Fayette County Sheriff
The office of Sheriff is an elected position with the Sheriff serving a term of four years. Sheriff's office duties include, but are not limited to the following:
- Civil Process (Prepayment required for service fees)
- Court Security
- Jail Operations
- Jail/Courthouse Maintenance
Staff
The Sheriff's Office consists of:
- 2 Full-Time Administrative Assistants
- 4 Full-Time Telecommunicators
- 8 Full-Time Deputies
- 2 Full-Time Investigators
- 1 Part-Time Maintenance
- 1 Full-Time Custodial Employee
- 22 Part-Time Support Personnel
- 5 Full-Time Dispatchers
- 10 Full-Time Correctional Deputies
K9 Zero
K9's are trained for multi-purpose for the following:
- Drug Interdiction
- Evidence Search
- Narcotics Detection
- Tracking
Fayette County Sheriff's Office & Jail
- Fayette County Sheriff's Office & Jail is located at 221 S. 7th St., Vandalia, Illinois.
- Directions: Take I-70 exit 61, turn east on Randolph to 8th Street, turn south, travel 3 blocks to Johnson
- Law Enforcement Entrance: South door of jail
- Inmate Visitor Entrance: Through courthouse main entrance
Jail Information
Here are helpful links related to the Fayette County Jail:
- Phone and video visitation system: https://www.homewav.com/
- Commissary system: https://deposits.jailatm.com/webdeposits/
- View Jail Rules and additional information
PREA Mission Statement
The Fayette County Jail is a division of the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office under the responsibility and control of the Fayette County Sheriff, Chief Deputy and Jail Administrator.
It is the mission of the Fayette County Jail to protect the public while providing a safe, clean, zero tolerance, and well-managed environment for employees, inmates and visitors.
These goals shall be attained through effective management of policy and procedure, quality staff training, inmate accountability, and a facility maintenance program, all performed in a professional manner.
It is also our mission to provide those incarcerated, employees, and visitors with zero tolerance of sexual abuse, education, behavior management, and various program opportunities designed to improve their ability to return as productive members of society.
Courthouse Security
BY ORDER OF THE COURT
PROPER DRESS REQUIRED
When entering the Courthouse, an appropriate dress code will be observed by all, including litigants, witnesses, jurors and spectators.
The following is NOT appropriate dress:
Cut-off pants, tank tops, halter tops, mesh shirts, shirts with inappropriate or offensive logos, pictures, or writing, shirts with sleeves cut off, short skirts, short shorts, or pajama pants.
Notwithstanding the above, if a Judge determines your attire is not appropriate, and you are a participant, your case may be continued, or you may be asked to return in proper attire.
BY ORDER OF THE SHERIFF OF FAYETTE COUNTY
NO Firearms (whether real, fake, replica toy or otherwise)
NO Firearm holding devices
NO Ammunition
NO Explosive or Incendiary devices
NO Knives
NO Mace or Pepper spray
NO Glass items
NO Tools
NO Heavy Chains – to be determined by staff not patrons
NO Entry for any items that can be used as a weapon
NO Restraining Devices or Restraining Device Keys
NO Biker or Gang jackets including flags, symbols or colors
NO Large Bags
NO Food or Drink from outside the facility
NO Food allowed above the 1st Floor
NO Electronics – cell phones, computers, laptops, tablets, readers, camera, audio or video recorders, bluetooth devices, communication watches, games or any other electronics
Helpful Hints:
Remember, electronics are not allowed. If there is information that you feel is important on your phone or other electronic device, you must print that information ahead of time, so it can be brought into the Courthouse.
Public Safety Information & Addiction Resources
Illinois Drug Rehab Programs & Mental Health Services in Vandalia, IL
Fentanyl Abuse:
DEA Reports: Fentanyl is the leading cause of death for Americans between the ages of 18 and 45. Laboratory testing indicates 7 out of every 10 pills seized by DEA contain a lethal dose of fentanyl. Please see the below link for more information and resources about preventing fentanyl abuse:
Resources Provided by the American Addiction Centers Website
- Drug Rehab Guide for Addiction and Mental Health
- Addiction Resources for Veterans
- Resources for State Funded Rehab
Resources for Supporting The LGBTQ+ Community with Addiction
Freedom of Information Act (F.O.I.A.) Notice
Direct F.O.I.A. Request(s) to:
fcso@fayettecountyillinois.gov
or
Fayette County Sheriff’s Office - Attention - F.O.I.A. Officer
221 S 7th St
Vandalia, IL 62471
To ensure your F.O.I.A. request is acted upon in a timely manner, clearly identify the public record being sought. To assist in our search of the record, please provide the date, time, address, associated names and any other information specific/relevant to the document you request. The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office has a F.O.I.A. request form available for you to complete to ensure we have the proper information before we search our records for your request. These are available at the Sheriff’s Office, or can be emailed upon request.
F.O.I.A. Office Business Hours:
Monday through Friday - 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Excluding Federal and Locally Recognized Holidays.
F.O.I.A. Fee Schedule:
No Charge to Inspect Records.
No Charge for the first fifty (50) pages. 15 cents per page when requests exceed fifty (50) pages.
DVD/CD’s 35 cents each.
For certified mailing fees please contact our office.
Sheriff Department App
Our new Fayette County Sheriff Department's App has now arrived!
Contact Us
Address:
Fayette County Sheriff's Office
221 S 7th St
Vandalia, IL 62471
Phone:
618-283-2141
Fax:
618-283-5014
Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4 pm