This is a private reference site, not a government office. We cannot confirm custody, release a person, post bond, or retrieve an official booking record. Contact the responsible agency directly.
Choose the Record Custodian
For county discharge questions, Cook County Sheriff Corrections Customer Service is available daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 773-674-1945. Automated English and Spanish help is at 773-674-5245; option 1 covers current custody and bond. The records line is 773-674-6321.
Cook County Sheriff FOIA
50 W. Washington Street, Room 704
Chicago, IL 60602
In-person requests: Room 701
Current request channels
50 W. Washington Street, Room 704
Chicago, IL 60602
In-person requests: Room 701
Current request channels
Illinois Department of Corrections FOIA
1301 Concordia Court, P.O. Box 19277
Springfield, IL 62794-9277
217-558-2200 ext. 4166
DOC.FOIARequest@illinois.gov
1301 Concordia Court, P.O. Box 19277
Springfield, IL 62794-9277
217-558-2200 ext. 4166
DOC.FOIARequest@illinois.gov
Use the route that matches the last custody system:
- Use the home page for the complete released-person and records-request path.
- Use parole and probation for supervision agencies and records.
- Use the 24-hour release list explanation for same-day Sheriff discharge processing.
- Compare a projected release date with a VINE alert.
- Open the correct facility page from the footer for facility-specific contacts.
- Search sentenced state cases through the official IDOC locator.
- Use the BOP locator for federal custody and ICE ODLS for immigration custody.