Who to Call — Vermilion County Jail (phone numbers, sheriff, and how to get the inspection report)
Need answers fast—about someone in custody, the jail itself, or the latest inspection report? Here are the key contacts for Vermilion County Jail and the Illinois oversight office.
For Vermilion County Jail, the main phone number is 217/442-4080. The jail’s street address is 2 East South Street, Danville, IL 61832.
The Vermilion County Sheriff is Patrick Hartshorn. His office shares the same number: 217/442-4080. When you call, let them know right away whether you need the jail or the sheriff's office so they can route you to the right person.
For questions beyond what the jail's front desk can answer - especially about standards, oversight, or official monitoring information - contact the Illinois Jail and Detention Standards Unit. Call (217) 558-2200, extension 4212. You can also reach them by mail at P.O. Box 19277, Springfield, Illinois 62794-9277, or by fax at 217-558-4004.
Looking for Vermilion County Jail's inspection report? According to the Illinois Department of Corrections, the county monitoring report should be available for public review through Vermilion County records. It's not meant to be kept internal - you have the right to see it.
Note: The state encourages the county to publicly announce when the monitoring report is available - through a news release or similar notice. If you're having trouble getting it locally, call the Illinois Jail and Detention Standards Unit at (217) 558-2200 ext. 4212.
Hitting dead ends with local contacts? Escalate to the Illinois Jail and Detention Standards Unit at (217) 558-2200, extension 4212. That's the state-level office listed alongside the monitoring paperwork - your best next step when you can't get answers elsewhere.
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