Southwestern Illinois Correctional Center

The Southwestern Illinois Correctional Center (SWICC), located in East St. Louis, Illinois, is a minimum-security facility for adult males. Opened in August 1995, the center is dedicated to substance abuse treatment and rehabilitation. It has an operational capacity of 733 inmates, with a current population of 507 as of June 30, 2024. The facility spans 24 acres, with 22 acres enclosed by fencing, and includes 19 buildings, such as dorm-style housing units, a work camp, and healthcare facilities.

SWICC’s mission is to provide a safe and secure environment while offering programs that prepare inmates for reintegration into society. The center emphasizes substance abuse recovery, requiring inmates to attend treatment groups for at least 15 hours per week.

Additional programs include academic education (GED and adult basic education), vocational training (construction, horticulture, and custodial maintenance), and life skills development. Volunteer services like Alcoholics Anonymous and parenting initiatives further support inmates’ rehabilitation.

Visitation at SWICC is available daily via video, with hours from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM, and 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM. Visitors must log in 15 minutes before their scheduled time. The facility also operates a 91-bed work camp that provides community service within a 45-mile radius.

SWICC is committed to fostering accountability and recovery, ensuring inmates are equipped for a successful return to their communities.

For further information about the East Moline Correctional Center, including inmate records search and visitation details, individuals can refer to the official website of the Illinois Department of Corrections or utilize online inmate search platforms specific to the state of Illinois.