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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 can sentence non-violent offenders (charged with DUI or other traffic offenses) to SWAP. This allows them to perform community service instead of serving time. SWAP provides free manual labor to municipalities, government agencies, and not-for-profit organizations. Simultaneously, offenders learn transferable work skills and gain experience in manual labor.
Supervised by trained 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 now have two ways to register.
- You can call SWAP at 773-674-0714 to register over the phone. Participants are encouraged to call within 24 hours of leaving court.
- You can use the New Online Registration Application. Click on the Link below to start the process.
https://swapregistration.ccsheriff.org/
When must I register?
Misdemeanor, Felony, and traffic case defendants must register online or in person at a SWAP office within thirty (30) days from the court date.
Paying Fees
Fees, if applicable are due at the time of registration or starting your workday. Fees can be paid by credit card at any registration site. Cash and personal checks are not accepted. Money orders are accepted at the Maywood office only. Offender fees and work schedule are reviewed at time of registration.
Program Rules
Participants will be advised of and receive a copy of all rules and regulations at their orientation session.
If you have any questions call SWAP office direct line:
Daley Center: 312-603-2480
Maywood: 708-865-6510
Markham: 708-232-4464
Bridgeview: 708-974-6135
Rolling Meadows: 847-818-2394
SWAP Registration Offices & Hours
Daley Center Traffic Court 50 W. Washington Street Chicago, IL 60602 Corner of Clark and Washington |
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. 312-603-2480 |
SWAP Headquarters – 31st & California 2828 W. 31st Street Chicago, IL 60608 |
Mondays & Fridays Only
7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
Maywood Courthouse 1500 Maybrook Drive Maywood, IL 60153 Lower Level – Room LL083 |
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. 708-865-6510 |
Bridgeview Courthouse 10220 S. 76th Avenue Bridgeview, IL 60455 Lower level – Cafeteria |
Tuesdays 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Fridays |
Juvenile Temporary Detention Center 1100 S. Hamilton Avenue Chicago, IL 60612 Main Level |
Tuesdays & Thursdays Only
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. |
Markham Courthouse 16501 S. Kedzie Avenue Markham, IL 60426 Lower Level – Pro Bono Room |
Wednesdays only
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. |
Rolling Meadows Courthouse 2121 Euclid Avenue Rolling Meadows Illinois Main Level – Room 143 |
Thursdays only
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
SWAP WORK LOCATIONS:
Chicago – 2828 W. 31st Street, Chicago Illinois
Skokie Courthouse – 5600 Old Orchard Road, Skokie, Illinois
Rolling Meadows Courthouse – 2121 Euclid Avenue, Rolling Meadows, Illinois
Maywood Courthouse – 1500 Maybrook Drive, Maywood, Illinois
Bridgeview Courthouse – 10020 S. 76th Ave, Bridgeview, Illinois
Markham Courthouse – 16501 S. Kedzie Ave, Markham, Illinois
** Offenders must report no later than 7 a.m. and bring their SWAP I.D. **