Inmate Search 🔍 | Cook County Sheriff Jail

Cook County Sheriff Jail - D.O.C. Division is a minimum security jail which falls under jurisdiction of Cook, IL. The jail is maintained and operated by sheriffs in Cook County. Offenders from the Police and City jails are transferred to the jail after the paper work is done. They usually stay in the jail, until they are sentenced, acquitted or released on bail. It houses inmates on temporary hold, typically serving less than a year jail term. Most of the inmates in Cook County Sheriff Jail - D.O.C. Division are convicted for misdemeanor offenses like driving under the influence, fighting/assault, theft etc. It provides basic amenities to the inmates like bathroom facility, 3 meals daily, education program and TV facility. It also provides work release program and other specialized services to the inmates.

Location

2800 South California Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60608

Inmate Capacity

1000

Website

www.cookcountysheriff.org

Fax Number

773-869-5441

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. How do I find out if someone is currently detained at Cook County Sheriff Jail - D.O.C. Division ?

Cook County Sheriff Jail - D.O.C. Division maintains an online inmate list where one can find the list of detainees. The list is updated usually fairly frequently. To check the inmate roster please visit Cook County Sheriff Jail - D.O.C. Division Sheriff Department website. If that doesn't work, another good way to find someone is to call the Chicago police department at 773-674-7100 and find out about the inmate directly.

Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in Cook County Sheriff Jail - D.O.C. Division ?

It means the inmate is transferred to nearby county jail or state prison facility or is released from jail. Check Illinois inmate search page for more details on how to search for an inmate in Illinois.

Q. What are the visitation rules of Cook County Sheriff Jail - D.O.C. Division ?

Any individual with valid government ID and who isn’t on felony probation is allowed to visit an inmate. Children below 18 years, must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
For more information one can call 773-674-7100.

Cook County Sheriff Jail - D.O.C. Division Visitation Hours

Sunday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Monday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday	9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.