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 276 - 300 of 3951 facilities

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Facility Name	State	County	Action
Lassen County Jail 1405 Sheriff Cady Ln, Susanville, CA 96130	CA	Lassen	View
Lassen County Juvenile Hall 477-060 Sheriff Cady Ln, Susanville, CA 96130	CA	Lassen	View
Log Cabin Ranch School PO Box 329, La Honda, CA 94020	CA	San Francisco	View
Los Angeles - LA County Jail-Barry J. Nidorf Juvenile Hall 16350 Filbert St, Sylmar, CA 91342	CA	Los Angeles	View
Los Angeles - LA County Jail-Central Juvenile Hall 1605 Eastlake Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90033	CA	Los Angeles	View
Los Angeles - LA County Jail-Century Regional Detention Center 11705 South Alameda St, Lynwood, CA 90262	CA	Los Angeles	View
Los Angeles - LA County Jail-Inmate Reception Center 450 Bauchet St, Los Angeles, CA 90012	CA	Los Angeles	View
Los Angeles - LA County Jail-Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall 7285 East Quill Drive, Downey, CA 90242	CA	Los Angeles	View
Los Angeles - LA County Jail-Men's Central Jail 441 Bauchet St, Los Angeles, CA 90012	CA	Los Angeles	View
Los Angeles - LA County Jail-Mira Loma Detention Center (ICE) 45100 North 60th St West, Lancaster, CA 93536	CA	Los Angeles	View
Los Angeles - LA County Jail-North County 29340 The Old Road, Castaic, CA 91384	CA	Los Angeles	View
Los Angeles - LA County Jail-Pitchess Detention North 29320 The Old Road, Castaic, CA 91384	CA	Los Angeles	View
Los Angeles - LA County Jail-Pitchess Detention South 29330 The Old Road, Castaic, CA 91384	CA	Los Angeles	View
Los Angeles - LA County Jail-Twin Towers 450 Bauchet St, Los Angeles, CA 90012	CA	Los Angeles	View
Los Angeles - LA County-Camp Afflerbaugh 6631 North Stephens Ranch Road, La Verne, CA 91750	CA	Los Angeles	View
Los Angeles - LA County-Camp Gonzales 1301 North Las Virgenes Road, Calabasas, CA 91302	CA	Los Angeles	View
Los Angeles - LA County-Camp Holton 12651 N. Little Tujunga Canyon Road, Sylmar, CA 91...	CA	Los Angeles	View
Los Angeles - LA County-Camp Jarvis 5300 W. Ave I, Lancaster, CA 90033	CA	Los Angeles	View
Los Angeles County Sheriff Jail 450 Bauchet St, Los Angeles, CA 90012	CA	Los Angeles	View
Los Prietos Boys Academy 3900 Paradise Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93105	CA	Santa Barbara	View
Los Prietos Boys Camp 3900 Paradise Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93105	CA	Santa Barbara	View
Madera County Jail 14191 Road 28, Madera, CA 93638	CA	Madera	View
Madera County Juvenile Boot Camp 28261 Ave 14, Madera, CA 93638	CA	Madera	View
Madera County Juvenile Hall 28219 Ave 14, Madera, CA 93638	CA	Madera	View
Margaret J Kemp Camp (Girls Program) 400 Paul Scannell Drive, San Mateo, CA 94402	CA	San Mateo	View

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