Division X - Cook County Jail
Division X is a high-security unit nestled within the Cook County Jail complex, stationed in Chicago, Illinois. It serves a pivotal function in the Cook County Department of Corrections, which ranks among the most expansive single-site jails in the nation.
Key Details
- Address: 2950 S. California Ave., Chicago, IL 60608
- Opened: December 1992
- Capacity: 768 male detainees
- Security Level: Maximum
- Structure: Four-level edifice
History and Current Use
- Initially configured as a high-security unit
- In 2008, transformed into a facility for medical and acute psychiatric care
- Currently holds general male population with mixed security levels
- Accommodates detainees with both medical and mental health requirements
Contact Information
- Main Phone Number: 773-674-7100
- Customer Service Line: 773-674-1945 (7 days a week, 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.)
- Automated Help Line: 773-674-5245 (English or Spanish)
Important Web Pages
Essential Services
- Inmate Trust Account: 773-674-6864
- Visitor Information Center: 773-674-8225
- Records Department: 773-674-5200
- Inmate Services: 773-674-1979
Visitation
- Visiting hours are subject to change; consult the official site for current times
- All visitors must be pre-authorized and listed on the inmate’s visitation roster
- Options for video visits may be accessible
Additional Information
- Part of the broader Cook County Jail expanse, which covers 96 acres
- Operates under the governance of the Cook County Sheriff’s Office
- Follows rigorous security measures due to its high-security classification
- Offers various programs aimed at rehabilitation and service to detainees
- Undergoes continuous reforms in line with current correctional methodologies