Pontiac Correctional Center: visiting, mail, money and current status
Pontiac Correctional Center is a Illinois state prison run by the IDOC in Pontiac. Official links, a family guide, and what families report right now.
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Address and phone
Pontiac Correctional Center
700 West Lincoln Street, Pontiac, IL 61764
815-842-2816
From the official IDOC page. Official facility page (opens in new tab)
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IDOC Individual in Custody Search (official) (opens in new tab)
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How to search: enter the person's legal last and first name, or their IDOC ID number if you have it. Nicknames and misspellings usually return nothing; try fewer letters or a different spelling of the name. IDOC uses the IDOC number; electronic deposits need that number and the person's last name.
What the dates mean: any dates shown, such as admission, sentence or projected release dates, come from IDOC's own records. Projected dates can change (for example with earned credits, discipline or parole decisions) and are not a guarantee. Ask IDOC or the facility before making plans around a date.
Release and transfer alerts: Illinois takes part in VINE (official source (opens in new tab)). Families can sign up free on VINELink (opens in new tab) for release, transfer and court-date alerts. It's built mainly for crime victims.
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FAQ
How do I find someone at Pontiac Correctional Center?
Use the official IDOC Individual in Custody Search. The record shows the person's current facility.
What is the address of Pontiac Correctional Center?
700 West Lincoln Street, Pontiac, IL 61764. Phone: 815-842-2816. Source: the IDOC facility page.
How do I send mail to someone at Pontiac Correctional Center?
Personal mail address listed by IDOC: Name and IDOC number, Pontiac Correctional Center, 700 West Lincoln Street, Pontiac, IL 61764.
How do I send money to someone at Pontiac Correctional Center?
Deposits go through the state's approved providers, which IDOC lists as JPay, MoneyGram (receive code 7364, blue Express Payment form) and Western Union's Send2Corrections. Use the person's IDOC number and last name. Electronic deposits can be up to $5,000 ($3,000 for MoneyGram). JPay and Western Union deposits usually post in 24-48 business hours; MoneyGram in 72-96.
How do I get notified when someone is released in Illinois?
Illinois takes part in VINE. Sign up free on VINELink (https://vinelink.vineapps.com) for release, transfer and court-date alerts by phone, email or text.
Family guide: money, calls, visits and mail
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Sending money
- Deposits go through the state's approved providers, which IDOC lists as JPay, MoneyGram (receive code 7364, blue Express Payment form) and Western Union's Send2Corrections. Use the person's IDOC number and last name.
- Electronic deposits can be up to $5,000 ($3,000 for MoneyGram). JPay and Western Union deposits usually post in 24-48 business hours; MoneyGram in 72-96.
- Money orders (up to $999.99) are payable to JPay and go with IDOC's lockbox deposit slip to: PO Box 260250, Hollywood, FL 33026. Do not send money orders to the facility.
- IDOC no longer uses GTL/ConnectNetwork for deposits.
Fees change. Check the official IDOC page (opens in new tab) for current fees before you pay.
Official pages: JPay (approved provider) (opens in new tab)
The state's approved app (JPay): App Store (opens in new tab) Google Play (opens in new tab)
Source: IDOC (official) (opens in new tab) · Last checked · Report an error
Phone calls and video visits
- Phone service is from the state's approved provider, which IDOC lists as ICSolutions. People in custody can only call numbers on their approved list, so write and ask to be added.
- To get calls on a cell phone, set up a prepaid ICSolutions account first (888-506-8407). Calls can also be paid from the person's own trust account through commissary.
- Calls may show varying caller-ID numbers so they aren't flagged as spam.
- Video visits are scheduled through ICSolutions at least 7 days and up to 30 days ahead; up to 2 a week, 1 a day, up to 3 approved visitors. All video visits are recorded.
Official pages: ICSolutions (approved provider) (opens in new tab)
The state's approved app (ICSolutions): App Store (opens in new tab) Google Play (opens in new tab)
Source: IDOC (official) (opens in new tab) · Last checked · Report an error
In-person visiting
- Schedule in-person visits online through the facility sign-up linked from IDOC's visiting page; finish within 30 minutes or the sign-up times out. Arrive at least 10 minutes early.
- On arrival, call the facility for guidance. Adults need two forms of ID (one a state-issued photo ID) and vehicle information.
- Phones, smart watches, food, bags, keys and most medications are not allowed in the visiting room; small lockers are available. All people, vehicles and items are subject to search.
- Visits can be denied during a lockdown. Check IDOC's lockdown information before you travel.
Source: IDOC (official) (opens in new tab) · Last checked · Report an error
Becoming an approved visitor
- All visitors except government officials and legal visitors must be on the person's approved visitation list.
- To find out if you are on the list, write to the person. IDOC staff cannot tell you by phone.
- IDOC does not publish a typical approval wait time.
Source: IDOC (official) (opens in new tab) · Last checked · Report an error
Personal mail address for this facility:
Name and IDOC number, Pontiac Correctional Center, 700 West Lincoln Street, Pontiac, IL 61764
- Mail is sent to the facility. Personal letters, cards and photos are scanned or photocopied in color, and the person receives the copy.
- Envelopes need a complete return address. Don't send stamps, blank paper or cards, stickers, money orders, checks or cash, or mail with stains, glitter or perfume.
- Publications must be mailed directly by a publisher, bookstore or distributor.
- Unauthorized items are not delivered; IDOC notifies the sender, who can appeal.
Source: IDOC (official) (opens in new tab) · Last checked · Report an error
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