Division VI - Cook County Jail
Division VI is a mid-tier security enclosure nestled within the broader Cook County Jail compound in Chicago, Illinois. It is administered by the Cook County Sheriff’s Office and forms part of one of the most expansive single-location pre-confinement hubs across the nation.
Key Details
- Address: 2900 South Sacramento Avenue, Chicago, IL 60608
- Main Phone: 773-674-7100
- Inmate Capacity: Roughly 992 units
- Security Level: Medium
- Opened: 1995
Contact Information
- General Inquiries: 773-674-7100
- Customer Service Line: 773-674-1945 (every day, 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.)
- Automated Help Line: 773-674-5245 (English or Spanish)
- Email: sheriff@cookcountysheriff.org
Important Web Pages
History and Significance
Division VI launched in 1995 as part of the continual growth and revamping of the Cook County Jail infrastructure. It was built to counter overcrowding concerns and deliver upgraded accommodations for medium-security detainees. The division plays an essential part in the Cook County Department of Corrections’ mandate to ensure safety while offering rehabilitative initiatives to inmates.
Facility Features
- State-of-the-art monitoring and security apparatus
- Dormitory-style quarters
- Special zones for learning and trade programs
- Medical and mental care services
- Recreational areas
Inmate Services
- Educational offerings (GED courses, literacy instruction)
- Trade skills development
- Drug and alcohol recovery support
- Psychological therapy
- Spiritual services
- Legal library accessibility
Visitation
- Visiting hours fluctuate; refer to the official webpage for current timetables
- Visitors need to be on the inmate’s sanctioned visit list
- Government-issued ID needed for all visitors
- Rigorous attire standards in effect
Additional Information
- Integral part of the sprawling Cook County Jail network, which typically houses around 6,000 detainees
- Operates under the oversight of the Cook County Sheriff’s Office
- Follows guidelines established by the American Correctional Association
- Subjected to routine assessments and evaluations to uphold compliance with state and federal statutes