A bond is a promise to appear in court when ordered by the judge. The bond can be as little as giving their word or as much as several thousand dollars. Jails, unlike prisons, are temporary holding facilities. That s why jails, like the one in Williamson County, are very sparse. Our jail is inspected and approved by the State of Illinois on a regular basis.
Inmates have a mattress that is placed on a metal bed that has no springs.
They also receive a blanket, however the temperature is maintained with the same heating and air-conditioning system that serves the rest of the courthouse. There is a one-piece metal sink and toilet in each cell. Several inmates are held in what's called a cellblock. During the day, inmates are allowed to play cards, watch television, and socialize in a common area. At night, they must return to their two-person cell.