Department of Corrections

I would like to visit an inmate, how can I find out the inmate's housing location?
Use our automated system 1-773-869-5245 or use this web site

Are money orders accepted for bonding purposes?
No. Only cash and certified checks are accepted for bonding purposes, and the use of certified checks must be done during normal banking hours.

Credit Cards are now being accepted for cash bail. Posting of Bail Bonds by Credit Card must be transacted in person at the 26th and California facility.

What is the address to send mail to an inmate?
The mailing address for sending letters to detainees is:

P.O. Box 089002
Chicago, Illinois 60608

Be sure to include with the address the detainees name and I.D. number. (I.D. #'s can be retrieved from our automated system 1-773-869-5245 or use this web site).

What items CANNOT be mailed to an inmate?
View the listing. Some of these items will be made available to the inmate through Commissary.

How do I wire an inmate funds for Commissary?
You can wire money to an inmate through WESTERN UNION using a QUICK COLLECT®. You will need the following information:

CODE CITY = CCDOC
STATE = Illinois
Account = [Enter the inmate's full name and I.D. #]

To locate a WESTERN UNION agent visit the WESTERN UNION Web Site or send money online using WESTERN UNION's Online Quick Collect Service.