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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All County Jails

Complete listing of county jails in the United States

Showing 376 - 400 of 3951 facilities

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Facility Name	State	County	Action
San Diego County - South Bay Detention Facility (SBDF) 500 Third Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91910	CA	San Diego	View
San Diego County - Vista Detention Facility (VDF) 325 South Melrose Drive, Suite 200, Vista, CA 9208...	CA	San Diego	View
San Francisco County Jail # 1 Hall of Justice 425 7th St, San Francisco, CA 9410...	CA	San Francisco	View
San Francisco County Jail # 2 Hall of Justice 425 7th St, San Francisco, CA 9410...	CA	San Francisco	View
San Francisco County Jail # 3 - CURRENTLY CLOSED Hall of Justice 850 Bryant St 6th Floor, San Fra...	CA	San Francisco	View
San Francisco County Jail # 4 Hall of Justice 850 Bryant St 7th Floor, San Franc...	CA	San Francisco	View
San Francisco County Jail # 5 San Bruno Complex 1 Moreland Drive PO Box 67, San ...	CA	San Francisco	View
San Francisco County Jail - Classification Unit 425 7th St, San Francisco, CA 94103	CA	San Francisco	View
San Francisco County Juvenile Hall 375 Woodside Ave, San Francisco, CA 94127	CA	San Francisco	View
San Francisco General Hospital Wards 7D/7L 1001 Potrero Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110	CA	San Francisco	View
San Joaquin County Honor Farm 535 West Mathews Road PO Box 213030, Stockton, CA ...	CA	San Joaquin	View
San Joaquin County Jail 7000 Michael Canlis Blvd, French Camp, CA 95231	CA	San Joaquin	View
San Joaquin County Juvenile Hall 535 West Mathews Road PO Box 213030, French Camp,...	CA	San Joaquin	View
San Joaquin County South Jail 999 West Mathews Road, French Camp, CA 95231	CA	San Joaquin	View
San Luis Obispo County Honor Farm 880 Oklahoma Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405	CA	San Luis Obispo	View
San Luis Obispo County Jail 1585 Kansas Ave PO Box 15409, San Luis Obispo, CA ...	CA	San Luis Obispo	View
San Luis Obispo Juvenile Hall 1065 Kansas Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408	CA	San Luis Obispo	View
San Mateo County - Maguire Correctional Facility 300 Bradford St, Redwood City, CA 94063	CA	San Mateo	View
San Mateo County - Men's & Women's Transitional Facilities 1580 Maple St, Redwood City, CA 94063	CA	San Mateo	View
San Mateo County - Women's Correctional Center 1590 Maple St, Redwood City, CA 94063	CA	San Mateo	View
San Mateo County Juvenile Hall 21 Tower Road, San Mateo, CA 94497	CA	San Mateo	View
Santa Ana County Central Jail 550 North Flower St, Santa Ana, CA 92703-2300	CA	Santa Ana	View
Santa Barbara - Santa Maria Juvenile Hall 4263 California Blvd, Santa Maria, CA 93105	CA	Santa Barbara	View
Santa Barbara County - Santa Maria 812-A West Foster Road, Santa Maria, CA 93454	CA	Santa Barbara	View
Santa Barbara County Main Jail 4436 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA 93110	CA	Santa Barbara	View

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