Big Muddy River Correctional Center

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Big Muddy River Correctional Center Illinois

Big Muddy River Correctional Center

Big Muddy River Correctional Center is located in Ina Illinois part of Jefferson County.  It is a medium security facility that can house approximately 1,958 adult males. This facility has a receiving and orientation unit for new arrivals, eventually an inmate will end up in one of four housing units.  Inmates who have behavioral issues, are difficult to manage, or have safety concerns may end up in the segregation unit.  The facility also has an infirmary unit which consists of 15 beds.

Inmates serving time at Big Muddy River Correctional Center can earn a GED, an adult basic education or take special education classes.  Vocational opportunities include various construction based skills, automotive repair, culinary arts courses, and horticulture.  Substance abuse treatment, anger management, and sex offender treatment programs are all offered to inmates who require them.

Visiting Hours at Big Muddy River Correctional Center:

Visiting for General Population inmates is everyday from 8:30am-5:30pm.  Inmates can have up to six visits per month, but no more than two visits may occur on weekends or holidays.  You must arrive for visitor processing prior to 4pm or you will not be allowed to visit.

Visiting for inmates in Segregation occurs everyday from 10am-1pm.  Segregation visiting is only one hour in duration.  You must arrive prior to noon or you will not be admitted to visitation.

Physical Address:

Big Muddy River Correctional Center
251 N. Illinois Highway 37
Ina, IL 62846

Telephone:

(618)-437-5300

Inmate Mailing Address:

Inmate Name, ID Number
​Big Muddy River Correctional Center
251 N. Illinois Highway 37
Ina, IL 62846