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 326 - 350 of 3951 facilities

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Facility Name	State	County	Action
Orange County CA - Joplin Youth Center 19480 Rose Canyon Road, Trabuco Canyon, CA 92678	CA	Orange	View
Orange County CA - Los Pinos Probation Camp 39251 Ortega Hwy, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530	CA	Orange	View
Orange County CA - Theo Lacy Juvenile Annex 501 The City Drive, Orange, CA 92868	CA	Orange	View
Orange County CA Central Men's Jail 550 North Flower St, Santa Ana, CA 92703	CA	Orange	View
Orange County CA Central Women's Jail 550 North Flower St, Santa Ana, CA 92703	CA	Orange	View
Orange County CA Intake Release Center (IRC) 550 North Flower St, Santa Ana, CA 92703	CA	Orange	View
Orange County CA Juvenile Hall 331 The City Drive South, Orange, CA 92868	CA	Orange	View
Orange County CA Theo Lacy Facility (TLF) - (ICE) 501 City Dr South, Orange, CA 92868	CA	Orange	View
Orange County CA Youth - Leadership Academy 3155 West Justice Center Way, Orange, CA 92868	CA	Orange	View
Orin Allen Youth Rehabilitation Facility 4491 Bixler Road, Bryon, CA 94514	CA	Contra Costa	View
Placer County CA Jail-Auburn 2775 Richardson Drive, Auburn, CA 95603	CA	Placer	View
Placer County Juvenile Detention 11260 "B" Ave DeWitt Center, Auburn, CA 95603	CA	Placer	View
Placer County Juvenile Hall 299 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667	CA	El Dorado	View
Placer County Juvenile Treatment Center 1041 Al Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150	CA	El Dorado	View
Placer County Minimum Security Jail 11441 "F" Ave, Auburn, CA 95603	CA	Placer	View
Plumas County Correctional Center 1400 East Main St, Quincy, CA 95971	CA	Plumas	View
Plumas County Juvenile Detention 477-060 Sheriff Cady Lane, Susanville, CA 96130	CA	Plumas	View
Regional Adult Detention Facility 1115 North Imperial Ave, El Centro, CA 92243	CA	Imperial	View
Riverside CA Juvenile Hall 3933 Harrison Ave, Riverside, CA 92503	CA	Riverside	View
Riverside County CA - Blythe Jail 260 North Spring St PO Box 1270, Blythe, CA 92225	CA	Riverside	View
Riverside County CA - Cois M. Byrd Detention Center 30755-B Auld Rd, Murrieta, CA 92563	CA	Riverside	View
Riverside County CA - Indio Jail 46057 Oasis St PO Box 1748, Indio, CA 92201	CA	Riverside	View
Riverside County CA - Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility 1627 South Hargrave St, Banning, CA 92220	CA	Riverside	View
Riverside County CA - Robert Presley Detention Center 4000 Orange St PO Box 710, Riverside, CA 92501	CA	Riverside	View
Sacramento County - Main Jail 651 I St, Sacramento, CA 95814	CA	Sacramento	View

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