Corrections
Williamson County Jail
The first Williamson County Jail was built in the 1800's at 105 South Van Buren Street. This building still stands, and is the home of the Williamson County Historical Society.
The current Williamson County Jail is located at 200 W. Jefferson St. Marion, IL. The jail is located on the third floor of the Williamson County Court House.
The current facility was opened in the 1970's and was last updated in 1985. This update included a new video monitoring system and new central control unit. This update greatly increased the security of the Williamson County Jail. The facility is currently a 104 bed facility.
The current facility is certified yearly by the inspectors from the Illinois State Standards for County Jails. The jail has passed all inspections for both security and safety of the inmates and citizens of Williamson County. However the jail is showing its age and has become battered and antiquated.
In early 2009 plans began for the construction of a new correctional facility. The plans have went through much research by highly trained advisory and architectural firms. We are pleased to announce that in late 2010 construction began on the new correctional facility located on the grounds of the Williamson County Court House. This facility will be equipped with all of the state of the art equipment. This will increase the security and safety of inmates as well as the citizens of Williamson County. This facility will have approximately 244 beds.
The Williamson County Jail is commanded by Captain Gary Tyner, along with a very professional and highly trained staff. All Correctional staff undergo the State Of Illinois Training Board Certified 200 Hour Academy. The Williamson County Correctional Officers are responsible for preserving order inside the jail by enforcing the facility’s rules and regulations, your corrections officers are always on the move both inside and outside the Williamson County Jail. Corrections officers check the inmates at least two times an hour and regularly perform shakedowns (the process of searching for contraband) to not only help ensure inmate health and safety, but also to prevent escapes.
