Ccdoc Jail Inmate Search & Roster 2026

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Cook County, Illinois · CCDOC custody and family action guide

Cook County Individual in Custody Locator, Housing, Visits, Bond and Jail Services

CCDOC means the Cook County Department of Corrections, the large jail complex on Chicago’s Southwest Side. The official Individual in Custody Locator can show the person’s booking identification number, custody information, housing location, court details and booking photograph when available.

This guide brings the important Cook County rules into the page itself. Use the official portal only for the live inmate lookup, visitor application, visit scheduling, deposit, phone-account or court-search action that cannot be completed here.

Open official CCDOC locator Call automated inmate line No result found?
Identity and accuracy warning: A Cook County booking, charge description or photograph does not prove guilt. Compare the legal name, date of birth, booking number, booking date, housing location and court information before sending money, arranging a visit or identifying the person publicly.
CCDOC means

Cook County Department of Corrections.

Official locator

Name search, booking details and visitor application.

Automated help

773-674-5245, English or Spanish.

Main address

2700 S. California Ave., Chicago, IL 60608.

Customer service

773-674-1945, daily 8 a.m.–8 p.m.

Start here

Choose the right CCDOC search route

1
I know the legal name

Search the official locator. Compare all available identifiers instead of selecting the first similar name.

2
I have a booking number

Keep it beside the person’s exact name. It is needed for trust-fund deposits, mail and many jail-service calls.

3
I know the court case

Use the Cook County Clerk’s case search for docket history. Court data and current jail custody answer different questions.

Useful timing fact: Cook County says locator results are typically published about four to six hours after a person is booked and processed. Very recent arrests may not appear immediately.

Choose the problem you need to solve

Go directly to the task instead of searching through separate government pages.

Live lookup workflow

How to search the CCDOC jail roster correctly

Open the Sheriff’s Individual in Custody Locator The official locator is the controlling public search for someone housed in the Cook County Jail system.
Accept the visitor and locator terms The first page explains the visitor-application rules. Select the agreement option and continue to the live search.
Search the legal name Use the first and last name the person would have given during booking. Try the full legal spelling before using nicknames.
Try alternate name formats Test a maiden surname, former surname, hyphenated version, omitted middle name, spacing difference or common spelling variation.
Open the likely record Compare the date of birth, physical description, booking photograph, booking number, custody status and housing division.
Save the booking identification number Copy the number exactly. Cook County requires the exact name and booking number for deposits and inmate mail.
Confirm housing before visiting Divisional housing can change because of classification, court movement, medical needs, safety needs or programming.
Call when the status is unclear Use the automated line at 773-674-5245 or customer service at 773-674-1945.
Run the live CCDOC search Call automated information

How to understand a Cook County inmate result

Common CCDOC locator fields explained
Result field What it means What to do with it
Booking identification number The jail identifier assigned to the person’s booking. Use it for deposits, mail, phone-account questions and calls to jail staff.
Booking date When the person entered the Cook County booking process. Use it to separate a new custody event from an older booking.
Housing division The current CCDOC building or unit assignment. Use it for visitation, video-visit contact and property-release routing.
Charge or case information The allegation or court matter connected with the custody record. Check the Clerk’s case portal because charges and court status can change.
Court location or date The court assignment currently associated with the case. Recheck through the Clerk or call court staff before traveling.
Booking photograph A photograph taken when a full booking was completed. Use only as one identity check. A missing photograph does not prove the person was not arrested.
Custody status Whether the person is currently shown in Cook County custody. Call before pickup or travel because release and transfer information can change.
Why a photograph may be missing: Cook County explains that a defendant who is released after the initial court appearance may not always be fully booked into CCDOC, so a locator photograph may never be created.
No-result troubleshooting

Why the person may not appear in the CCDOC locator

The arrest was less than six hours ago The person may still be in police custody, court processing, transport, intake, fingerprinting or medical screening.
The name was entered differently Try the legal surname only, a maiden name, hyphen variation, compound surname or spelling without punctuation.
The person was released from court Some defendants are released before completing the CCDOC booking process and may not appear as a housed inmate.
The person is in another county An arrest near a county boundary or on an outside warrant may result in transfer to another jurisdiction.
The person entered state custody A sentenced person may have transferred to the Illinois Department of Corrections rather than remaining at CCDOC.
The record is older The live locator is designed primarily for current custody. Use Cook County court records for historical case information.
Phone script “I am trying to confirm whether [full legal name], date of birth [date], is currently in Cook County custody. The arrest may have occurred on [date] through [police agency]. Can you confirm whether the person is still processing, housed, released or transferred?”
Missing booking-photo request: The Sheriff says digital booking photographs from 2009 forward may be requested when the locator returns no photograph. Prepare the full legal name and all available arrest details before contacting the Sheriff’s communications office.

Cook County Jail divisions and what the housing result means

CCDOC covers about 96 acres and eight city blocks. The main public address is 2700 South California Avenue, but some housing divisions, visitor entrances and property-release steps use nearby addresses.

Active CCDOC housing divisions
Division Address or location Current published use
Division 2 2700 S. California Ave. General-population men with minimum or medium classifications in dormitory-style housing.
Division 3 Annex Cook County Jail campus Female general-population housing across minimum, medium and maximum classifications.
Division 6 2801 S. Sacramento Ave. Minimum- and medium-classification housing.
Division 9 2834 W. 31st St. Medium- and maximum-security general population, protective custody and disciplinary rehabilitation units.
Division 10 2950 S. California Ave. General-population male housing; the building has also served medical and psychiatric functions.
Division 11 3015 S. California Blvd. Medium-security pod housing and programs including Recipe for Change.
Division 16 CCDOC campus Programming participants, including Mental Health Transition Center-related housing.
External Operations 2834 W. 31st St. Perimeter security and transportation to courts, hospitals and clinics.
Do not mail to the division address: Ordinary personal mail uses the person’s exact name and booking number at 2700 S. California Avenue unless CCDOC gives a different written instruction.
Visitor approval

How to get approved to visit someone at CCDOC

Cook County requires a visitor application and background check. Approval for one individual in custody does not automatically approve visits with another person.

Find the person in the official locator Open the matching inmate record and confirm the booking identification number and housing information.
Submit a visitor application for that person Complete every required field accurately. Cook County strongly encourages online submission through the Sheriff’s system.
Wait for the background check Do not call the day after applying. Cook County instructs applicants to allow seven business days before asking about status.
Check approval status Call the Visitor Information Center at 773-674-8225 or email doc.visitation@cookcountyil.gov.
Have the detained person add your name Family or friends should coordinate with the individual in custody, who must place the visitor’s name on the visitation list.
Wait for scheduling contact A Cook County Sheriff’s Office staff member contacts the visitor to arrange an available day and time.

When a new application is required

Same continuous custody period

If an application was already submitted for that person and the person remains continuously in custody, Cook County says the visitor generally does not need to reapply.

Release and later re-incarceration

A new visitor application is required when the person was discharged and later returned to custody.

Common visitor-application denial reasons

Cook County visitor-screening criteria
Denial reason What it means Practical response
Invalid or unverifiable information Names, addresses, identification or other application details could not be verified. Review every field and use current legal information.
Applicant is 17 or younger Minors do not submit a standard adult application. Attend with an approved parent or guardian and bring required minor ID.
First year of parole or probation Cook County applies a mandatory waiting period. Reapply only after the restriction period has expired.
House arrest A person currently on house arrest is not eligible under the published policy. Wait until the mandatory restriction no longer applies.
Open criminal case or applicant on bond Open cases may disqualify the applicant; misdemeanor traffic cases are excluded from this rule. Confirm the case status before applying.
Recent correctional discharge The applicant left CCDOC, IDOC or another verified correctional facility within the last 60 days. Wait until the 60-day restriction has ended.
Warrant or registration problem Outstanding warrants, ICE detainers or inaccurate legally required registration can prevent approval. Resolve the underlying legal issue before reapplying.
Protective order A protective order involves the visitor and the requested individual in custody. Do not attempt contact that could violate the order.
Safety or security concern A CCSO supervisor identifies a facility safety issue. Ask the Visitor Information Center whether any review process is available.

Rules for children

A child age 17 or younger does not submit an adult visitor application
The child must attend with an approved parent or guardian
A high-school-age child needs current state or school photo ID
One approved adult may accompany up to three children
Find inmate and submit application Check application status

CCDOC in-person and Microsoft Teams visitation

Cook County offers in-person visits and family video visits. Family video visits use Microsoft Teams, so the visitor needs an active Teams account connected to an email address.

Before scheduling

The visitor must be approved and the individual in custody must add the visitor to the visitation list.

Video platform

Family video visits are conducted through Microsoft Teams rather than a jail-specific consumer video app.

Conduct rules

No alcohol, smoking, nudity, sexual behavior or other inappropriate conduct. Violations can revoke visitation privileges.

Division-specific family video visit numbers

Dedicated Cook County video-visit phone lines
Housing location Dedicated number When to use it
Division 2 / 6 Annex 773-674-3745 Questions tied to a scheduled Teams visit for this housing area.
Division 3 Annex 773-674-4894 Family video-visit assistance for Division 3 Annex.
Division 5 773-674-0667 Division 5-related visit assistance.
Division 6 773-674-5336 Division 6 Teams visit assistance.
Division 8 Cermak 773-674-5761 Cermak-health housing visit assistance.
Division 8 RTU 773-674-0077 Residential Treatment Unit visit assistance.
Division 9 773-674-2295 Division 9 Teams visit assistance.
Division 10 773-674-7640 Division 10 Teams visit assistance.
Division 11 773-674-3722 Division 11 Teams visit assistance.
Division 16 / MHTC 773-674-7159 Mental Health Transition Center-related visit assistance.
Scheduling process: Cook County’s current visitor notice says the detained person adds the approved visitor to the list and CCSO staff contacts the visitor with a day and time. Do not assume a visit is confirmed merely because an application was approved.
Open in-person visit scheduler
Bond and discharge

Cook County bond rules after Illinois pretrial reform

Illinois eliminated cash bail for new cases beginning September 18, 2023. However, Cook County explains that cases filed before that date may still carry an older cash-bond requirement.

Jail bonding location

Division 5
2700 S. California Ave.
Chicago, IL 60608

Jail bonding hours

10 a.m.–6 p.m., 365 days a year.

Current accepted methods

Credit card, cash or certified check. Money orders are not accepted for bond.

Suburban courthouse bond locations

When an older case requires cash bond, Cook County also lists suburban courthouse payment during weekday banking hours—Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m., excluding holidays.

Cook County suburban bond locations
District Courthouse Address
Second District Skokie Courthouse 5600 Old Orchard Road, Skokie, IL 60077
Third District Rolling Meadows Courthouse 2121 Euclid Ave., Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Fourth District Maywood Courthouse 1500 Maybrook Ave., Maywood, IL 60153
Fifth District Bridgeview Courthouse 10220 S. 76th Ave., Bridgeview, IL 60455
Sixth District Markham Courthouse 16501 Kedzie Ave., Markham, IL 60428
Confirm that the case actually has an older cash bond Do not assume every Cook County detainee can be released by paying money. Newer cases follow Illinois pretrial-release procedures.
Wait until intake paperwork is processed A newly arrested person must complete court and CCDOC processing before an applicable bond can be posted.
Check for outside holds When another agency has a hold, the process may require additional information after the person posting bond appears in person.
Use the correct accepted payment Cook County accepts credit card, cash or certified check under the current Division 5 process. Money orders are not accepted for bond.
Allow discharge processing time Cook County says release commonly takes about two to three hours after bond is posted.
Expect extra time for GPS placement Release can take longer when the Adult Probation Department must install or activate a GPS monitor.
Do not confuse bond with trust-fund money: Western Union, MoneyGram, JailATM and commissary deposits do not automatically satisfy a court bond.
Trust account and commissary

How to add money to CCDOC books

Every Cook County individual in custody has a trust-fund account. The account can be used for approved commissary purchases, and Cook County currently allows up to $100 in commissary purchases each week.

What commissary may include

Clothing
Stamped envelopes
Toiletries
Phone cards
Supplementary food items
Other approved supplies
CCDOC trust-fund deposit methods
Method Information required Posting or amount rule
Western Union Exact inmate name, booking number, city code CCDOC or COOK COUNTY DEPT CORRECTION, state Illinois. Online or telephone deposits generally take one to two business days.
MoneyGram Exact name, booking number and receive code 1750. Online, telephone or participating agent location.
JailATM Exact identity and booking number; no agency code is required. Register online or use the vendor’s phone support.
Currency exchange Western Union CCDOC code or MoneyGram receive code 1750. Confirm that the location provides the selected correctional-payment service.
USPS money order Payable to the exact inmate name with booking number. Maximum $100 per money order; multiple money orders may be mailed.
Cashier’s check Payable to the inmate using exact name and booking number. Maximum $1,000 per cashier’s check; multiple checks may be sent.
Jail lobby kiosk Exact name and booking number. Cash or credit card is accepted at listed compound kiosks.

Mailing a money order or cashier’s check

Use this format:
Cook County Department of Corrections
Individual’s exact name and booking identification number
2700 S. California Avenue
Chicago, IL 60608
Never mail cash: CCDOC states that cash is not accepted through the mail under any circumstances.
Processing time: Mailed money orders and cashier’s checks may take up to five business days after receipt to post. Online and telephone deposits generally take one to two business days.

Lobby kiosk locations

Cook County Jail deposit kiosks
Kiosk Address
External Post 5 / Front Gate 2700 S. California Ave.
External Post 7 2834 W. 31st St.
External Post 9 2805 S. Sacramento Ave.
Division 10 Lobby 2950 S. California Ave.
Division 11 Lobby 3015 S. California Blvd.
Division 5 Lobby 2700 S. California Ave.
Trust/Finance Office

773-674-6864

Hours: 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

Booking-number help

Use the official locator or call Records at 773-674-2390.

Make a JailATM deposit Call Trust/Finance
Personal mail

How to send mail to someone at Cook County Jail

Address the envelope exactly like this:
Individual’s full legal name
Booking identification number
2700 S. California Avenue
Chicago, IL 60608
Use the exact name shown in the locator
Include the booking identification number
Place the sender’s full return address on the envelope
Use clean, dry paper with no unknown substance
Keep prohibited items out of the entire package
Keep a copy of important correspondence

Mail that can be rejected or treated as contraband

  • Mail covered, saturated or sprayed with perfume, cologne or another foreign substance.
  • Paper made sticky, wet, greasy, oily, shrunken, discolored or crinkled by a substance.
  • A package containing even one prohibited item; Cook County may return the entire package.
  • Items that can create a safety, security, contraband or sanitation risk.
  • Money or deposit material that does not follow the separate trust-account rules.
Substance warning: Do not spray perfume or cologne on a letter. Cook County specifically identifies scented or substance-treated mail as contraband that may be removed from circulation rather than returned.

How to challenge rejected mail

The sender may request a review within 10 days after receiving the Notice of Returned Mail. The written objection should explain why the sender believes the item should have been accepted.

Mail-rejection review:
Mail Rejection
Cook County Department of Corrections
2700 S. California Avenue
Chicago, IL 60608
Review deadline: Mail the written objection within 10 days of receiving the rejection notice.
Calls and messaging

CCDOC phone accounts, call rates and text messages

Cook County uses ViaPath, formerly known as GTL, for inmate telephone and messaging services. Family and friends can create prepaid accounts for home, mobile or international telephone numbers.

Published Cook County inmate calling rates
Call type Published rate
Local $0.05 per minute
Illinois intrastate $0.05 per minute
Interstate $0.05 per minute
Mexico and Canada $0.08 per minute
Other international destinations $0.13 per minute

Text messaging

Outside sender cost

Cook County lists a fee of $0.06 for each message sent to the individual in custody.

Inmate response

The individual in custody can respond and send messages to approved friends and family without a message charge.

Messages are not private: Incoming and outgoing messages may be reviewed by the Sheriff’s Office. Attorneys should not use ordinary text messaging for confidential or privileged legal communication.
  • Messages containing blocked language or content affecting safety and security may not be delivered.
  • Cook County says blocked messages are not refundable.
  • The GettingOut app may be used to access available ViaPath communication services.
  • Questions about a prepaid phone account can be directed to ViaPath’s friends-and-family call center.
ViaPath/GTL friends and family support

1-877-650-4249

Available 24 hours for phone-account support.

Property release

How to collect property from CCDOC

The correct process depends on the person’s housing division. Confirm the division first through the locator or automated telephone line.

Property pickup by housing division
Housing division First step Final pickup
2, 3 Annex, 5, 8 RTU, 8 Cermak or 16 Go directly to Division 5. Division 5, 2700 S. California Ave., daily 9 a.m.–7 p.m.
6 Go to Division 6 at 2801 S. Sacramento Ave. and obtain a signed property-release form. Take the signed form to Division 5.
9 Go to Division 9 at 2834 W. 31st St. and request the signed form. Take the signed form to Division 5.
11 Go to Division 11 at 3015 S. California Blvd. and request the signed form. Take the signed form to Division 5.
Correctional Liaison hours: For Divisions 6, 9 and 11, public assistance for the signed property-release form is available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Transferred to IDOC or another facility

The detained person completes a release form Before transfer, the individual should sign the property-release authorization.
The form is mailed to the recipient Do not go to Division 5 without the required authorization.
Bring the mailed form and valid identification Take both items to Division 5 at 2700 S. California Avenue.
Allow enough time Cook County advises that property pickup may take one to two hours.
Entry requirement: A valid government-issued photo ID is required to enter the jail for property pickup.
Court case and hearing

How to check a Cook County criminal case after finding the inmate

The Sheriff’s locator provides custody information. The Clerk of the Circuit Court provides the electronic docket for historical and active cases.

Copy the case number from the locator A booking may have more than one court case, so save every number displayed.
Open the Clerk’s online case search Search by case number when available. A case-number search is less likely to mix records belonging to people with similar names.
Review the electronic docket The docket contains brief summaries of filings and court events, not the complete official paper record.
Expect recent updates to be delayed The Clerk says a new filing or court event may take several days to appear online.
Use courthouse terminals for very recent activity Public-access terminals may be more appropriate when a new filing or hearing result is not yet visible online.
Confirm the next court date Criminal Division staff can check by name or case number. Court location and dates should be reconfirmed before travel.
Online docket limitation: Cook County states that online case information is not the official court record and does not guarantee accuracy, completeness or currency.
Criminal Division information

773-674-9255

Use the case number or defendant’s name for court-date and courtroom help.

Clerk Call Center

312-603-5030

General Clerk assistance and online-case questions.

Search Cook County cases
Medical and mental-health concerns

What families can do about a CCDOC health concern

Immediate mental-health or medical concern

Call the Cook County Sheriff’s 24-hour CARE hotline at 773-674-2273 or 773-674-CARE.

What the hotline handles

The live team focuses on urgent medical and mental-health concerns involving current or former individuals in custody.

Health-concern call script “I am calling about [full legal name], booking number [number], housed in [division if known]. The concern is [specific symptoms, diagnosis, missed medication, suicidal statement or other fact]. This occurred or was reported on [date and time].”

Prepare useful information before calling

Full legal name
Booking identification number
Housing division when known
Exact medical or behavioral concern
Medication name and prescribing provider when relevant
Date, time and source of the concerning information
Medical records: The Cook County Sheriff does not maintain the jail’s medical records. Requests for detainee medical records must be directed to Cermak Health Services through Cook County Health.
24-hour CARE hotline

773-674-2273

Individual in Custody Services

773-674-1979

Correctional Liaison, family, DCFS and significant-event assistance.

Visitation assistance

773-674-8225 or 773-674-8194

Customer comments or complaints

773-674-1866

CCDOC legal, educational, treatment and re-entry services

Individual in Custody Services uses Correctional Liaisons to help detained people address confinement-related and community needs. Law and public librarians also help with legal research and reading materials.

Legal and public library

Assistance with case-related legal research and access to general reading materials.

Mental Health Transition Center

Programming intended to support behavioral health stability and transition planning.

Substance-use treatment

Programs include SMART for men, THRIVE for women and other recovery-oriented services.

Violence reduction

Sheriff’s Anti-Violence Effort and clinical programs address risk, behavior and safety planning.

Education and workforce

Programs may include education, welding, culinary training, workforce development and vocational support.

Community and enrichment

Available programming can include parenting, yoga, chess, creative arts, urban gardening, recovery groups and veteran services.

How to request help: The individual in custody should submit an internal request for the program or Correctional Liaison. Family members may call Individual in Custody Services when the issue involves legal documents, family coordination, DCFS or a significant event.

Release, discharge, electronic monitoring and remaining funds

Bond or court release was ordered Allow time for paperwork, record checks, housing movement, property return and any monitoring requirement.
GPS monitoring is required Release can take longer while the Adult Probation Department prepares the monitoring equipment.
The person has a mental-health need CCDOC’s discharge unit may coordinate screening, treatment referrals or a discharge plan before release.
The person moved to Electronic Monitoring EM movement and program questions go to 877-326-9198, available 24 hours.
Money remains in the trust account A former inmate may collect funds at the Division 5 lobby with government photo ID.
The person transferred elsewhere The receiving facility may request that CCDOC forward the remaining trust-account balance.

Collecting remaining trust-fund money

Division 5 lobby

2700 S. California Ave., Chicago, IL 60608

Fund collection hours: 9 a.m.–8:30 p.m.

Bring valid government-issued photo identification.

Address limitation: The Trust/Finance Office can mail funds only to the current address on file. Electronic Monitoring participants receive funds at the current EM address when properly requested.

CCDOC phone directory by problem

Call the office that handles the specific issue
Question or problem Office Phone and hours
Locate a person or hear automated options Automated Help Line 773-674-5245, English or Spanish
Bond, discharge, property, court time or general question CCDOC Customer Service 773-674-1945, daily 8 a.m.–8 p.m.
Visitor application or scheduled visit Visitor Information Center 773-674-8225
Trust-account deposit, balance or forwarded funds Trust/Finance Office 773-674-6864, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Immediate mental-health or medical concern CARE Hotline 773-674-2273, 24 hours
Correctional Liaison, DCFS or significant family event Individual in Custody Services 773-674-1979
Business-office matter Business Office 773-674-6866
Sheriff legal-office issue Legal Office 773-674-7683
Electronic Monitoring movement or placement Electronic Monitoring 877-326-9198, 24 hours
Complaint or customer-service concern Comments/Complaints 773-674-1866

Cook County Jail map and arrival checklist

Confirm the person is still in CCDOC custody
Write down the exact booking number
Confirm the current housing division
Know whether you need Division 5 or another entrance
Bring valid government photo identification
Check approval, appointment and office hours
Allow additional time for security screening
Do not bring prohibited property into the facility
Main public location: Cook County Department of Corrections, 2700 South California Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60608. Some divisions and entrances use Sacramento Avenue, 31st Street or nearby California Boulevard addresses.

Final CCDOC action checklist

Search the live locator Confirm the legal name, booking number, custody status and housing division.
Save the identifiers Keep the booking number and court case number available for every later action.
Choose the correct next step Visitor approval, bond, trust-fund deposit, mail, phone setup, property pickup and court records use different processes.
Use the correct address Personal mail, bond, division visits and property pickup do not always use the same entrance or division.
Call before traveling Housing, release, court, visit and property status can change.
Verify money transactions Use the exact identity and booking number. Never send cash through the mail.
Escalate urgent health concerns Use the 24-hour CARE line and provide specific symptoms, booking information and housing location.
Keep confirmation records Save visitor approval, visit appointment, deposit receipt, mailed-payment tracking and court-search details.

Official live actions

The practical instructions and published rules are already summarized above. Use these official systems only for transactions or live information that must be completed outside this article.

ID
Locate the person

Run the current Cook County custody search and retrieve the booking number.

Open official locator
V
Schedule an approved visit

Use after visitor approval and coordination with the individual in custody.

Open visit scheduler
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Make an online deposit

Use the exact inmate name and booking identification number.

Open JailATM
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Set up phone or messages

Create the applicable ViaPath/GettingOut account for calls or text messages.

Open GettingOut
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Search the court case

Review the Cook County electronic docket using the case number.

Open court search
M
Get live jail help

Use the automated English or Spanish information line.

Call 773-674-5245
Source review: Locator, visitor screening, visitation, housing divisions, bond, mail, phone, trust account, property, mental-health, program and contact information was reviewed against Cook County Sheriff and Clerk of the Circuit Court sources on August 1, 2026. Live custody and operational procedures can change without notice.

CCDOC Jail inmate search FAQs

What does CCDOC mean?

CCDOC means the Cook County Department of Corrections, which operates the Cook County Jail complex in Chicago.

How do I search the CCDOC jail roster?

Use the Cook County Sheriff’s Individual in Custody Locator. Search the legal name and verify the booking number, birth information, photograph, custody status and housing division.

How quickly does a new booking appear?

Cook County says locator results are typically published about four to six hours after booking and processing. A very recent arrest may not appear immediately.

What number can I call for inmate information?

Call the automated English or Spanish line at 773-674-5245. The main customer-service line is 773-674-1945.

How do I become an approved visitor?

Find the person in the locator and submit a separate visitor application. Allow seven business days before calling 773-674-8225 to ask about the status.

Can children visit?

Children age 17 or younger do not submit an adult application but must attend with an approved parent or guardian. High-school-age minors need a current state or school photo ID.

How do I send money?

Use the exact name and booking number. Options include Western Union with city code CCDOC, MoneyGram with receive code 1750, JailATM, currency exchanges, jail kiosks and approved mailed instruments.

What is the inmate mailing address?

Mail the individual’s full name and booking number to 2700 S. California Avenue, Chicago, IL 60608. Do not spray the letter with perfume or another substance.

Where can an older cash bond be posted?

When an older case still has a cash-bond requirement, Division 5 accepts eligible bond payments from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day at 2700 S. California Avenue.

How do I collect the person’s property?

The procedure depends on housing. Some divisions route directly to Division 5, while Divisions 6, 9 and 11 require a signed property-release form before pickup at Division 5.

Independent public-information guide: This website is not the Cook County Sheriff’s Office, Cook County Department of Corrections, Clerk of the Circuit Court, ViaPath, Microsoft Teams, JailATM or a live detention database. Custody, housing, court, release and visitor information may change. A booking or charge is an allegation and does not establish guilt. Do not use jail information to harass, threaten, discriminate against, exploit or unlawfully identify any person.

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