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Cook County Jail, Illinois, Inmate Roster, Visitation Rules

Updated on: February 11, 2024
Cook County Jail
Location 2600 South California Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60608
Official Website https://www.cookcountysheriff.org/cook-county-department-of-corrections/

The Cook County Jail is a correctional facility for Adult detainees in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. This correction facility is physically situated at 2600 South California Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60608. It is a 6000-bed facility.

Generally, this Cook County correction facility houses inmates awaiting bond and inmates serving brief sentences, usually a year or less. The Cook County jail primarily houses Adult convicted of less severe crimes, such as misdemeanor offenses. Those charged with felonies are typically transferred to state prison after trial. Cook County jail occasionally houses ICE detainees for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

The Cook County Sheriffs Office / Cook County Department Of Corrections manages the Cook County Jail. There are also more than 50 staff members and corrections officers responsible for the security of all offenders and visitors at the Cook County detention facility.

Most detainees are delivered daily. A significant number of individuals arriving at the Cook County facility are currently or recently drunk. They also arrive with injuries from physical altercations leading to their arrest. Some are mentally ill, with no place for the police to deliver them.

Inmate Search

If you believe your loved one is at Cook County Jail, visit the Cook County Sheriffs Office / Cook County Department Of Corrections’s website. The website has the Cook County inmate search tool which allows you to for inmates by entering their last names. Additionally, you can view inmate data on the roster below. This roster contains the Cook County offender’s full name, gender, and age.

Alternatively, you can contact the Cook County correction facility directly by phone at 773-674-5245 to inquire about the detainee’s status and location.

Visitations at Cook County Jail

To schedule a visit to the Cook County detention facility, you must complete a visitation form, which is available on the Cook County Sheriffs Office / Cook County Department Of Corrections website. Once your application is approved, you will be notified of the approved visitation schedule by email.

The visiting hours at the Cook County Jail are as follows:

Monday — 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday — 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday — 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Thursday — 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday — 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday — 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
Sunday — 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM

During the visit, you must show a valid government-issued ID, such as a driver’s license, passport, or state ID, and adhere to the Cook County correction facility’s dress code and rules. The Cook County Jail may cancel visitation if you fail to meet these requirements.

To get more data about visitations, call the Cook County facility at 773-674-5245.

Cook County Jail — General Information

Facility Name Cook County Jail
Facility Type County Jail
Address 2600 South California Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60608
Capacity 6000
Facility Type Adult
City Chicago
Postal Code 60608
State Illinois
County Cook County
Official Website https://www.cookcountysheriff.org/cook-county-department-of-corrections/

Cook County Sheriffs Office / Cook County Department Of Corrections

Address 2700 South California Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, 60608
Phone 708-865-4700
Email [email protected]
Website website

Visiting Hours

Monday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
Sunday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM

Directions

Refer the map below to find the driving directions.

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