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 401 - 425 of 3951 facilities

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Facility Name	State	County	Action
Santa Barbara County Medium Security Facility 4434 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA 93110	CA	Santa Barbara	View
Santa Clara County - Headquaters Enforcement Division 55 W Younger Ave, San Jose, CA 95110	CA	Santa Clara	View
Santa Clara County - Juvenile Hall 840 Guadalupe Parkway, San Jose, CA 95110	CA	Santa Clara	View
Santa Clara County - South County Enforcement Division 80 W Highland Ave Bldg K, San Martin, CA 95046	CA	Santa Clara	View
Santa Clara County - William F James Boys Ranch 19050 Malaguerra Ave, Morgan Hill, CA 95037	CA	Santa Clara	View
Santa Clara County Jail - North 150 W Hedding St, San Jose, CA 95110	CA	Santa Clara	View
Santa Clara County Jail - South 150 W Hedding St, San Jose, CA 95110	CA	Santa Clara	View
Santa Cruz CA County Minimum Facility 100 Roundtree Lane, Watsonville, CA 95076	CA	Santa Cruz	View
Santa Cruz County CA - Blaine Street Facility - Women 141 Blaine St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060	CA	Santa Cruz	View
Santa Cruz County CA Juvenile Hall 3650 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA 95018	CA	Santa Cruz	View
Santa Cruz County CA Main Jail 259 Water St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060	CA	Santa Cruz	View
Santa Cruz County CA Roundtree Medium Facility 90 Roundtree Ln, Watsonville, CA 95076	CA	Santa Cruz	View
Shasta County Jail 1525 Court St, Redding, CA 96001	CA	Shasta	View
Shasta County Juvenile Hall 2684 Radio Lane, Redding, CA 96001	CA	Shasta	View
Sierra County CA Jail 100 Courthouse Sq PO Box 66, Downieville, CA 9593...	CA	Sierra	View
Siskiyou County Jail 315 South Oregon St, Yreka, CA 96097	CA	Siskiyou	View
Siskiyou County Juvenile Hall - Charlie Byrd Youth Corrections Center 269 Sharps Rd, Yreka, CA 96097	CA	Siskiyou	View
Solano County Clayback Detention Facility 2500 Claybank Rd, Fairfield, CA 94533	CA	Solano	View
Solano County Fouts Springs Youth Facility 1333 Fouts Springs Road\|PO Box 189, Stonyford, CA ...	CA	Solano	View
Solano County Justice Center Detention Facility 500 Union Ave, Fairfield, CA 94533	CA	Solano	View
Solano County Juvenile Hall 740 Beck Ave, Fairfield, CA 94533	CA	Solano	View
Solano County Stanton Correctional Facility 2450 Claybank Rd, Fairfield, CA 94533	CA	Stanton	View
Sonoma County Juvenile Hall 7425 Rancho Los Guilicos Road Dept A, Santa Rosa, ...	CA	Sonoma	View
Sonoma County Main Adult Detention 2777 Ventura Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95403	CA	Sonoma	View
Sonoma County North County Detention 2254 Ordinance Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95403	CA	Sonoma	View

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