Inmate Search • Mugshots • Records • Complete Guide
The most comprehensive, practical guide to the DuPage County Jail system. Direct access to official inmate search, mugshots, bond information, visitation scheduling, commissary deposits, phone calls, mail rules, inmate programs, and every official resource — straight from the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office.
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Official DuPage County Inmate Search — Step by Step
The official, free way to find someone currently held in DuPage County Jail is through the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office online inmate search tool. This database is maintained by the Sheriff’s Office and includes booking details, mugshots, charges, bond information, and custody status for all current inmates.
search.dupagesheriff.org
OFFICIAL • FREEReal-time inmate roster with mugshots (booking photos), charges with statute codes, bond amounts, booking dates, court dates, custody status, and inmate number.
How to Search for an Inmate (Takes Under a Minute)
- Open the official portal: Go to search.dupagesheriff.org/inmate/list on any browser (phone, tablet, or computer). No login or account needed.
- Browse or search: The page displays the full current inmate roster. Enter the person’s last name, first name, or booking number in the search field to filter results.
- Click on an inmate’s name to view full details — mugshot, physical description, booking date, charges, bond amount, court dates, and visiting information.
- Write down the booking number/inmate number — you will need it for posting bond, scheduling visitation, depositing commissary money, sending mail, and making phone calls.
What Information Does the Inmate Search Show?
- 📸Mugshot (Booking Photo) — Taken during intake processing
- 🆔Inmate/Booking Number — Your “key” for everything (bond, visits, mail, money)
- ⚖️Current Charges — Statute codes and descriptions for each charge
- 💰Bond Amount — Bond set by the court for each charge (note: Illinois eliminated cash bail for most offenses in 2023)
- 📅Booking Date — When the person was booked into the system
- 🔒Status — In custody, released, etc.
- 🏛️Court Information — Next court date and case details
- 👤Physical Description — Height, weight, hair color, eye color
- 👥Visit Information — Visitation scheduling details
Alternative Search & Contact Methods
Phone: Booking & Bond Information
24/7Call (630) 407-2255 for booking and bond information. Give the staff the person’s full name and date of birth.
V.I.N.E. — Victim Notification System
AUTOMATED ALERTSRegister with V.I.N.E. (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) to receive automatic phone notifications when an inmate’s custody status changes (released, transferred, escaped). DuPage was the first county in Illinois to offer this service (since 2006).
DuPage County Jail — Location, Facilities & Contact
The DuPage County Jail is operated by the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Bureau under Sheriff James Mendrick (in office since December 2018). Located within the DuPage County Government Complex in Wheaton, the facility has a total capacity of 825 beds and is staffed by over 250 officers and clerks. It is the second-largest county jail in Illinois.
Facility History & Facts
DuPage County has housed inmates since 1868. The current jail facility was constructed for $14 million, opened in November 1983 with 310 beds. A 471-bed addition was completed in 1995, bringing total capacity to 825 beds. The facility also operates a house arrest program for up to 78 inmates daily.
- 🏛️Capacity: 825 beds (main facility) + 78 house arrest
- 👮Staff: 256+ officers and clerks
- 🍽️Meals: 3 well-balanced meals per day for all inmates
- 🏥Medical: Full medical, dental, and mental health services (co-pay required; never denied for insufficient funds)
- 📺TVs: Provided in each living area (except disciplinary segregation)
- 🏋️Recreation: Gym access on scheduled times
- 🚌Public Transit: Schedules to/from the facility available in the Visitation Lobby
Bond & Pretrial Release in DuPage County — How It Works Now
Illinois’ criminal justice system changed dramatically in September 2023 when the Pretrial Fairness Act (part of the SAFE-T Act) eliminated cash bail. Here’s what you need to know:
How the New System Works
Step 1: Arrest & Booking
After arrest, the person is brought to DuPage County Jail (501 N. County Farm Rd) for booking — ID confirmation, fingerprinting, medical screening, and intake photo.
Step 2: Bond Court / Detention Hearing
A judge reviews the case and decides whether to release or detain the person based on risk factors — not ability to pay. For serious offenses (violent felonies, certain weapons charges), the state can petition to hold the person without release.
Step 3: Conditions of Release
If released, the judge may set conditions such as GPS monitoring, no-contact orders, drug testing, curfew, or regular check-ins with pretrial services.
Step 4: Release or Detention
If released, processing typically takes several hours. If detained (held without release), the person remains in custody until trial or a successful appeal of detention.
If Bond/Monetary Conditions Still Apply
In limited circumstances where monetary conditions are set:
- 🏦Go to DuPage County Jail at 501 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton to post
- 💵Cash, cashier’s check, or money order accepted. Illinois typically requires 10% of the bond amount to be posted (the “D-bond” or 10% system)
- 📞Call (630) 407-2255 to verify the exact bond amount and instructions
Official Bond / Surrendering Page
OFFICIALDuPage County Jail Visitation — Complete Rules & Schedule
DuPage County Jail provides both on-site video visitation and remote video visitation. All visits must be scheduled in advance through the online scheduling system.
Visitation Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 7:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM |
| Sunday | 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM |
How to Schedule a Visit (Step by Step)
- Register online at dupagecountyil.gtlvisitme.com — enter your personal information and create an account.
- Verify your email — check your inbox (and spam/junk folder) for the verification email from the system. Click to confirm.
- Log in with the temporary password provided, then change it to something you’ll remember.
- Schedule your visit — select date, time, and the inmate you wish to visit. Visits must be booked at least 1 day in advance but no more than 10 days ahead.
- Arrive on time with valid government-issued photo ID. Attorneys and professional visitors must register at least 15 minutes before visiting hours end.
Visit Rules at a Glance
- ⏱️Regular inmates: One 30-minute visit per week
- ⏱️Trustee inmates: One 60-minute visit per week (or two 30-minute visits)
- 👥Visitor list: Each inmate can have up to 7 approved adult visitors (minors excluded from the count)
- 🪪ID Required: Valid government-issued photo ID for every visit
- 👔Dress Code: Conservative dress required — no revealing clothing, offensive graphics, or anything inappropriate for a family setting
- 🚫Prohibited: Cell phones, cameras, recording devices, bags, food, gum
- 🔒Security: All vehicles and lockers are subject to search
- 🚫Note: An inmate may refuse a visit even if the visitor is at the jail
- ✈️Long-distance visitors: If traveling from another state or great distance, call (630) 407-2284 to request extended visitation
On-Site Video Visitation
DuPage County Jail conducts in-person visits via video visitation terminals at the facility (not face-to-face through glass). On-site video visits run 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM. Attorney visits are the exception and may be conducted differently.
Remote Video Visitation (From Home)
Remote video visits are available through GettingOut (by ViaPath/GTL). Visit from your phone, tablet, or computer anywhere.
- Register at the GettingOut website or download the app (available on iOS App Store and Google Play Store).
- Select DuPage County Jail as the facility.
- Choose account type: “Inmate Account” (inmate controls spending) or “Friends & Family Account” (you control all communication).
- Validate your identity and phone number, then select your inmate and schedule a visit.
GettingOut Customer Service: (866) 516-0115
Official Visitation Links
OFFICIALHow to Put Money on an Inmate’s Books (Commissary Deposits)
Inmates need money in their account to purchase commissary items (snacks, hygiene products, writing supplies, clothing) and use communication services (phone calls, video visits, messaging). Money is accepted every day at all times.
Deposit Methods
Online Deposit
Use the approved vendor’s online portal. Register with the inmate’s name and booking number, then deposit using a credit or debit card. Check with the jail for the current approved vendor.
Lobby Deposit Kiosk
Cash and credit/debit card kiosks are located in the jail lobby at 501 N. County Farm Road. Available during visiting hours.
Mail a Money Order
Mail a USPS or Western Union money order (no personal checks, no cash) to the address below.
Phone Deposit
Call the approved vendor’s phone number to deposit by credit or debit card. Contact the jail at (630) 407-2400 for the current vendor phone number.
Inmate’s Full Name & Booking Number
DuPage County Jail
PO Box 957
Wheaton, IL 60187-0957
Important: Send the money order in its own envelope. Never include letters or photos with money. Never send personal checks or cash.
How Inmates Make Phone Calls from DuPage County Jail
Phone Access
- 📞Phones are installed at each cell block and accessible daily from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
- 📲All outgoing calls are collect calls — the person being called pays the charges
- 🚫No incoming calls are allowed to inmates
- 🆘Emergencies: Contact the Watch Commander at (630) 407-2400 who may be able to patch you through to an inmate
- 🔍All calls are monitored and recorded — do not discuss case details
How to Send Mail to DuPage County Jail Inmates
Mailing Address for Personal Mail
Inmate’s Full Name & Booking Number
DuPage County Jail
PO Box 957
Wheaton, IL 60187-0957
Mail Rules
- ✉️All incoming and outgoing mail is opened and inspected for contraband
- 📝Every page must include the inmate’s name and booking number
- 📬One page of your letter must include a return address
- ✏️Writing must be in pencil or blue/black ink
- 📧Electronic messaging is also available through GettingOut — send secure messages and photos digitally
Indigent Inmates
Inmates without commissary funds are provided envelopes, paper, and postcards each week upon request.
Official Mail & Letters Page
OFFICIALInmate Programs & Services — Education, Rehab & Healthcare
DuPage County Jail provides extensive rehabilitation programs through J.U.S.T. of DuPage (Justice, Understanding, Serving, Teaching) — a non-profit agency started in 1986 that provides social service programs to inmates. All programs are funded by inmates at no cost to taxpayers.
Education Programs
- 🎓GED Program: Between 30 and 50 inmates earn their high school diploma each year through the GED program
- 🏫College Courses: The College of DuPage offers various college-level courses to eligible inmates
Substance Abuse Programs
An estimated 80% of inmates have substance abuse involvement prior to incarceration. The jail provides drug counseling and substance abuse classes including Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA). The facility also offers Medicated Assisted Treatment (MAT) for inmates fighting opioid addiction, in partnership with the DuPage County Health Department.
Additional Programs
- 🏥Medical, Dental & Mental Health: Full services available. Co-pay required for some services, but care is never denied for lack of funds.
- 🎨Gang Tattoo Removal: Nationally acclaimed program helping inmates remove gang-related tattoos
- 👕Clothing: All inmates are supplied clothing, bedding, and linens with regular scheduled exchanges
- 🗳️Voting Rights: Information on voting with a criminal record is available at the facility
J.U.S.T. of DuPage
NON-PROFITContact J.U.S.T. at (630) 407-2201 for information about inmate programs, volunteer opportunities, and services.
Frequently Asked Questions — DuPage County Jail
Complete Official Resource Directory — DuPage County Jail
Every official DuPage County Sheriff’s Office link and resource in one place.
| Resource | Official Link |
|---|---|
| Inmate Search (Current) | search.dupagesheriff.org/inmate/list |
| Recently Released Inmates | search.dupagesheriff.org/inmate/release |
| Sheriff’s Office Home | dupagesheriff.org |
| Jail / Correctional Facility | dupagesheriff.org/jail |
| Schedule a Visit (GTL) | dupagecountyil.gtlvisitme.com |
| V.I.N.E. (Victim Notification) | dupagesheriff.org/VINE |
| DuPage County Government | dupagecounty.gov |
| 18th Judicial Circuit Court | dupagecounty.gov/courts |
| Illinois DOC Inmate Search | illinois.gov/idoc — Inmate Search |
| Federal BOP Inmate Locator | bop.gov/inmateloc |
| Sheriff Email | sheriff@dupagesheriff.org |