Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center

To search for an inmate in the Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center, 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 Juvenile Temporary Detention Center Inmate Search

The Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center maintains an average of 75 offenders in custody on any given day. The Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center 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 Juvenile Temporary Detention Center? 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.

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 Juvenile Temporary Detention Center’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 Juvenile Temporary Detention Center?

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 Juvenile Temporary Detention Center’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 Juvenile Temporary Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center’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 Juvenile Temporary Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center’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 Juvenile Temporary Detention Center, and what can I send them?

Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.

Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope. 

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
1100 South Hamilton Avenue
Chicago, IL 60612

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
1100 South Hamilton Avenue
Chicago, IL 60612

Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
The Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center standards will be disposed of. 
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
1100 South Hamilton Avenue
Chicago, IL 60612

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center’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 Juvenile Temporary Detention Center, 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 Juvenile Temporary Detention Center’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 Juvenile Temporary Detention Center 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 Juvenile Temporary Detention Center’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 Juvenile Temporary Detention Center 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 Juvenile Temporary Detention Center’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?