Cook County Jail - Juvenile Detention Center

The Juvenile Detention Facility (JDF) is a secure detention facility located in Chicago, Illinois. JDF houses male and female juvenile offenders from Cook County who have been arrested and are awaiting trial or sentencing. The facility is operated by the Cook County Sheriff's Office.

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The Juvenile Detention Facility is a state-of-the-art facility that provides a safe and secure environment for juvenile offenders. The facility features a variety of programs and services to help juveniles rehabilitate and successfully reintegrate into the community. These programs and services include:

• Educational programs
• Vocational training
• Mental health services
• Substance abuse treatment
• Counseling
• Recreational activities

The Juvenile Detention Facility is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for juvenile offenders while also providing the necessary programs and services to help them rehabilitate and successfully reintegrate into the community.

Facility Services Provided to Detainees

The Juvenile Detention Facility provides a variety of services to detainees, including:

• Medical and dental care
• Mental health services
• Substance abuse treatment
• Educational programs
• Vocational training
• Counseling
• Recreational activities

The facility also provides detainees with access to legal resources, such as attorneys and public defenders.

Steps for Searching for a Detainee

1. Go to the Cook County Sheriff's Office website.

2. Click on the "Inmate Roster" link.

3. Select the "Juvenile Detention Facility" from the dropdown menu.

4. Enter the offender's name and date of birth in the search fields.

5. Click on the "Search" button.

6. A list of offenders matching your search criteria will be displayed.

7. Click on the offender's name to view their detailed information.

Tips for Inmate Search

• If you do not know the offender's exact name, you can search by partial name or alias.
• If you do not know the offender's date of birth, you can leave the field blank.
• You can also search by booking number.
• If you are having trouble finding an offender, you can contact the Juvenile Detention Facility directly at 773-867-4212.

Additional Tips

• You can also visit the Juvenile Detention Facility in person to inquire about an offender.
• You will need to provide the offender's name and date of birth to the staff at the facility.
• The staff at the facility will be able to provide you with information about the offender's status, such as their bond amount and court date.

Inmate Roster

The Cook County Jail - Juvenile Detention Center Inmate Roster is a public record that contains information about individuals who are currently being held at the facility. The roster is updated daily and is available online.

Information Available on the Jail Roster

The following information is available on the Jail Roster:

• Booking Number
• Last Name
• First Name
• Date of Birth
• Release Date
• Criminal Charges

Booking Number

The booking number is a unique identifier that is assigned to each offender when they are booked into the jail. The booking number is used to track the offender's progress through the criminal justice system.

Last Name and First Name

The offender's last name and first name are listed on the roster.

Date of Birth

The offender's date of birth is listed on the roster.

Release Date

The offender's release date is listed on the roster. The release date is the date when the offender is scheduled to be released from jail.

Criminal Charges

The criminal charges against the offender are listed on the roster. The criminal charges may include the following:

• Felonies
• Misdemeanors
• Traffic violations

Roster Updates

The roster is updated daily. New offenders are added to the roster when they are booked into the jail. Offenders are removed from the roster when they are released from jail.

Where to Find the Roster

The Juvenile Detention Facility Inmate Roster is available online at the Cook County Sheriff's Office website.

Location and Contact Details

Official Address

1100 South Hamilton Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60612

Official Phone Number

312-433-7102

Official Website

http://www.cookcountyil.gov/appointments/juvenile-temporary-detention-center-advisory-board/