How to Find Someone in Cook County Jail: Step-by-Step Search Guide
Looking for someone in Cook County custody? Start with the official Individual in Custody Locator. It's the fastest way to confirm someone's status, and from there you can access visitation info and other Sheriff's Office resources.
The official search tool is the Individual in Custody Locator at https://iic.ccsheriff.org/. It shows custody details and connects you to related jail resources from one starting point. You can also reach the locator through the Sheriff's Office website, where it's listed alongside visitation information, bonding, phone numbers, trust accounts, virtual and in-person visitation scheduling, and mail/discharge processes.
Stuck? The locator has a Frequently Asked Questions page covering common issues - finding individuals in custody and requesting visitation within the Cook County Jail system.
Head to the official Cook County Individual in Custody Locator: https://iic.ccsheriff.org/. Stick with the official tool - it's the most reliable way to confirm someone's custody status and avoid outdated information.
The Cook County Sheriff's Office website groups key jail resources in one place. You'll find the Individual in Custody Locator alongside practical links for visitation registration and schedules (virtual and in-person), bonding, Department of Corrections phone numbers, trust accounts, and mail/discharge information.
When you open the Individual in Custody Locator, you'll need to accept the Terms and Conditions before searching. It's just an extra click, but you can't proceed without it.
Privacy note: The locator page links to the Cook County Sheriff's Office privacy policy (
The Individual in Custody Locator includes a link to schedule in-person visits, so you don't have to hunt across multiple sites. For more options, the Cook County Sheriff's Office website lists additional visitation resources - including virtual and in-person scheduling.
- Open the Individual in Custody Locator - Start at https://iic.ccsheriff.org/.
- Accept the Terms and Conditions - You’ll need to agree before you can use the locator.
- Use the in-person visitation scheduling link - The locator provides a link out to the external scheduling site at https://dvv.ccsheriff.org/.
- Complete your request or scheduling on that site - Follow the prompts there to move forward with an in-person visit.
Tip: Not sure what to do next? Check the locator's Frequently Asked Questions page - it covers finding individuals in custody and requesting visitation.
Can't find the person? Don't stop at one page. The Cook County Sheriff's Office website has a broader set of resources - bonding information, Department of Corrections phone numbers, trust account details, and pages on discharge and jail mail. It also lists visitation resources, including virtual and in-person scheduling, if your next step is requesting a visit.
- ✓ Recheck the spelling of the person’s name before you search in the Individual in Custody Locator (https://iic.ccsheriff.org/).
- ✓ If you have it, keep the person’s date of birth handy to help confirm you’re looking at the right individual.
- ✓ Cross-check with the Cook County Sheriff’s Office jail resource pages that list the locator and other inmate-related tools.
- ✓ If you still can’t confirm custody status, use the Department of Corrections phone numbers listed on the Sheriff’s Office website to ask for help.
Quick Checklist
- ✓ Full legal name (double-check spelling)
- ✓ Date of birth if you have it (helps confirm identity)
- ✓ The official Individual in Custody Locator page: https://iic.ccsheriff.org/
- ✓ A minute to review and accept the site’s Terms and Conditions so you can use the locator
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