Search Inmates in Alexander County, Illinois. Results May Include: Arrests, Bookings, Criminal Record, Confinement Reason, Court Case #, Warrant #, Bond, Offense Date, Date of Birth, Description.
Alexander County Sheriff Overview
Alexander County can be found in the southernmost tip of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, there are 8,238 people living in the 253-square mile area. The population density is 35 people per square mile. This county was created in 1819 from a portion of Union County. It was named in honor of a doctor who had a practice in the original county seat (America) named William M. Alexander. The county seat is Cairo. The zip codes of this county are 62988, 62992, 62914, 62969, 62990, and 62962.
Sheriff Tim Brown is the highest ranking law enforcement agent in Alexander County. He is an elected official who heads the Sheriff’s Office which is responsible for keeping the citizens safe and secure. Ellen Henderson Bigham serves as the Alexander County Clerk & Recorder. Her duties and responsibilities include maintaining all records of deeds, administering voter registration, and issuing marriage licenses. Her contact number is 618-734-7000.
Alexander County Sheriff’s Office
2000 Washington Avenue
Cairo, Illinois, 62914
Phone: 618-734-2141
Inmate Search in Alexander County Jail
The Alexander County Jail does not post a Weekly Arrest Report Online, a list containing the names of individuals currently detained in the facility. If you wish to locate someone here, please call 618-734-2141 and make a direct inquiry to a jail officer.
Important Jail Policies and Procedures
Inmate visitation at the Alexander County Jail must be scheduled in advance. Each inmate is allotted a certain amount of time for visitation. To learn the schedule, you must get in touch with the jail staff. Visitors are required to present a valid photo ID and be properly attired. Anyone with a previous record of felony or probation would not be allowed to visit.
Inmates are also allowed to receive mail. Keep in mind that the jail will only accept inmate mail sent via the U.S. Postal Service. Sending funds to an inmate is also done through mailing postal money orders. When sending mail, you must follow the format below:
Inmate’s Name
Alexander County Jail
2000 Washington Avenue
Cairo, Illinois, 62914
Sex Offender Search and Lookup
Sex offenders are individuals who have been convicted of either a sex-related crime such as rape, molestation, child pornography, sexual abuse of a minor, and incest. Bear in mind that some of the search results may only list last known addresses of offenders because some of them do not update their registration. Make sure to read the disclaimer before using the registry.
Bail and Bondsman
Bail is a process in which a defendant must lodge property or money to the court in order to obtain release from police custody while awaiting trial. The amount of bail is set by the court and will depend on the type of offense. If bail cannot be posted, a defendant can hire a bondsman to secure his release. A bondsman typically charges 10% of the bail as his non-refundable fee.
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