Cook County Department of Corrections

The Cook County Department of Corrections manages and operates the county’s jail facilities, responsible for detaining individuals who are awaiting trial or serving short-term sentences. It provides security, inmate services, health care, and rehabilitation programs to ensure safety for staff, inmates, and the community. The department also coordinates with courts and law enforcement to facilitate justice and maintain order within the correctional system. Its goal is to securely house offenders while supporting efforts toward rehabilitation and successful reintegration into society.