Vermilion County Jail, IL

Visits at Vermilion County Jail require advance scheduling and facility approval. The incarcerated person must add you to their approved visitors list, and staff need to clear you before any visit happens. On-site visits typically use public terminals or visitation booths. Remote video visits run through Securus Video Connect, letting you connect from home. For in-person visits, bring a current, readable photo ID and be prepared for searches of you, your vehicle, and your belongings. Minors generally need to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. All visits may be monitored, and staff can end a session if rules are violated.

Vermilion County Jail handles inmate communications through Securus. Video sessions run through Securus Video Connect, where friends, family, attorneys, and officials can schedule and join web-based visits. Securus states it is not responsible for the quality of your internet connection or your computer, webcam, or hardware setup. Test everything before your scheduled time. For phone calls, Securus offers two options: AdvanceConnect, a prepaid service that lets you add funds to a contact's Securus Debit account, and Direct Bill, which sends monthly bills and requires a credit check to qualify. To get started with either service, create an account with the approved vendor, complete any required verification, schedule through the site or app, and log in a few minutes early. Keep in mind that all communications are subject to monitoring and recording.

Sending money to someone at Vermilion County Jail? Follow the mail rule exactly: send a money order made payable to the detainee to 2 E South Street, Danville, IL 61832. Include nothing else in the envelope, or it will be returned. For commissary, family and friends can place orders online through Tiger Commissary, and items ship directly to the facility. Whichever method you use, double-check the incarcerated person's full name and booking/ID number or date of birth so funds post to the right account. Posting times vary by method. Electronic deposits and vendor-processed orders are generally faster than mailed money orders. Also keep in mind that deposited funds may be applied to existing debts or obligations before they become available for commissary purchases.