Corrections

In 1989 the Law Enforcement Center was constructed, and the jail is located on the second floor. When it opened it housed approximately 195 inmates. In 2001 the Bivens Whitten Juvenile Detention Center was closed and in 2006 the building was remodeled to house adult prisoners. With the remodeling the current jail now houses 425 inmates. New technology in the jail includes digital video recording of 215 cameras and video visitation. The new cameras throughout the jail ensure better security for inmates, staff and visitors.

Prior to 1989 the Macon County Jail was located above the Macon County Courthouse. It housed approximately 80 inmates.

The Macon County Sheriff's Office has a zero-tolerance policy with regard to sexual abuse and sexual harassment of inmates, either by staff members or other inmates. Inmates have the right to be free from sexual abuse, from sexual harassment and from retaliation for reporting such incidents. For more information regarding PREA-Prison Rape Elimination Act click here and 2024 PREA Audit Report click here

The Illinois Department of Corrections has completed an inspection of the Macon County Jail on October 19, 2023. Click here for the 2024 IDOC Inspection Report.