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Welcome to the most complete and up-to-date directory of police detention and holding facilities in Illinois. This page lists every active police-operated jail, holding facility, and lockup currently operating across Illinois, giving families, attorneys, bail bondsmen, and the general public fast and reliable access to accurate information about police-level detention. When a loved one is arrested by a local or municipal police department in Illinois, they are typically taken to a police-operated facility first — before being transferred to a county jail. This directory helps you find exactly where they are being held and what steps to take next.
What Are Police Detention Facilities?
Police detention facilities — commonly called police lockups, holding cells, or police jails — are short-term detention facilities operated by local or municipal police departments. They hold individuals for 24 to 72 hours immediately following arrest while booking is completed, charges are filed, and bail arrangements are made.
Unlike county jails or state prisons, police facilities are not designed for long-term incarceration. If searching for a recently arrested loved one, they may still be at the police facility rather than a county jail, especially in the first 24 to 48 hours after arrest.
How Police Facilities Differ From Other Facilities
- Police Detention Facilities: Operated by local police. Hold individuals for 24-72 hours during booking and initial processing only.
- City Jails: Operated by municipal authorities for slightly longer-term detention including pretrial holding and short sentences.
- County Jails: Operated by the county sheriff's office for pretrial detainees and sentences under one year.
- State Prisons: Operated by Illinois's DOC for felony offenses with sentences over one year.
- Federal Prisons: Operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons for federal crimes.
What Happens After Arrest in Illinois
- Arrest and Transport: Individual is arrested and transported to the nearest police detention facility.
- Booking and Intake: Photographing, fingerprinting, health screening, belongings search, warrant review (takes several hours).
- Initial Holding: Placed in holding cell while charges are filed and case is reviewed by prosecutors.
- Arraignment/Bail Hearing: Within 24-72 hours, brought before a judge who sets bail or releases them.
- Transfer or Release: Either released or transferred to county jail to await trial.
Finding Someone in Police Detention in Illinois
Browse the directory below to find the police facility in the area where the arrest took place and contact them directly. You can also use our free US inmate locator tool to search by name once booking is complete. Knowing the arrest location and the person's full legal name will help speed up your search.
Getting Bail
For minor charges, bail may be posted directly at the police facility using a standard bail schedule. For serious charges, bail is set at arraignment (within 24-72 hours). A bail bondsman can post bail for a 10-15% non-refundable fee.
Hiring a Lawyer
The period immediately following arrest is one of the most critical windows in the legal process. A criminal defense attorney can advise on rights during questioning, attend bail hearings, and begin building a defense strategy from day one.
Calling a Detainee
Phone access at police facilities is typically limited during initial booking. Once intake is complete, detainees can usually make a limited number of collect calls to notify family members or contact an attorney.
Visitation
Visitation at police detention facilities is typically very limited during the initial holding period. Most police lockups do not offer standard visitation. Regular visitation becomes available once transferred to a county jail.
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Police Station by County in Illinois
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Illinois has Police Station spread across dozens of counties, and finding the right one quickly can be challenging without the right tools. Use the county list below to instantly narrow results and view only the Police Station in a specific county within Illinois. This is particularly helpful if you are trying to locate someone who was recently arrested in a specific area, or if you are planning a visit and need to find the closest facility to your location.
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Browse the Complete List of Police Detention Facilities in Illinois
The full directory of police detention and holding facilities in Illinois is displayed below. Every active police-operated lockup, holding cell, and short-term detention facility is included. Each entry includes the facility name, operating police department, city, county, address, and contact information. Police detention facilities are the first point of contact in the criminal justice system — where booking, processing, and initial detention occur before any further transfer.
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Mt. Sterling Police Detention
145 West Main St, Mt. Sterling, IL 62353
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Brown | View Details |
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Rantoul Police Jail
109 East Grove St, Rantoul, IL 61866
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Champaign | View Details |
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Arlington Heights Jail
33 South Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
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Cook | View Details |
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Barrington Hills Jail
112 Algonquin Road, Barrington Hills, IL 60010
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Cook | View Details |
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Blue Island Jail
13031 South Greenwood Ave, Blue Island, IL 60406
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Cook | View Details |
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Buffalo Grove Jail
46 Raupp Blvd, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
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Cook | View Details |
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Chicago Heights Safety & Justice Jail
1601 South Halsted St, Chicago Heights, IL 60411
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Cook | View Details |
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City of Lyons Police Jail
4200 Lawndale Ave, Lyons, IL 60534
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Cook | View Details |
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East Hazel Crest Lockup
17223 South Throop St, East Hazel Crest, IL 60429
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Cook | View Details |
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Glencoe Public Safety Jail
675 Village Court, Glencoe, IL 60022
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Cook | View Details |
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Harwood Heights Jail
7300 West Wilson, Harwood Heights, IL 60706
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Cook | View Details |
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Hillside IL Police Lockup
425 Hillside Ave, Hillside, IL 60162
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Cook | View Details |
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Metra Police Department Jail
547 West Jackson Blvd, Metra, IL 60661
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Cook | View Details |
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Mt. Prospect Police Jail
112 East Northwest Hwy, Mt. Prospect, IL 60056
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Cook | View Details |
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North Chicago Police Jail
1850 Lewis Ave, North Chicago, IL 60064
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Cook | View Details |
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Schaumburg Police Jail
1000 West Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, IL 60194
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Cook | View Details |
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Schiller Park Police Jail
9526 West Irving Park Road, Schiller Park, IL 60176
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Cook | View Details |
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South Chicago Heights Police Jail
2729 Jackson Ave, South Chicago Heights, IL 60411
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Cook | View Details |
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Stickney Police Jail
6533 Pershing Road, Stickney, IL 60402
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Cook | View Details |
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Summit IL Police Lockup
5810 South Archer Road, Summit, IL 60501
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Cook | View Details |
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Tinley Park Jail
7850 West 183rd St, Tinley Park, IL 60477
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Cook | View Details |
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Village of Bartlett Police Lockup
228 South Main St, Bartlett, IL 60103
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Cook | View Details |
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Village of Elmwood Park Jail
7420 West Fullerton Ave, Elmwood Park, IL 60707
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Cook | View Details |
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Village of Olympia Fields Jail
20040 Govenors Hwy, Olympia Fields, IL 60461
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Cook | View Details |
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Village of Palatine Jail
595 North Hicks Road, Palatine, IL 60067
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Cook | View Details |
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