General Information
The Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center (JTDC) is a detention facility for minors between the ages of ten and up to eighteen who are subject to Juvenile Court or Adult Criminal Court jurisdiction.
Learn more about the Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Program
Note that this facility is connected to the Cook County Juvenile Center. The Juvenile Center contains both the Juvenile Justice and Child Protection Divisions of the Court.
Review the cellphone and other electronic device ban policy
Policy for Note-taking during court proceedings
Parking and Directions
Parking:
Parking is currently available in the parking lot adjacent (east) to the courthouse for $2.00. You must pay for your parking with cash or credit card prior to leaving the parking garage at one of the pay boxes located in the front of the parking complex. Limited free street parking is available. Note that you will be responsible for any parking costs. If you park on the street, you will be responsible for any meter fees and any costs associated with parking violations, including fines and towing.
Public Transportation:
Located in downtown Chicago next to the major intersection of Roosevelt Road and Ogden Avenue, there are several public transportation stops nearby including:
- CTA Bus lines: 12, 49, 157, 50, 18
- CTA 'L' Train stops: Pink Line (Polk) and Blue Line (Western)
All Cook County Court facilities can be reached by public transportation. To create an itinerary over the phone, or for the most current routes and schedules for both city and suburb via – ADA Paratransit, CTA, METRA or PACE Bus, call the RTA Travel Information Center at (312) 836-7000 or visit their website for information and use the trip planner.
Additional Information
Minors will only be released to their parent, legal guardian or responsible adult unless a court order states differently. Minors will not be released to non-law enforcement individuals between the hours of 11 p.m. and 7 a.m.
The release area is on the Concourse Lower Level of the building. You must bring a photo ID.
Each court location provides Accessibility Services to ensure that everyone gets fair access to easily participate in court events. This includes Deaf and Hard of Hearing Access services as well as ADA accessibility accommodations.
The Cook County Juvenile Center Children's Room is located in Room G-013S. This facility accepts children between the ages of 2 and 12. For more information, please call (312) 433-5248.
Note: Facilitation of sibling and family visits is allowed at this location. Supervision is conducted by a community social service agency. Infant children up to age 18 are accepted for sibling and family visits.
The Circuit Court of Cook County provides Lactation Rooms for nursing parents who are visiting our courthouses. Room G-013S is designated as the Lactation Room at this location.
Note for Jurors: Nursing parents who are called for jury duty can request access to a private space, upon their arrival to the Jury Assembly Room, in any court location. The Office of Jury Administration staff will direct individuals to these spaces upon request.
Foreign Language Interpreters are available upon request.
If you require an American Sign Language interpreter, please contact Accessibility Services.