How many county jails are there in the United States?

There are 3951 county jails in the United States. These facilities are spread across 51 states and can be browsed by state or searched by name on our directory.

How can I find county jails in a specific state?

You can find county jails in a specific state by using our 'Browse by State' section on this page. Click on any state name to view all county jails located in that state, including facility names, addresses, and contact information.

What information is available for each county jail facility?

Our directory provides comprehensive information for each facility including: facility name, full address, county, state, and links to detailed facility pages with additional information such as contact details, visiting hours, and inmate lookup resources where available.

How do I search for a specific county jail?

Use the search bar at the top of this page to search for county jails by name, county, or address. Enter at least 3 characters and the search will return matching facilities from our database of 3951 county jails.

Is the county jails directory free to use?

Yes, our county jails directory is completely free to use. We provide this service to help families, legal professionals, researchers, and the general public find accurate information about correctional facilities across the United States.

All County Jails in USA - 3951 Facilities

About County Jails

Understanding county jails in the United States

County jails are local detention facilities typically operated by county sheriff's departments. They primarily hold individuals awaiting trial (pre-trial detention), those serving sentences of less than one year, and individuals awaiting transfer to state or federal prisons.

Who is Held in County Jails

Pre-trial Detainees: Individuals awaiting trial who cannot post bail
Sentenced Inmates: Those serving sentences typically under one year
Federal Holds: Federal inmates awaiting transfer or court appearances
State Holds: State inmates awaiting transfer to state facilities

County Jails by State

Select a state to view county jails in that state

Alabama 39 Alaska 23 Arizona 45 Arkansas 88 California 266 Colorado 71 Connecticut 2 Delaware 3 District of Columbia 1 Florida 103 Georgia 165 Hawaii 1 Idaho 52 Illinois 135 Indiana 116 Iowa 107 Kansas 121 Kentucky 123 Louisiana 138 Maine 16 Maryland 26 Massachusetts 34 Michigan 114 Minnesota 109 Mississippi 93 Missouri 127 Montana 55 Nebraska 99 Nevada 25 New Hampshire 10 New Jersey 43 New Mexico 38 New York 82 North Carolina 115 North Dakota 57 Ohio 114 Oklahoma 94 Oregon 53 Pennsylvania 86 Rhode Island 2 South Carolina 59 South Dakota 72 Tennessee 140 Texas 330 Utah 31 Vermont 12 Virginia 73 Washington 67 West Virginia 5 Wisconsin 145 Wyoming 26

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All County Jails

Complete listing of county jails in the United States

Showing 251 - 275 of 3951 facilities

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Facility Name	State	County	Action
Juvenile Camp John Munz 42220 North Lake Hughes Road, Lake Hughes, CA 9353...	CA	Los Angeles	View
Juvenile Camp Joseph Paige 6601 North Stephens Ranch Road, Laverne, CA 91750	CA	Los Angeles	View
Juvenile Camp Joseph Scott 28700 North Bouquett Canyon Road, Saugus, CA 91350	CA	Los Angeles	View
Juvenile Camp Judith Resnick 5300 West Ave 1, Lancaster, CA 93536	CA	Los Angeles	View
Juvenile Camp Karl Holton 12653 North Little Tujunga Canyon Road, San Fernan...	CA	Los Angeles	View
Juvenile Camp Kenyon Scudder 28750 North Bouquet Canyon Road, Saugus, CA 91350	CA	Los Angeles	View
Juvenile Camp Louis Routh 12500 Big Tujunga Canyon Road, Tujunga, CA 91042	CA	Los Angeles	View
Juvenile Camp Michael Smith 5300 West Ave 1, Lancaster, CA 93536	CA	Los Angeles	View
Juvenile Camp Ronald Mcnair 5300 West Ave 1, Lancaster, CA 93536	CA	Los Angeles	View
Juvenile Camp Vernon Kilpatrick 427 South Encinal Canyon Road, Malibu, CA 90265	CA	Los Angeles	View
Juvenile Camp William Mendenhall 42230 North Lake Hughes Road, Lake Hughes, CA 9353...	CA	Los Angeles	View
Kensington Community Detention 217 Arlington Ave, Kensington, CA 94707	CA	Contra Costa	View
Kern County Central Receiving Facility 1415 Truxtun Ave PO Box 2208, Bakersfield, CA 933...	CA	Kern	View
Kern County Jail 1350 Norris Road, Bakersfield, CA 93308	CA	Kern	View
Kern County James G. Bowles Juvenile Hall 1831 Ridge Road, Bakersfield, CA 93305	CA	Kern	View
Kern County Juvenile - Camp Erwin Owen 14404 Sierra Way, Kernville, CA 93238	CA	Kern	View
Kern County Juvenile - Larry J. Rhoades Crossroads Facility 17824 Quality Road, Bakersfield, CA 93305	CA	Kern	View
Kern County Lerdo Max-Med Security Facility 17645 Industrial Farm Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93308	CA	Kern	View
Kern County Lerdo Minimum Security Facility 17635 Industrial Farm Road, Bakersfield, CA 93308	CA	Kern	View
Kern County Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility 17695 Industrial Farm Road, Bakersfield, CA 93308	CA	Kern	View
Kern County Work Release Center 1415 Truxtun Ave Suite 100, Bakersfield, CA 93301	CA	Kern	View
Kings County CA Jail 1570 Kings County Drive, Hanford, CA 93230	CA	Kings	View
Kings County CA Juvenile Center 1424 Forum Drive, Hanford, CA 93230	CA	Kings	View
Lake County CA Correctional Facility 4913 Helbush Drive, Lakeport, CA 95453	CA	Lake	View
Lake County CA Juvenile Hall 255 North Forbes, Lakeport, CA 95453	CA	Lake	View

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