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Sheriff’s Work Alternative Program (SWAP)

What is SWAP?

The Sheriff’s Work Alternative Program (SWAP) reduces jail overcrowding by providing an alternative to incarceration. Judges sentence non-violent offenders to SWAP. This allows them to perform community service in lieu of serving jail time. SWAP provides labor to municipalities, government agencies, and not-for-profit organizations. Supervised by sheriff’s deputies, SWAP crews perform a variety of public works projects such as cleaning parks, viaducts and streets, seven days a week.

How do I register for SWAP?

Offenders sentenced to the Sheriff’s Work Alternative Program must call a SWAP office (312-603-2480, 708-865-6510, or 773-674-0715) within 72 hours of leaving court to be referred to a SWAP Registration Office. Registration at a SWAP office must be completed within 30 days.
Offenders do not need to register at the courthouse that they went to court at. They may register at any of the SWAP Registration Offices. Offender fees and work schedule are reviewed at time of registration. Participants will be advised of and receive a copy of all rules and regulations at their orientation session.

The documents needed to register:

  • Court Order
  • Picture I.D.
  • Full time students must bring a current student I.D.

SWAP Registration Offices & Hours

Daley Center Traffic Court
50 W. Washington Street
Chicago, IL 60602 312-603-2480
Corner of Clark & Washington
Lower Level – Room 11
Mon. through Fri. 8:00am – 3:30pm

Markham Courthouse
16501 S. Kedzie
Markham, IL 60428
Sheriff’s Office-Room 118 ***
Wed & Thu ONLY 8:00am – 3:30pm
***This office location until further notice.

SWAP Headquarters – 31st & California
2828 W. 31st Street
Chicago, IL 60608 773-674-0715
1/2 block west of California
Mon. through Fri. 7:00am – 2:00pm

Maywood Courthouse
1500 Maybrook Drive
Maywood, IL 60153 708-865-6510
Lower Level – Room LL083
Mon. through Fri. 8:00am – 3:30pm

SWAP Work Locations

SWAP Headquarters – 31st & California
2828 W. 31st Street
Chicago, IL 60608 773-674-0715
½ block west of California *** MONDAY-SUNDAY ***

Markham Courthouse
16501 S. Kedzie
Markham, IL 60428
*** WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY ONLY ***