Hancock County Jail Mailing Address, Inmate Mail & Rules

Hancock County Jail

County Jail / Adult Detention Facility

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Mailing Address

[Inmate Full Legal / Booked Name] — [Inmate / Booking Number if known]
Hancock County Jail
98 Buchanan Street
Carthage, IL 62321

Physical Address

98 Buchanan Street, Carthage, IL 62321

Phone

Governing Agency

Hancock County Sheriff's Office

Inmate ID

Inmate / Booking Number — Not required

Last Verified

September 27, 2026

Facility Mailing and Service Information

All family/friend correspondence must be sent through the U.S. Postal Service and addressed to the inmate's full name at 98 Buchanan Street, Carthage, IL 62321.

Source: Official sourceLast verified: September 27, 2026

Hancock permits up to 10 pictures, no nudity, and pictures may not exceed 5 x 7 inches.

Source: Official sourceLast verified: September 27, 2026

Books, puzzle books and magazines may be approved on a limited basis; newspapers are not allowed.

Source: Official sourceLast verified: September 27, 2026

Certified checks or money orders may be mailed under current Hancock rules; cash and personal checks are returned. JailATM is also available.

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 Hancock County Jail before mailing.

Use:
[Inmate Full Legal / Booked Name] — [Inmate / Booking Number if known]
Hancock County Jail
98 Buchanan Street
Carthage, IL 62321

Include the sender's complete first and last name and return address.

About Hancock County Jail

Hancock County Jail is a current 54-bed county jail at 98 Buchanan Street in Carthage.

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