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Visiting Information
The New Lee County Jail uses SECURUS TECHNOLOGIES as its Inmate Phone System, Remote Video Visitation System and an On-Site Video Visitation System. Questions you may call their toll free number 800-844-6591 or visiting their website https://securustech.net
As of March 20th 2020 the Lee County Jail has suspended ON SITE VISITATION for inmates. Do to the Illinois Governor’s Executive Order which prohibits NON-ESSENTIAL TRAVEL which would include visiting inmates. This suspension will be in force until the EO is lifted or changed.
The use of “Home Visits” through Securus Technologies is a possibility however there is a fee for that visit and you will need to register to use the Home Visit system.
The On-Site Video Visitation System will be available on Saturday OR Sunday’s from 7:30am till 11:00am and 12:30pm till 4:30pm. An inmate is only allowed 1 On-Site Video Visitation per weekend. The On-Site Video Visitation is for friends/families who have been placed on the inmate’s approved visitation list. If you are not on that list, you will not be allowed to visit. You will also need to bring a valid ID to the onsite visit. To schedule for an On-Site Video Visitation, you MUST schedule 24 hours in advance by going to http://videovisitanywhere.com and select Schedule On-Site Visit.
On the day of your scheduled visit:
- It is recommended to arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled visit.
- Have a valid photo ID for you and any and all additional visitors that will be accompanying you (they also must be on the inmates approved visitation list).
- If the visiting area is unoccupied you may be authorized to enter the visitation area and log into the system.
- You may schedule any future visits up to 3 weeks before or after your visits.
- No persons under 18 will be allowed to visit without parent or legal guardian present.
Remote Video Visitation System will be available 7 days a week 7:00am till 9:30pm except between 11:30am and 12:30pm and 4:30pm and 5:30pm. You will need to ENROLL AND CREATE an account (unless you already have an account) with SECURUS TECHNOLOGIES at http://videovisitanywhere.com
Here is a link to 3 videos to Create an Account, sign up for video visit, and scheduling a visit.
Inmate Commissary
Lee County uses Stellar Commissary Services. To place funds on an inmates account:
- Money orders made payable to the inmate must be mailed (cash can be deposited anytime via the KIOSK machine in vestibule)
- You can go online to jailatm.com Any questions on this service please contact:
JailAtm Technical Support –Friends & Family 870-627-5476. A user account must be created to use this site. - You can go to jailatm.com to purchase commissary Gift Packs when available.
Inmate Mail Information
- All incoming and outgoing mail is subject to inspection
- All letters must be address to the detainee at 240 East Progress Drive, Dixon, IL 61021
- Mail MUST have a return address and name or it will be disposed of
- Money orders made payable to the inmate must be mailed (cash can be deposited anytime via the KIOSK machine in vestibule)
- The Lee County Jail does not deliver personal messages to inmates
- Mail from protected persons either by OOP or court restrictions are not given to the inmate.
Phone Call Information
- Securus is the phone system Lee County Jail uses for inmate use. 800-644-6591 for customer service. Click here for their website for other information.
- Inmates can make collect calls to regular landlines
- Inmates can make calls to cell phones who can pay instantly with a credit card or setting up an account with Securus
- Inmates can use money from their personal jail account to make phone calls
- All phone calls are subject to recording and monitoring
Bond Information
- Cash is accepted (no personal checks) Exact amount only no change is given.
- For large bond amounts, Certified Bank Checks are accepted payable to the Lee County Circuit Clerk
- Visa/MasterCard/Discover/American Express are accepted with a 7% non refundable fee. click here for details for GovPayNet.
Victim Notification
If you are a victim in a crime or you just want to be notified when a detainee gets released from jail, visit VineLink and register to be notified by their service.
Items Allowed
- An inmate may have 1 prescription glasses.
- Any CURRENT medications within the prescription bottle can be dropped off but will need to be approved by medical staff.
- Inmate court clothes may be dropped off only when a jury trial has been scheduled.
- All hygiene items are available on the commissary or Lee County Jail will be provided if no funds are available
Miscellaneous Information
- To find out an inmates court information click Full Court Enterprise or call the Lee County Circuit Clerk at 815-284-5234.
The Lee County Jail does not give out Court Date Information - Cash can be dropped off anytime to the KIOSK machine inside the vestibule. It takes cash or Credit/Debit and a $2 fee will be assessed for each deposit.
- The Lee County Jail does not deliver notes, letters not mailed, or messages to inmates. Please make other arrangements
- Inmates may receive up to 7 photos by U.S. Mail that are not of the polaroid type, have alcohol/drug use, gang symbols/signs, any lewd or provocative in nature depicted in the photos. Any question as to whether the photo violates this policy the inmate will not receive the photos.