Operated By
Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC)
Facility Type
Maximum-Security State Prison
Mailing Address
Stateville Correctional Center
P.O. Box 112
Joliet
IL 60434
P.O. Box 112
Joliet
IL 60434
Phone
(815) 727-3607
📇 What you'll need: the person's full legal name and their IDOC Number — most lookups, mail, and money transfers all require this number to route correctly.
Mailing Address & Guidelines
Address mail to the person's full name and IDOC number, followed by "Stateville Correctional Center" and the mailing address above. IDOC prohibits stickers, glitter, ink stamps, glue, and pre-stamped or pre-embossed paper on letters. Packages require prior written approval from the person's unit team.
Sending Money
IDOC facilities generally accept deposits through JPay or Access Corrections — confirm which one is currently in use with the facility's business office, since providers occasionally change.
Confirm the current phone/tablet and money-deposit provider directly with the facility, since these are occasionally switched to a different vendor.
⚠️ Double-check before you send anything. Facility rules, mailing addresses, and approved vendors can change with little notice. Confirm current details directly with the facility or its official state/federal DOC page before mailing letters, packages, or money.
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