Cook County Jail - Division 11

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Cook County Jail - Division 11

Day or night, you can get inmate information from the 1536-bed Cook County Jail - Division 11 by calling 773-674-7100.

Misdemeanor and felony arrests made in this county are brought to this facility, where the arrestee goes through booking and processing. When the charges require it, the person is held until they are released on bond, released on their own recognizance, or ordered to stay in custody until their trial is resolved.

The inmate search tool lets you browse the roster of people who have been arrested and remain in custody.

If found guilty, inmates with sentences of less than one year serve their time here. Those with longer sentences serve their time in the Illinois State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page explains how to use the jail roster, how to reach the facility, and how inmate services work, including visitation hours and policies, inmate accounts, mail, inmate calls, voicemail, email and text, tablet rentals, bail, and commissary.

You’ll often be asked for the inmate’s booking number or jail ID, so save it once you find it. If you can’t locate it online, call Cook County Jail - Division 11 at 773-674-7100.

Phone: 773-674-7100

Physical Address:
3015 S. California Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60608

Mailing Address (personal mail):
NAME:
BOOKING #:
2700 S. California Ave.
Chicago, IL 60608

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
NAME:
BOOKING #:
2700 S. California Ave.
Chicago, IL 60608

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How Do You Find Someone in the Cook County Jail - Division 11?

To search for an inmate in the Cook County Jail - Division 11, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 773-674-7100 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up the  Cook County Criminal Court or any court in Illinois, as well as criminal court case information regarding an offender.

The Cook County Court Clerk has a lot more specific information you can use to find more about an offender's criminal court case as well.

Cook County Jail - Division 11 Inmate Search

The Cook County Jail - Division 11 maintains an average of 1536 offenders in custody on any given day. The Cook County Jail - Division 11 has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Cook County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 169,460 offenders.

The following charts of Cook County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from the Cook County Corrections Department, the state of Illinois Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Cook County.

For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Cook County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.

We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.

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About the Cook County Jail - Division 11
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Recent Bookings & Arrests

What happens during booking at Cook County Jail - Division 11?

After arrest, individuals are processed at Cook County Jail - Division 11, where they undergo a series of steps that determine their charges and whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, allowed to post bail, or held until their court date.

The first rule for anyone arrested is to remain silent. Anything they say can be used in court, so it’s best to speak only to an attorney about the incident.

Here are the typical stages of the booking process at Cook County Jail - Division 11:

  • Verifying the person’s identity.
  • Taking mugshots.
  • Questions regarding medical and mental health history, along with drug and gang affiliations.
  • Collecting DNA if necessary.
  • Conducting a physical search.
  • Confiscating personal belongings.
  • Providing a phone call.

If you need details about an offender’s bail or bond, contact the facility at 773-674-7100.

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Directions / Map to the Cook County Jail - Division 11
Inmate Bail and Bonding

How do you post bail in Cook County?

If someone is taken to Cook County Jail - Division 11 in Chicago for booking, the next steps depend on their case:

1. The individual may be released without bail, under a promise to appear at a court hearing.
2. They could be held in custody until their trial.
3. They may post a bail or bond for release. To find out the exact bail amount, call 773-674-7100.

Bail payments can be handled in various ways.

  • Accepted payment types for a cash bond vary by jail, so confirm them at 773-674-7100 first.
  • Licensed bail bond agents in Cook County can facilitate payment.
  • Property bonds are allowed in some places but not others; the court or the jail can say if Cook County takes them.

For a comprehensive guide to the bail process in Cook County, Illinois, visit the Cook County Jail - Division 11 Bail FAQ page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Cook County Jail - Division 11? What is the Schedule?

Cook County Department of Corrections In-Person Inmate Visitation

(Scroll down for Video Visitation instructions)

As long as there is a threat of inmates getting sick from COVID or other pandemic related illness, the following rules will be in affect for all inmates and their visitors:

  • Visitation will only be approved for visitors completing the Cook County Department of Corrections Visitation Application.
  • Visitation will only be allowed for inmates who have been vaccinated.
  • You must apply for a visit at least 48 hours before you request to visit.
  • To find out when your inmate is allowed to have in-person visits, look them up online and view the area of their listing that indicates the times they can have visits. (see circled area below).
  • If you fill out the application and are NOT approved, you may find the answer by looking up your inmate and seeing if they are allowed visitors, or you can call 773-674-8225 or 773-674-8194 to find out why, and what you need to do to get approved.
  • For questions regarding scheduling you can also get answers by emailing the Visitor Information Unit.

These are the in-person COVID visitation guidelines:

  • In person visits will be in an outdoor, social distancing setting.
  • All visitors will be screened by staff for symptoms of COVID-19; temperature check and brief questionnaire, prior to entry.
  • All visitors must wear a face mask that covers their nose and mouth and maintain social distancing (at least 6 feet) at all times during their in-person visit. If you don't follow this guideline, the visit will be immediately ended.
  • If you have COVID symptoms, you will not be permitted entry into the Department of Corrections.
  • If you experienced any COVID symptoms within 14 days prior to your scheduled in-person visit or have tested positive for COVID within 10 days of your scheduled in-person visit, you will not be allowed to enter the Department of Corrections.
  • If you are NOT fully vaccinated (defined as 14-90 days since receiving all doses of a COVID vaccine), the following guidelines also apply:
    **If you have been in close contact (direct physical contact, or within 6 feet for 15 minutes or more) with an individual with COVID within 10 days of your scheduled in-person visit (or within 7 days if you test negative no earlier than 5 days after close contact), please do not come to the Cook County Jail.
    **If you have returned from a state covered by the City of Chicago’s travel order in the last 10 days of your scheduled in-person visit, you will not be allowed to enter the jail unless you test negative for COVID no more than 72 hours before arriving in Chicago.

These are the general rules for visitation:

  • All visitors MUST present a valid, government issued picture ID to gain admittance.
  • Minors age 17 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. If a minor is high school age, they must present a school picture ID.
  • A parent can bring up to three minors on a visit.
  • No communication is allowed with any other inmate in custody that you are not been approved to visit.
  • Scroll down for more detailed rules regarding dress code.
  • Family and friends wishing to participate and receive an In-Person Visit may consult with their loved one. Next, your detained friend or family member will need to add your name to the visitation list and you will be contacted by a Cook County Jail staff member to schedule a day and time for your visit.

Cook County Department of Corrections - Division 11
In-Person Inmate Visitation Schedule - For information call 773-674- 3722

Entrance Instructions:  Visitors for Division 11 must enter at the post located at 3015 S. California Blvd.

DAY INMATES TIME
SUN AA, AB, AC,
AD, CA, CB,
CC, CD
8:00AM-1:00PM
SUN BF, BG, BH,
BJ, DA, DB,
DC, DD
3:30PM-8:30PM
MON BA, BB, BC,
BD, CF, CG,
CH, CJ
3:30PM-8:30PM
TUE AA, AB, AC,
AD, BF, BG,
BH, BJ, DA,
DB, DC, DD
3:30PM-8:30PM
WED AF ,AG, AH,
AJ, CA, CB,
CC, CD, DF,
DG, DH, DJ
3:30PM-8:30PM
THU NO VISITS    ---
FRI NO VISITS    ---
SAT AF, AG, AH,
AJ, DF, DG,
DH, DJ
8:00AM-1:00PM
SAT BA, BB, BC,
BD, CF, CG,
CH, CJ
3:30PM-8:30PM

Once regular in-person visitation returns in 2023, the following will link you to the actual visitation schedules for each Cook County Jail Division:


Cook County Department of Corrections Inmate Video Visitation

Video Visitation is done using Microsoft Teams Group Chat Software. 

  • In order to use Microsoft Teams you need to be registered and prepaid. While you can sign up for free, you get more benefits and it's easier to use with a paid version.
  • Family and friends wishing to participate and receive a Video Visit may consult with their loved one.
  • Next, your detained friend or family member will need to add your name to the visitation list and you will be contacted by a Cook County Jail staff member to schedule a day and time for your visit.
  • The following are the instructions and steps to have a video visit with your inmate after you have been added by your inmate, and you have opened your account with Microsoft Teams.
    1. Type www.skype.com in the search bar.
    2. Click 'sign in' in the upper right hand corner.
    3. Click 'New to Skype' Sign up - then 'NEXT'.

    4. Under 'Create Account', add your email address. - then 'NEXT'.
    5. Create a password, then click 'NEXT'.
    6. Enter your first and last name, then click 'NEXT'.
    7. Enter your Country/region, then your birthday, then click 'NEXT'.
    8. Download the SKYPE app to your chosen device, then ...
    9. Sign into SKYPE using your email and password you just registered under.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cook County Jail - Division 11’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 773-674-7100 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Cook County Jail - Division 11?

Cook County Department of Corrections Inmate Video Visitation

Video Visitation is done using Microsoft Teams Group Chat Software. 

  • In order to use Microsoft Teams you need to be registered and prepaid. While you can sign up for free, you get more benefits and it's easier to use with a paid version.
  • Family and friends wishing to participate and receive a Video Visit may consult with their loved one.
  • Next, your detained friend or family member will need to add your name to the visitation list and you will be contacted by a Cook County Jail staff member to schedule a day and time for your visit.
  • The following are the instructions and steps to have a video visit with your inmate after you have been added by your inmate, and you have opened your account with Microsoft Teams.
    1. Type www.skype.com in the search bar.
    2. Click 'sign in' in the upper right hand corner.
    3. Click 'New to Skype' Sign up - then 'NEXT'.

    4. Under 'Create Account', add your email address. - then 'NEXT'.
    5. Create a password, then click 'NEXT'.
    6. Enter your first and last name, then click 'NEXT'.
    7. Enter your Country/region, then your birthday, then click 'NEXT'.
    8. Download the SKYPE app to your chosen device, then ...
    9. Sign into SKYPE using your email and password you just registered under.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cook County Jail - Division 11’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 773-674-7100 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Cook County Jail - Division 11?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cook County Jail - Division 11’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 773-674-7100 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Cook County Jail - Division 11?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cook County Jail - Division 11’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 773-674-7100 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Cook County Jail - Division 11, and what can I send them?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cook County Jail - Division 11’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 773-674-7100 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Cook County Jail - Division 11, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cook County Jail - Division 11’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 773-674-7100 for further assistance.

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Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Cook County?

Cook Will Kane DuPage Lake McHenry Lake
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