s gang and the Shelton Brothers gang engaged in a feud which resulted in murders being exchanged on both sides. During that time the majority of the gang members from both sides wound up spending a good amount of time in the Williamson County Jail.
The jail was closed in 1971 and in 2007 it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. It is operated as the Williamson County Museum and is owned by the Williamson County Illinois Historical Society. Many of the rooms in the jail have been restored to look as they did when the jail first opened in 1913 and the museum also features a number of rooms that have military and clothing displays and information about local small businesses. Visitors can also enjoy a historical research library that is on premises.
During the time it was open the Williamson County Jail was capable of holding 87 inmates, which included six women. The County Sheriff's Office was also included in the building as well.
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