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

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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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Complete listing of county jails in the United States

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Facility Name	State	County	Action
Marin County Jail 13 Peter Behr Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903	CA	Marin	View
Marin County Juvenile Hall 16 Jeannette Prandi Way, San Rafael, CA 95213-1133	CA	Marin	View
Mariposa County Adult Detention Facility 5379 Hwy 49 North PO Box 727, Mariposa, CA 95338	CA	Mariposa	View
Mariposa County Juvenile Detention Center 280 East Gibson Road, Woodland, CA 95776	CA	Mariposa	View
Maxine Singer Youth Guidance Center 1023 14th St, Marysville, CA 95901	CA	Yuba	View
Mendocino County Corrections Facility 951 Low Cap Road, Ukiah, CA 95482	CA	Mendocino	View
Mendocino County Juvenile Hall 585 Low Cap Road, Ukiah, CA 95482	CA	Mendocino	View
Merced County Adult (John Latorraca) Correctional Facility 2584 West Sandy Mush Road, Merced, CA 95317	CA	Merced	View
Merced County Juvenile Hall 2840 West Sandy Mush Road, Merced, CA 95341	CA	Merced	View
Merced County Main Jail Facility 700 West 22nd St PO Box 2267, Merced, CA 95344	CA	Merced	View
Modoc County Jail 102 South Court St, Alturas, CA 96101	CA	Modoc	View
Modoc County Juvenile Detention 477-060 Sheriff Cady Lane, Susanville, CA 96130	CA	Modoc	View
Mono County CA Jail 25 Emigrant St, Bridgeport, CA 93517	CA	Mono	View
Mono County CA Juvenile Hall 57 Bryant St, Bridgeport, CA 93517	CA	Mono	View
Monroe Detention Center 2420 East Gibson Road, Woodland, CA 95776	CA	Yolo	View
Monterey County - Wellington M. Smith, Jr. Juvenile Hall 1420 Natividad Road, Salinas, CA 93905	CA	Monterey	View
Monterey County Main Jail 1410 Natividad Road PO Box 809, Salinas, CA 93906	CA	Monterey	View
Monterey County Rehabilitation Facility 1410 Natividad Rd PO Box 809, Salinas, CA 93906	CA	Monterey	View
Monterey County Womens Jail 1410 Natividad Rd PO Box 809, Salinas, CA 93906	CA	Monterey	View
Monterey County Youth Center 970 Circle Dr, Salinas, CA 93905	CA	Monterey	View
Napa County Department of Corrections County Sheriff Building 1535 Airport Blvd, Napa, ...	CA	Napa	View
Napa County Juvenile Hall 212 Walnut St, Napa, CA 94559	CA	Napa	View
Nevada County CA Jail - Wayne Brown Correctional Facility 950 Maidu Ave PO Box 928, Nevada City, CA 95959	CA	Nevada	View
Orange County - Youth Guidance Center 3030 North Hesperian St, Santa Ana, CA 92706	CA	Orange	View
Orange County CA - James A. Musick Facility (ICE) 13502 Musick Rd, Irvine, CA 92618	CA	Orange	View

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