Cook County Jail - Division 6 Annex

To search for an inmate in the Cook County Jail - Division 6 Annex, 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 6 Annex Inmate Search

The Cook County Jail - Division 6 Annex maintains an average of 1276 offenders in custody on any given day. The Cook County Jail - Division 6 Annex 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.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Cook County Jail - Division 6 Annex? What is the Schedule?

Cook County Department of Corrections In-Person Inmate Visitation

Review the following rules and procedures if you want to visit an inmate at any of the Cook County Jails.

• 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.

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

• Division 2 (6 Annex)   773-674-3745
• Division 3 Annex         773-674-4894
• Division 4                    773-674-5713
• Division 5                    773-674-0667
• Division 6                    773-674-5336
• 8 – Cermak                 773-674-5761
• 8 – RTU                      773-674-0077
• Division 9                     773-674-2295
• Division 10                  773-674-7640
• Division 11                  773-674- 3722
• Div. 16 MHTC             773-674-7159

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 6 Annex’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 773-674-7100 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Cook County Jail - Division 6 Annex?

Cook County Department of Corrections Remote 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 6 Annex’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 773-674-7100 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Cook County Jail - Division 6 Annex?

How to Deposit Money in a Cook County Jail - Division 6 Annex Inmate's Account

There are five ways to deposit money in an inmate's account in the Cook County Jail Corrections System:

• Online or Telephone deposits
• Currency Exchange facilities
• JailATM
• United States Postal Service
• Jail lobby kiosks

In order to do any of these you need to know the exact name the inmate was booked under, and the booking number.

If you can't find the inmate and booking number online, call the Records Office at 773-674-2390.

Each week, an individual in custody can purchase up to $100 worth of clothing & supplies, and also $100 worth of food items.

1. Online or Telephone Deposits - Note that it my take up to two business days for the funds to show up in the inmate's account.

JailATM - You need to first register with JailATM in order to look up your inmate's name and booking number and deposit money into their trust fund account. They charge a small fee every time you make a deposit. If you have questions or prefer to use their phone service in order to deposit money, call them at 870-627-5476.

Western Union - First, you need to know the exact spelling of the inmate's name and booking number.
You also need to know these codes: The City Code is: CCDOC or COOK COUNTY DEPT CORRECTION
State Code is: ILLINOIS

• Select Send Money, then Send Money to an Individual in Custody and follow Western Union's instructions.
• For questions, concerns or to add funds via Western Union over the phone, call 800-225-5227.

Money Gram - First, you need to know the exact spelling of the inmate's name, AND their booking number.
You will also have to know the Receive Code, which is 1750.

• For questions, concerns or to add funds via Money Gram over the phone, call 800-225-5227

2. Currency Exchange Facilities -
Deposit funds in-person at Currency Exchanges that offer Western Union or Money Gram services.

Codes:
Western Union
City Code: CCDOC or COOK COUNTY DEPT CORRECTION
State: ILLINOIS

Money Gram
Receive Code: 1750

JailATM
Visit JailATM to register or call 870-627-5476

3.  Mailing a Payment -

* Money orders - $100 maximum 
* Cashiers Checks - $1,000 maximum

When sending an inmate money by mail, the Cook County Jail - Division 6 Annex will only accept:

• US Postal Money Orders, or
• Certified Bank Cashier Checks

If you want to send more you can, but you need to send multiple checks that do not exceed the maximum amounts listed above.

**Important Notes**

• The check/money order must be payable to the Inmate's Name AND Booking Number. Look up the inmate's booking number here if you don't have it.
• You can also get the inmate's booking number by calling the Inmate Information Line at 773-674-2390.
• The Cook County Jail reserves the right to decline or return deposits that violate Department Policies.

Mailing Address:
NAME:
BOOKING #:
2700 S. California Ave.
Chicago, IL 60608

4.  Dropping off a payment at a Kiosk - $300 maximum
When dropping off an inmate's money in person, the Cook County Jail - Division 6 Annex will only accept.

• Cash
• Visa or Mastercard

These Kiosks are ATM machines that are managed by JailATM.

JailATM Locations at the Cook County Jail to drop off inmate money:

• External Post 5 [Front Gate Entrance] – 2700 S. California Ave. Chicago, IL 60608
• External Post 7 – 2834 W. 31st Street Chicago, IL 60608
• External Post 9 – 2805 S. Sacramento Chicago, IL 60608
• Division 10 Lobby – 2950 S. California Chicago, IL 60608
• Division 11 Lobby – 3015 S. California Blvd. Chicago, IL 60608
• Division 5 Lobby – 2700 S California Ave. Chicago, IL 60608

Rules Regarding Picking up Money When an Inmate is Released from the Cook County Jail - Division 6 Annex

The following is the procedure to pick-up money from an incarcerated male or female inmate’s money account, regardless of which Cook County Jail they were in: 

Once an inmate is released, they can go to the following address, and as long as they can present a government issued picture ID, they can get the balance of their Trust Fund Account issued to them.

Division 5
2700 S. California Ave.
Chicago, IL 60608
Hours: 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

If they don't have an ID, the balance will be mailed to the address that Cook County Corrections has on file. 
If they are being released to another facility, upon request, the balance will be sent there.

Letters can be mailed to:

Cook County Department of Corrections
Trust/Finance Office – Individual in Custody Trust Fund
Division 5 Second Floor
2700 S California Avenue
Chicago, IL 60608

If you have any questions, call the Trust/Finance Office at 773-674-6864.

For more information, including fees, more detailed instructions, deposit limits, type of items available to purchase, and more, check out our Inmate Money page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cook County Jail - Division 6 Annex’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.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Cook County Jail - Division 6 Annex?

How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the Cook County Jail - Division 6 Annex by Phone

Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)

• Advance Pay - This phone account allows you to prepay so that your inmate can call you (and only you) whenever he/she wants and the cost of each call is deducted from your balance. You can even be notified by text when your balance gets low. You still have the option of accepting or rejecting each call.
• Pin Debit  -  This option allows you to fund an inmate's commissary account and lets him pay for phone calls to you and others with the money. You will have no control over who your inmate calls.
• Voicemail  -  You can leave a secure voicemail without having to contact the facility. When you call the local phone number for a facility offering Inmate Voicemail (call Customer Service at 877-650-4249 to get the local voicemail number for Cook County Jail - Division 6 Annex, you will be informed of the cost for leaving a message. To leave your message, simply select the inmate by ID number. Then, record your voicemail.

For full instructions on the Cook County Jail - Division 6 Annex Inmate Phone System, what the costs are, how it works, and tips and guidelines on rules, regulations and saving money on calls, check out our Inmate Phones Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cook County Jail - Division 6 Annex’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 773-674-7100 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Cook County Jail - Division 6 Annex, and what can I send them?

The Cook County Jail - Division 6 Annex has a very strict set of rules and policies regarding mail that is delivered to inmates.

The purpose of these rules are not to make life difficult for you or to ‘punish’ incarcerated inmates further, but are here for the safety and security of all the inmates and staff who reside and work in what can be a very dangerous place.

 For the time being, Cook County Jail - Division 6 Annex is still allowing inmates to receive physical mail, however many jails and prisons around the country are starting to go full-on digital; only allowing electronic messages and digital images to be accessible by inmates through kiosks or jail provided handheld devices.

All Cook County Jail Inmates are made aware of the following Rules and Policies and for your benefit these are posted here.

Many items that are needed by inmates that you may want to mail but can’t, can be purchased directly from the Cook County Jail’s Commissary. Even indigent inmates, those without any funds, are provided basic hygiene items and other items necessary for their physical and mental health.

Cook County Jail - Division 6 Annex Inmates are allowed mail in envelopes and on postcards.

They are also allowed to receive books and magazines, but only a maximum of three per mailing. Newspapers are not allowed.

Mailing Address:

NAME:
BOOKING #:
2700 S. California Ave.
Chicago, IL 60608

The following is a list of PROHIBITED items: 

If any of these items are mailed to an inmate in the Cook County Jail - Division 6 Annex, they will be returned intact to the sender (provided there is a return address) and the inmate will NOT be notified. 

Read and follow this list carefully. There are NO EXCEPTIONS to this policy.

• All envelopes and paper must be free of debris and/or any illegal substances, perfume/cologne, powders, lip stick, food or cosmetic items or dried liquids. 
• Blank envelopes, envelopes with a metal clasp, postage stamps, envelopes with gang or suggestive drawings/artwork
• Cash
• Musical, plastic, or blank greeting cards, or large cards.
• Identification card(s) or copies of ID cards
• Paper clip(s), staple(s), pen(s), pencil(s), glitter, sticker(s), glued or gummed label(s)
• Rosary bead(s), balloon(s), string bracelet(s), or jewelry item(s)
• Posters
• Radios, TVs or tape players
• Paint, brushes or solvents
• Item(s) of explicit sexual nature or that depict full or partial frontal nudity
• Item(s) that depict or describe how to create weapons or commit crimes, or contains content that has been determined to compromise jail security
• Item(s) has a hard cover (only paperback books are allowed)
• Item(s) that depict nudity, sexually-suggestive content, or gang imagery
• Polaroid photos
• Postage stamps
• Stickers
• Decals or Patches
• String, wire or twine
• Towels
• Glue
• Hair brushes, combs or picks
• Glass, wood or metal objects
• Hair rollers, bobby pins or plastic clips or caps
• Dental Floss, paste or powder
• Cigarettes or Cigars
• Lighters or matches
• Adhesive tape
• Batteries
• Soap
• Aerosol cans
• Food
• Credit Cards
• Cosmetics
• Jewelry
• Keys
• Maps
• Pens
• Nail Clippers
• Nail Files or clippers
• Medicine or medical supplies
• Playing cards or puzzles

If any of these items are found in the mail sent to an inmate, everything in the envelope or package will be returned to the sender and the inmate will NOT be notified.

Any mail that has any perfume, oil, sticky substance or anything other the the original paper or the original condition of the item, will be returned along with everything else in the envelope or parcel.

You the sender may obtain a review of returned items by writing to the Department of Corrections within 10 days of receipt of a Notice of Returned Mail and stating your objections, to the following address:

Mail Rejection
Cook County Department of Corrections
2700 S. California Ave.
Chicago, IL 60608

The staff of the Cook County Correcions reserves the right to add to this list of prohibited items at any time.

How to Send Mail to an Inmate in the Cook County Jail - Division 6 Annex

Cook County Jail - Division 6 Annex Inmates are allowed mail in envelopes and on postcards. They are also allowed to receive photos.

They are also allowed to receive books and magazines, but not newspapers.

Mailing Address:
NAME:
BOOKING #:
2700 S. California Ave.
Chicago, IL 60608

To learn all the rules, policies and guidelines, and they are extensive, for sending anything in the mail to an inmate at any of the Cook County Jails, check out our Inmate Mail Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cook County Jail - Division 6 Annex’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 773-674-7100 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Cook County Jail - Division 6 Annex, and what can I purchase?

How to Deposit Money in a Cook County Jail - Division 6 Annex Inmate's Account

There are five ways to deposit money in an inmate's account in the Cook County Jail Corrections System:

• Online or Telephone deposits
• Currency Exchange facilities
• JailATM
• United States Postal Service
• Jail lobby kiosks

In order to do any of these you need to know the exact name the inmate was booked under, and the booking number.

If you can't find the inmate and booking number online, call the Records Office at 773-674-2390.

Each week, an individual in custody can purchase up to $100 worth of clothing & supplies, and also $100 worth of food items.

1. Online or Telephone Deposits - Note that it my take up to two business days for the funds to show up in the inmate's account.

JailATM - You need to first register with JailATM in order to look up your inmate's name and booking number and deposit money into their trust fund account. They charge a small fee every time you make a deposit. If you have questions or prefer to use their phone service in order to deposit money, call them at 870-627-5476.

Western Union - First, you need to know the exact spelling of the inmate's name and booking number.
You also need to know these codes: The City Code is: CCDOC or COOK COUNTY DEPT CORRECTION
State Code is: ILLINOIS

• Select Send Money, then Send Money to an Individual in Custody and follow Western Union's instructions.
• For questions, concerns or to add funds via Western Union over the phone, call 800-225-5227.

Money Gram - First, you need to know the exact spelling of the inmate's name, AND their booking number.
You will also have to know the Receive Code, which is 1750.

• For questions, concerns or to add funds via Money Gram over the phone, call 800-225-5227

2. Currency Exchange Facilities -
Deposit funds in-person at Currency Exchanges that offer Western Union or Money Gram services.

Codes:
Western Union
City Code: CCDOC or COOK COUNTY DEPT CORRECTION
State: ILLINOIS

Money Gram
Receive Code: 1750

JailATM
Visit JailATM to register or call 870-627-5476

3.  Mailing a Payment -

* Money orders - $100 maximum 
* Cashiers Checks - $1,000 maximum

When sending an inmate money by mail, the Cook County Jail - Division 6 Annex will only accept:

• US Postal Money Orders, or
• Certified Bank Cashier Checks

If you want to send more you can, but you need to send multiple checks that do not exceed the maximum amounts listed above.

**Important Notes**

• The check/money order must be payable to the Inmate's Name AND Booking Number. Look up the inmate's booking number here if you don't have it.
• You can also get the inmate's booking number by calling the Inmate Information Line at 773-674-2390.
• The Cook County Jail reserves the right to decline or return deposits that violate Department Policies.

Mailing Address:
NAME:
BOOKING #:
2700 S. California Ave.
Chicago, IL 60608

4.  Dropping off a payment at a Kiosk - $300 maximum
When dropping off an inmate's money in person, the Cook County Jail - Division 6 Annex will only accept.

• Cash
• Visa or Mastercard

These Kiosks are ATM machines that are managed by JailATM.

JailATM Locations at the Cook County Jail to drop off inmate money:

• External Post 5 [Front Gate Entrance] – 2700 S. California Ave. Chicago, IL 60608
• External Post 7 – 2834 W. 31st Street Chicago, IL 60608
• External Post 9 – 2805 S. Sacramento Chicago, IL 60608
• Division 10 Lobby – 2950 S. California Chicago, IL 60608
• Division 11 Lobby – 3015 S. California Blvd. Chicago, IL 60608
• Division 5 Lobby – 2700 S California Ave. Chicago, IL 60608

Rules Regarding Picking up Money When an Inmate is Released from the Cook County Jail - Division 6 Annex

The following is the procedure to pick-up money from an incarcerated male or female inmate’s money account, regardless of which Cook County Jail they were in: 

Once an inmate is released, they can go to the following address, and as long as they can present a government issued picture ID, they can get the balance of their Trust Fund Account issued to them.

Division 5
2700 S. California Ave.
Chicago, IL 60608
Hours: 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

If they don't have an ID, the balance will be mailed to the address that Cook County Corrections has on file. 
If they are being released to another facility, upon request, the balance will be sent there.

Letters can be mailed to:

Cook County Department of Corrections
Trust/Finance Office – Individual in Custody Trust Fund
Division 5 Second Floor
2700 S California Avenue
Chicago, IL 60608

If you have any questions, call the Trust/Finance Office at 773-674-6864.

How to Deposit Money in a Cook County Jail - Division 6 Annex Inmate's Account

There are five ways to deposit money in an inmate's account in the Cook County Jail Corrections System:

• Online or Telephone deposits
• Currency Exchange facilities
• JailATM
• United States Postal Service
• Jail lobby kiosks

In order to do any of these you need to know the exact name the inmate was booked under, and the booking number.

If you can't find the inmate and booking number online, call the Records Office at 773-674-2390.

Each week, an individual in custody can purchase up to $100 worth of clothing & supplies, and also $100 worth of food items.

1. Online or Telephone Deposits - Note that it my take up to two business days for the funds to show up in the inmate's account.

JailATM - You need to first register with JailATM in order to look up your inmate's name and booking number and deposit money into their trust fund account. They charge a small fee every time you make a deposit. If you have questions or prefer to use their phone service in order to deposit money, call them at 870-627-5476.

Western Union - First, you need to know the exact spelling of the inmate's name and booking number.
You also need to know these codes: The City Code is: CCDOC or COOK COUNTY DEPT CORRECTION
State Code is: ILLINOIS

• Select Send Money, then Send Money to an Individual in Custody and follow Western Union's instructions.
• For questions, concerns or to add funds via Western Union over the phone, call 800-225-5227.

Money Gram - First, you need to know the exact spelling of the inmate's name, AND their booking number.
You will also have to know the Receive Code, which is 1750.

• For questions, concerns or to add funds via Money Gram over the phone, call 800-225-5227

2. Currency Exchange Facilities -
Deposit funds in-person at Currency Exchanges that offer Western Union or Money Gram services.

Codes:
Western Union
City Code: CCDOC or COOK COUNTY DEPT CORRECTION
State: ILLINOIS

Money Gram
Receive Code: 1750

JailATM
Visit JailATM to register or call 870-627-5476

3.  Mailing a Payment -

* Money orders - $100 maximum 
* Cashiers Checks - $1,000 maximum

When sending an inmate money by mail, the Cook County Jail - Division 6 Annex will only accept:

• US Postal Money Orders, or
• Certified Bank Cashier Checks

If you want to send more you can, but you need to send multiple checks that do not exceed the maximum amounts listed above.

**Important Notes**

• The check/money order must be payable to the Inmate's Name AND Booking Number. Look up the inmate's booking number here if you don't have it.
• You can also get the inmate's booking number by calling the Inmate Information Line at 773-674-2390.
• The Cook County Jail reserves the right to decline or return deposits that violate Department Policies.

Mailing Address:
NAME:
BOOKING #:
2700 S. California Ave.
Chicago, IL 60608

4.  Dropping off a payment at a Kiosk - $300 maximum
When dropping off an inmate's money in person, the Cook County Jail - Division 6 Annex will only accept.

• Cash
• Visa or Mastercard

These Kiosks are ATM machines that are managed by JailATM.

JailATM Locations at the Cook County Jail to drop off inmate money:

• External Post 5 [Front Gate Entrance] – 2700 S. California Ave. Chicago, IL 60608
• External Post 7 – 2834 W. 31st Street Chicago, IL 60608
• External Post 9 – 2805 S. Sacramento Chicago, IL 60608
• Division 10 Lobby – 2950 S. California Chicago, IL 60608
• Division 11 Lobby – 3015 S. California Blvd. Chicago, IL 60608
• Division 5 Lobby – 2700 S California Ave. Chicago, IL 60608

Rules Regarding Picking up Money When an Inmate is Released from the Cook County Jail - Division 6 Annex

The following is the procedure to pick-up money from an incarcerated male or female inmate’s money account, regardless of which Cook County Jail they were in: 

Once an inmate is released, they can go to the following address, and as long as they can present a government issued picture ID, they can get the balance of their Trust Fund Account issued to them.

Division 5
2700 S. California Ave.
Chicago, IL 60608
Hours: 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

If they don't have an ID, the balance will be mailed to the address that Cook County Corrections has on file. 
If they are being released to another facility, upon request, the balance will be sent there.

Letters can be mailed to:

Cook County Department of Corrections
Trust/Finance Office – Individual in Custody Trust Fund
Division 5 Second Floor
2700 S California Avenue
Chicago, IL 60608

If you have any questions, call the Trust/Finance Office at 773-674-6864.

For more information, including fees, more detailed instructions, deposit limits, type of items available to purchase, and more, check out our Inmate Money page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cook County Jail - Division 6 Annex’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 773-674-7100 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Cook County Jail - Division 6 Annex using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cook County Jail - Division 6 Annex’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 773-674-7100 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Cook County Jail - Division 6 Annex have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cook County Jail - Division 6 Annex’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 773-674-7100 for further assistance.

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