Danville Correctional Center

*Operational capacity is the maximum amount of beds a facility has; to include all health care, crisis, segregation, protective custody, isolation, R&Cs, and future beds that are down for repair. Data reflects a bed space capacity census that was conducted in CY19.

**As of 1/1/21

Visitor ADA Accommodations

IDOC Visitation Rules and Information—please review before visiting

The Illinois Department of Corrections is implementing a multi-phase plan to resume in-person visits as safely as possible. The number of visitors per two and a half-hour time slot are limited to ensure social distancing measures are closely followed. Phase 3, which takes effect January 31, 2022, requires proof of vaccination, an approved vaccination exemption, or a vaccination exemption under review by IDOC to enter an Illinois Department of Corrections facility. To visit Danville Correctional Center, you must sign up at least 14 days in advance.

Video Visitation

Video visitation hours are Sunday through Saturday 8:00am – 11:00am; 12:00pm – 3:30pm; 4:00pm – 6:00pm. Visitors should log on 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.

Video Visitation Guidelines

Business Mail:
3820 East Main Street
Danville, IL 61834

Individual in Custody Mail:
Individual in Custody Name & IDOC#
3820 East Main Street
Danville, IL 61834 

Phone: (217) 446-0441
Fax: (217) 446-9505

Danville Correctional Center encourages positive attitudes, programs and work opportunities for adult males incarcerated at the facility to promote a climate of safe and secure conditions for staff, individuals in custody and the community.

Danville Correctional Center is a medium security adult male institution. The facility has 17 buildings, which encompasses a total of 85 acres. The living units consist of three X-type housing units, one T-type housing unit, one receiving unit, one segregation unit and a 15-bed health care unit. The center houses general population individuals in custody.

Individual in Custody Programs

Academic:

• ABE (Adult Basic Education)
• GED (General Education Development)
• Title One Program (Under 21 years old)
• College Remedial
• Associates Degree Program

Vocational:

• Horticulture
• Automotive Technology
• Construction Occupations
• Custodial Maintenance
• Job Preparedness

Industries:

• Cardboard box production
• Screen printing department
• Full sewing line
• Book binding department
• Embroidery department
• Graphic art department

Volunteer Services:

• Education Justice Project (EJP)
• Divine Hope Bible College
• Religious Services
• Alcoholics Anonymous
• Narcotics Anonymous
• Upper Level Reading Development Program

Other:

• Social Services and Counseling
• Lifestyle Redirection
• TRAC I
• Parole School Day 1
• Parole School Day 2
• Substance Abuse
• Drug Education
• Anger Management
• Parenting Class
• Psychological Services
• Incarcerated Veterans Transition Program
• Veterans Support Group
• Leisure Time Activity
• Chaplaincy
• Library Services