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Northwestern University Police Lockup - Chicago, Illinois

Overview of the Facility

The Northwestern University Police Lockup is a temporary holding facility operated by the Northwestern University Police Department. It is primarily used for short-term detention of individuals arrested on campus or in areas under the university's jurisdiction.

Contact Information

Address: 1201 Davis Street, Evanston, IL 60208
Phone: (847) 491-3456
Website: Northwestern University Police Department
Email: [email protected]

How to Locate an Inmate

Due to the temporary nature of this facility, inmates are typically transferred to larger county jails within 24-48 hours. For information about a detainee, contact the Northwestern University Police Department directly.

Visitation Information

Visitation is not typically allowed at this temporary holding facility. Detainees are usually transferred to larger facilities where visitation policies are in place.

Sending Money

As this is a temporary holding facility, there is no system in place for sending money to detainees. Once transferred to a county jail, detainees will have access to commissary accounts.

Phone Calls and Video Options

Detainees are generally allowed to make phone calls to arrange for bail or legal representation. Video calls are not available at this facility.

Inmate Services and Programs

Due to the short-term nature of detention at this facility, comprehensive inmate services and programs are not offered. Basic needs such as food and medical attention are provided as necessary.

Security and Management Information

The Northwestern University Police Lockup is managed by the Northwestern University Police Department. Security measures are in place to ensure the safety of detainees and staff.

Legal and Visitation Rights

Detainees have the right to contact legal representation. Due to the temporary nature of detention, standard visitation rights do not apply at this facility.

Booking and Release Process

Individuals arrested by Northwestern University Police are booked at this facility. After booking, detainees are either released on bail or transferred to a county jail, typically within 24-48 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long are individuals typically held at the Northwestern University Police Lockup?

Detainees are typically held for no more than 24-48 hours before being released or transferred to a county jail.

Can I visit someone detained at this facility?

Visitation is not typically allowed at this temporary holding facility due to the short-term nature of detention.

How can I find out if someone is being held at the Northwestern University Police Lockup?

Contact the Northwestern University Police Department directly at (847) 491-3456 for information about detainees.

General Visiting and Contacting Information

We provide detailed visiting and contact information for Northwestern University Police Lockup - Chicago. If you are have completed a Northwestern University Police Lockup - Chicago inmate search and have located an inmate, the information on this page will help you to stay in contact. We help you send money to jail, send & receive text messages, and provide the address for in-person visits.

Sending Money

Inmates who are currently imprisoned in Northwestern University Police Lockup - Chicago can receive money into their commissary account via money order, check or cash. Inmate visitors can also deposit money directly into the inmate's account at prison administrative office. Note: When sending the money via money order or check, mention the inmate id and full name on the back of the slip.

Sending a Package / Mail

You can send any mail to the inmates who are imprisoned in Northwestern University Police Lockup - Chicago. Please send the mail or package to the address mentioned below.

Inmate Name,

Inmate ID,

211 East Superior Street, Chicago, IL, 60611

Please make sure the mail or package that you are sending comes under the list of approved items. For further clarification on the allowed items, contact the prison administration directly on 312-503-3456 .

Note: In case you want to send packages, you need to get prior approval from the prison administration. Contact the prison / jail staff for more information.

Phone calls

Inmates can call to any person outside who are on the approved members list between 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM. The cost of the call is beared by the receiver and the call can be of maximum 30 minutes. During rush hours, the calling time is reduced drastically to 10 minutes.

Visitation Rules

You need to get yourself registered in the visitors list before visiting any inmate in the prison. If you are visiting someone in Northwestern University Police Lockup - Chicago, make sure you are in approved visitors list. Confirm with the prison authorities before coming to visit the inmate.

Listed below are the basic visitation rules which one must adhere to:

  • Visitor must not be a prior felon.
  • Visitor must have a valid government ID.
  • A legal guardian must be accompanied for children below 16 years of age.
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General Stats for Illinois

Illinois Total Number of Inmates

44,959

Illinois Total No. of Inmates

Number of people under Probation Supervision

88,894

Number of people under Probation Supervision

Prison population rate

225

Prison population rate: 100,000 residents

Parole Population

24,744

Parole Population

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

4,334

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

Inmates sentenced to more than 1 Year in private prisons

95

Inmates sentenced to more than 1 Year in private prisons

Sex

Sex

%

Total

Male

95.4

27,159

Female

4.6

1,310

Youth

Type

%

Total

Committed

37.77

315

Detained

61.51

513

Diverted

0

0

Prisons and Jails in Illinois