Cook County Jail, IL Inmate Search, Mugshots, Prison Roster
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The Cook County Department of Corrections, which expands ninety-six acres and eight city blocks, is one of the largest single-site jails in the country. Approximately 100,000 individuals circulate through the jail annually. The daily jail population averages 6,100.
The mission of the Cook County Department of Corrections is to “ensure the safety of the citizens, correctional staff, and inmates of Cook County. We provide a central location for screening and classification of all defendants and a safe, secure, humane, positive, efficient and constitutionally-operated corrections department with a highly qualified, well-trained and dedicated staff.” (Cook County Jail website).
The following is the address and phone number of Cook County Jail:
Cook County Jail
2700 South California Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60608
(773) 674-7100
Cook County Jail – Division I Prison Information
| Jail Name | Cook County Jail – Division I |
| Jail Type | County Jail |
| Location | 2600 South California Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60608 |
| Contact Numbers | 773-674-5245 |
| City | Chicago |
| Postal Code | 60608 |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| Jail Webpage | website |
Cook County Sheriffs Office / Cook County Department Of Corrections
| Sheriff | Thomas J. Dart |
| Address | 2700 South California Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, 60608 |
| Phone | 708-865-4700 |
| [email protected] | |
| Website | website |
Inmate Resources for Family and Friends
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Inmate Search
If someone you know is serving time in Cook County Jail, you can search for him or her in this Cook County jail inmate search. You can search the inmate records by a booking number, or the inmate’s first and last name.
When you click on an inmate’s name, you will see the following information:
- Their picture (mugshot)
- Their full name
- Their ID number
- Their date of birth
- Their height/weight
- Their eye color/hair color
- Their arrest date
- Their charges
- Their bond amount (if applicable)
Sending a Mail
Offenders at Cook County Jail are allowed to receive letters from anyone as long as the mail does not have anything else with it such as jewelry or contraband of any sort.
All correspondence (with the exception of legal mail) is opened, inspected and read to ensure there is nothing that presents a danger to the security of the jail such as plans to escape, maps, etc.
Legal mail can be opened to check for contraband but only in the presence of the inmate, and will not be read.
Inmates can also receive books and photographs. All photos must be no larger than 4"x6" and may not contain nudity. The photos may not be instant or Polaroid.
You can use plain envelopes and envelopes padded with clear bubble wrap, all other types of envelopes are not allowed and will result in what you send being returned.
To send mail or a package to an inmate, address your mail as follows:
P.O. Box 089002
Chicago, Illinois 60608
Be sure to include the inmate’s full name and ID number.
I.D. numbers can be retrieved from the automated system 773-674-5245 or click here
The items listed below cannot be sent to an inmate:
- Adhesive tape
- Aerosol cans
- Soap
- Batteries
- Candy
- Cigarettes, lighters, or matches
- Clothing of any kind
- Cosmetics
- Credit cards
- Dental floss or toothpaste
- Food of any kind
- Glass, wood, or metal objects
- Glue
- Hairbrush/comb
- Jewelry
- Pens/pencils
- Medication
- And more
This list will be used as a guideline and does not limit a staff member’s authority to confiscate any item which could be considered a threat to the security or safety of the institution.
Sending Money
Inmates are allowed to receive money from friends and family members in a variety of ways. These funds are deposited into the inmate's trust account where they can be used to purchase a variety of items from the commissary, such as food, clothing, shoes, hygiene items, and even electronics.
Deposit by Walk In
Friends and family members can deposit money by visiting any MoneyGram location, including CVS or Walmart. You will need to use the receive code 7364. The deposit may be made for a fee and can be paid with cash or debit card.
You can also make a deposit through any Western Union location using the Quick collect form. For Western Union you will need to know the Code City ILDOC and state IL. The maximum amount that can be sent is $5,000.
Deposit Funds Online
You can also deposit money to an inmate's account online through JPAY, and Western Union online (for Western Union you will need to know the Code City ILDOC and state IL).
The maximum amount you can send is $5,000.
Deposit Funds Over the Phone
Deposit funds to your Illinois inmate's trust fund account over the phone by calling JPAY at 1-800-574-5729.
Deposit Funds Through the Mail
The way of sending funds with the lowest fee is by money order through the mail.
Using a United States Postal Money Order, made payable to 'JPAY' and include the inmates name and ID number in the memo field. You can send funds up to $999. You must also fill out and complete the Money Order Deposit Form and send it with the money order to:
JPAY
P.O. Box 260250
Hollywood, FL 33026
Phone Calls
All inmates are able to make outgoing collect calls to anyone who is on their approved call list.
To get on an inmate's approved calling list you must write to the inmate and request he or she add you to the list.
Once you are on the inmate's approved call list they can call you collect, or can utilize the third party inmate call provider Securus.
You can set up a phone account through Securus by calling 1-800-844-6591 or by visiting their website at securustech.net.
Securus will charge you a fee for each call, plus a rate per minute. You may be able to drastically reduce your inmate phone bill by setting up your account with a number local to the facility.
Visiting Rules
The Cook County Jail encourages regular visits from family and friends. Shortened staffing levels or building lockdowns can limit inmate visitation times.
An inmate’s housing location will help you find visitation locations, days and times.
To find an inmate’s housing location call 773-674-5245 or click here to visit the inmate locator online.
All visitors shall be searched by scanning devices and/or a pat-down search. If reasonable suspicion of contraband exists, the visit may be denied with the approval of the watch commander.
Visitors must present and maintain appropriate attire and behavior at all times while on the grounds of the CCDOC.
Visitation Hours
| Sunday | 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM |
| 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 |
| Holiday | – |
Directions
Refer the map below to find the driving directions.
Cook County Prison Statistics
Cook County Jail Admissions By Race
| White Jail Population | 807 |
| Asian Jail Population | 46 |
| Native Jail Population | 11 |
| Black Jail Population | 5,828 |
| Latino Jail Population | 1,309 |
Cook County Jail Admissions
| Total Jail Admissions | 92,795 |
| Total Jail Population | 8,515 |
| Male Jail Population | 7,454 |
| Female Jail Population | 560 |
Cook County Pretrial Jail Population
| Male Pretrial Jail Population | 7,568 |
| Female Pretrial Jail Population | 578 |
| Pretrial Jail Population | 5,160 |
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