Cook County Jail
Illinois
Cook County Department of Corrections (Cook County Jail)
The Cook County Jail in Chicago is operated by the Cook County Sheriff's Office through the Cook County Department of Corrections.
- Address
- 2700 S. California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
- Phone
- (773) 674-7100
- Sheriff / jail site
- https://cookcountysheriffil.gov/
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How to find an inmate
Use the Cook County Sheriff's online inmate locator to check whether someone is held at the Cook County Department of Corrections in Chicago. You can also call the Sheriff's Office with the person's full name and date of birth. If the person has been sentenced to state prison, use the Illinois Department of Corrections individual in custody search.
Visitation
Visits at the Cook County Jail are arranged under rules set by the Cook County Sheriff's Office, and visitors usually must register in advance and bring valid photo ID. Visiting schedules depend on the division where the person is housed. Confirm current rules and scheduling on the Sheriff's official website or by calling the facility.
Bail and bond
Bond in Cook County is set by a judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County. The Sheriff's Office processes releases once a court has ordered release or the required bond is satisfied. Contact the Circuit Court of Cook County Clerk or the Sheriff's Office to confirm a person's bond status and how to complete release.
Mail and money
Mail for people held at the Cook County Jail must include the person's full name and jail identification number and must follow the Sheriff's mail rules. Money can be deposited to commissary accounts through methods approved by the Sheriff's Office. Check the official Sheriff's website or call the jail for current addressing rules and deposit options.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find out if someone is in the Cook County Jail?
Search the Cook County Sheriff's online inmate locator or call (773) 674-7100 with the person's full name and date of birth.
What is the address of the Cook County Jail?
The Cook County Department of Corrections is at 2700 S. California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608.
How do I post bail in Cook County?
Bond is set by the Circuit Court of Cook County, and the Sheriff's Office processes release. Contact the Circuit Court Clerk or the Sheriff's Office to confirm a person's status.
Can I send money to an inmate at the Cook County Jail?
Yes, through deposit methods approved by the Cook County Sheriff's Office. Check the Sheriff's official website for current options.