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.
Weekday felony arrests, Chicago
Sex offender registration offenses, violent sex offenses, homicides
George N. Leighton Criminal Court Building
Room 102 (Branch 66)
2600 S. California St., Chicago
Phone: 773-674-5882
Court call begins at 11 a.m.
All other felonies
George N. Leighton Criminal Court Building
Room 100
2600 S. California St., Chicago
Phone: 773-674-5882
Court call begins at noon
Weekend/holiday felony arrests, Chicago
George N. Leighton Criminal Court Building
Room 100
2600 S. California St., Chicago
Phone: 773-674-5882
Court call begins at 12:30 p.m.
Weekday misdemeanor arrests, Chicago Police Districts 14, 15, 16, 17 and 25 and Gang Section Area North (Chicago Police Districts 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 24, 25)
Branch 23
5555 W. Grand Ave., Chicago
Phone: (773) 804-6154
Court call begins at 9 a.m.
Weekday misdemeanor arrests, Chicago Police Districts 1, 18, 19, 20 and 24, Marine Unit, Public Transportation Section, Detective Division Area North (Chicago Police Districts 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 24, 25)
Branch 29
2452 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago
Phone: (773) 404-3316
Court call begins at 9 a.m.
Weekday misdemeanor arrests, Chicago Police Districts 2, 7, 8 and 9, University of Chicago Police, Gang Section and Detective Division Area Central (Chicago Police Districts 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 18)
Branch 34
155 W. 51st St., Chicago
Phone: (773) 373-8878
Court call begins at 9 a.m.
Weekday misdemeanor arrests, Chicago Police Districts 3, 4, 5, 6 and 22, Gang Section and Detective Division Area South (Chicago Police Districts 4, 5, 6, 7, 22)
Branch 35
727 E. 111th St., Chicago
Phone: (773) 982-3058
Court call begins at 9 a.m.
Weekday misdemeanor arrests, Chicago Police Districts 10, 11, 12 and 13, Bomb and Arson Section, Vice Control Section
Branch 43
3150 W. Flournoy St., Chicago
Phone: (773) 265-8927
Court call begins at 9 a.m.
Weekend/holiday misdemeanor arrests, Chicago
George N. Leighton Criminal Court Building
Room 100
2600 S. California St., Chicago
Phone: 773-674-5882
Court call begins at 12:30 p.m.
Weekday felony/misdemeanor arrests in Cook County suburbs
Second Municipal District, Skokie
5600 Old Orchard Rd., Skokie
Phone: (847) 470-7250
Third Municipal District, Rolling Meadows
2121 Euclid Ave., Rolling Meadows
Phone: (847) 818-3000
Fourth Municipal District, Maywood
1500 Maybrook Dr., Maywood
Phone: (708) 865-6040
Fifth Municipal District, Bridgeview
10220 S. 76th Ave., Bridgeview
Phone: (708) 974-6500
Sixth Municipal District, Markham
16501 S. Kedzie Pkwy., Markham
Phone: (708) 232-4551
Weekend/holiday felony/misdemeanor arrests, Cook County suburbs
George N. Leighton Criminal Court Building
Room 100 (felony arrests)
Room 102 (misdemeanor arrests)
2600 S. California St., Chicago
Phone: 773-674-5882
Court call begins at 12:30 p.m.