Bond Court Information

If an arrested person is held in custody overnight, they will appear in Bond Court within 48 hours.

The time and place of Bond Court in Cook County depends on the location of the arrest, the nature of the accusation and the day of the week. Click on the tabs at the bottom of this page for Bond Court times and places.

Tips for Bond Court

• Arrive on time
• Dress appropriately, reflecting the formal nature of the courtroom
• Behave respectfully
• Turn off cellphones and remain quiet
• Bring printed documents showing the arrestee's ties to the community, such as work schedule, school schedule or recent utility bill in their name.
  • These documents will help the defense attorney demonstrate to the judge that the arrestee does not pose a threat to the community and does not present a flight risk.

If the arrestee is released on electronic monitoring after Bond Court, it is vital to provide the correct address and phone number to the court.

After Bond Court

After Bond Court, assuming the arrestee is released, it is extremely important for them to show up to the next court appearance and maintain good contact with their assigned attorney.

The Circuit Court of Cook County has a Court Reminder System to send phone or text message court date reminders.

• Please use this portal to sign up for court reminders.

Should a person lose the information on their next court date, they can contact their attorney using this directory.

To find out who your or your friend or family member's attorney is, call (312) 603-0600. The Cook County Public Defender's Office has attorneys working out of each courthouse. Phone numbers for all of our locations are here.

A court case may take months or even years to resolve. It is vital that during this time an attorney is able to reach their client in a timely fashion. Clients and witnesses should inform the client’s attorney of any change in contact information as soon as possible, including phone, email and address changes.