Adams County Jail, IL

All visits at Adams County Jail are done by video and must be scheduled at least 24 hours ahead. On-site video visits in the visitation lobby run 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., though visits are blocked from 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Remote visits from home are available 6:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. with the same blocked mealtimes. Schedule through the jail website or by phone. Lobby visits are free; remote visits from a computer or mobile device have a small fee. Arrive 10 minutes early for check-in and head to your assigned terminal—staff will search visitors and belongings. Bring a current photo ID. Anyone 16 or under must be with a parent or legal guardian.

Adams County Jail records all telephone calls, video visits, and text messages—the only exceptions are calls with an inmate's attorney or clergy who have been cleared by the facility. Text communications are always recorded. Inmates can't receive incoming calls, and staff won't relay messages, so the person in custody has to initiate contact. Phone and video services run through CTEL/CPC, while commissary goes through InmateSales. You'll need to fund each service separately through its vendor. Add money online at JAILATM.COM—money orders are no longer accepted. One important rule: three-way calling or "piggybacking" is strictly prohibited and can get the called number permanently blocked.

Adams County Jail offers several deposit options depending on what you're funding. For phone-account deposits, use the lobby kiosk—it accepts cash and major credit cards. For commissary, use the east visitation-entrance kiosk (available 24/7). It takes credit/debit and coins but won't accept dollar bills. You can also deposit online through the InmateSales app/website or JAILATM.COM. Keep in mind that phone service (CTEL/CPC) and commissary (InmateSales) are separate accounts, so you'll need to fund each one individually. Money orders are no longer accepted. Double-check the incarcerated person's name and booking/ID or date of birth before submitting to avoid delays.

Adams County Jail opened in 2020 as a 192-bed facility organized into eight pods. It includes a separate work-release section, a booking area with a negative-pressure room, and an on-site nursing station. The county also offers Electronic Home Detention (EHD), administered by the Adams County Sheriff's Department. EHD requires agreement from the State's Attorney and judicial approval. The program costs $15 per day, billed weekly at $105—you'll need to pay $105 upfront when the system is installed. Payments are debit or credit card only; no cash. To post bond, call 1-800-352-9870 (code 1008) or visit the Circuit Clerk's Office during regular hours. After-hours bonds are handled at the QPD entrance. The facility follows federal requirements including PREA for safety and misconduct prevention.