Coles County Jail

Coles County Jail

County Jail / Adult Detention Facility
Mailing Address
[Inmate Full Legal / Booked Name] — [Inmate / Booking Number if known]
Coles County Jail
701 7th Street
Charleston, IL 61920
Physical Address
701 7th Street, Charleston, IL 61920
Governing Agency
Coles County Sheriff's Office
Inmate ID
Inmate / Booking Number — Not required
Last Verified
September 27, 2026

Facility Mailing and Service Information

Address mail to the inmate's full name at 701 7th Street, Charleston, IL 61920. Incoming mail must include the sender's full name and address. Glitter, glue, tape, stickers, labels, blank stationery and Polaroids are prohibited.
Source: Official sourceLast verified: September 27, 2026
Confirm the facility's current photograph size, quantity and content restrictions before mailing. Do not send irreplaceable originals.
Source: Official sourceLast verified: September 27, 2026
Books and magazines are not accepted under the ordinary mail policy; current Coles rules permit new newspapers directly from the publisher. Verify any exception before ordering.
Source: Official sourceLast verified: September 27, 2026
Cash, coins, phone cards, credit cards and checks are prohibited in inmate mail. Money orders payable to the inmate are accepted under the current published jail rules.
Source: Official sourceLast verified: September 27, 2026
Verify current custody, visitor approval/registration requirements and the current visitation/video-visitation schedule before traveling.
Source: Official sourceLast verified: September 27, 2026

How to Address Your Letter

Verify the person is currently housed at Coles County Jail before mailing.

Use:
[Inmate Full Legal / Booked Name] — [Inmate / Booking Number if known]
Coles County Jail
701 7th Street
Charleston, IL 61920

Include the sender's complete first and last name and return address. Confirm current local restrictions before sending photos, publications, packages, money or irreplaceable originals.

About Coles County Jail

Coles County Jail is the current county detention facility at 701 7th Street in Charleston.

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