Division II - Cook County Jail, Illinois
About
Division II of Cook County Jail serves as a cornerstone in one of the largest unified pre-detention complexes across the United States. Nestled in Chicago, Illinois, this division holds a storied past and fulfills a pivotal function within the Cook County Department of Corrections (CCDOC).
History
- Constructed in 1955
- Initially crafted to accommodate 870 persons in confinement
- Previously a segment of Chicago’s Municipal House of Corrections
- Handed over to the Sheriff’s Office in 1970
- Merged with Division I to forge the Cook County Department of Corrections
Facility Details
- Location: 2700 S. California Ave. Chicago, IL 60608
- Present capacity: 1,276 individuals
- Housing configuration: Dormitory-style
- Security grade: Ranges from minimum to moderate classification
- Population: General population male detainees
Structure
- Three separate three-story building dormitories
- Capacity: 592 individuals
- A single-story dormitory with two distinct sections
- Capacity: 684 individuals
Contact Information
- Main Contact Number: 773-674-7100
- Support Line: 773-674-1945
- Availability: Every day, 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- Automated Assistance: 773-674-5245 (English or Español)
Important Departments
- Records Office: 773-674-5200
- Detainee Services: 773-674-1979
- Personal Property/Trust: 773-674-6864
- Visitor Information Hub: 773-674-8225
Essential Web Pages
Additional Information
- Functions as part of the wider Cook County Jail system
- Supervised by the Cook County Sheriff’s Office
- Operates under the authority of the Cook County Circuit Court
- Governed by Illinois state rules and statutes, including the Illinois Compiled Statutes
Inmate Services
- Medical and psychological care
- Educational offerings
- Commissary access
- Spiritual services
- Recreational opportunities
Visitation
- Schedule a visit via online portal
- Guests must adhere to rigorous protocols and standards
- Video visitations are provided as an option