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Pope County Jail

Pope County Jail, IL Prison Inmates

Updated on: July 14, 2023
State
Illinois
City
Golconda
Postal Code
62938
County
Pope County
Phone Number
618-683-4321
Location
216 East Decatur Street, Golconda, IL, 62938

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When a person is arrested, they are initially transferred to the Central Jail, which is located at the Pope County Jail at 216 East Decatur Street, Golconda, IL, 62938. Any inmate that does not leave on bond, will meet before a judge within 24 hours after arrest. It is possible for a misdemeanor, that an arrestee might be released without spending time in jail. If it is a felony, the judge will set bail.

Pope County Sheriffs Department

Address
216 Decatur Street, Golconda, Illinois, 62938
Phone
618-683-4321
Fax
618-683-2201

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Sending a Mail/Care Package

You can send mail to an inmate at this address:

(Inmate’s Full Name)/Booking Number
Pope County Jail
216 East Decatur Street, Golconda, IL, 62938

Keep in mind that inmates are only allowed to receive postcards. Do not send letters or anything besides a postcard.

Postcards must be at least 3.5 inches by 4.25 inches, but not any bigger than 4.25 inches by 6 inches.

Sending Money

The best way to send money to an inmate is by money order through the mail.

Make the envelope out to:

Pope County Jail
216 East Decatur Street, Golconda, IL, 62938
"FOR DEPOSIT ONLY"
Inmates Name/Booking Number

Money Orders should be filled out to "Pope County Jail Inmate Account" on the "Pay To" line. If not, it will be returned to sender. Do not include any personal notes or letters addressed to inmates with a money order. Notes and letters will not be delivered to the inmate.

Phone calls

Inmates at the Pope County Jail cannot receive phone calls. Once they are booked and arranged in their housing, they will be able to make outgoing calls collect, as long as the receiver of the phone call accepts the phone charges.

Visitation

The easiest way to visit is via a non-contact video visitation. These visits occur at the Pope County Jail Visitation Center located at 216 East Decatur Street, Golconda, IL, 62938. You can visit daily between 7:45a.m. to 7:30 p.m, but only if you have an appointment.

Before you visit, you need to call 618-683-4321 between 8am-7pm to schedule a visit. Call one day before you are planning on visiting an inmate. If you have already visited, you can schedule your next visit online by clicking here. Schedule a visit up to 7 days in advance. You can schedule a visit at a computer in the lobby, if you do not have access at home to a computer.

Remember to dress conservatively when you visit.

Visiting Hours

Monday — 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday — 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday — 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Thursday — 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday — 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday — 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
Sunday — 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM

Directions

Refer the map below to find the driving directions.

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