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
| Facility Name | State | County | Action |
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Ventura County - Fillmore Station Jail
524 Sespe Ave, Fillmore, CA 93015
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CA | Ventura | View |
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Ventura County - Todd Road Jail Facility
600 South Todd Rd, Santa Paula, CA 93060
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CA | Ventura | View |
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Ventura County Juvenile Hall Facility
4333 Vineyard Ave, Oxnard, CA 93036
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CA | Ventura | View |
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Ventura County Pre-Trial Detention Facility
4333 Vineyard Ave, Oxnard, CA 93036
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CA | Ventura | View |
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Warren E. Thornton Youth Center
9605 Kiefer Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95827
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CA | Sacramento | View |
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William F. James Boys Ranch
19050 Malaguerra Ave, Morgan Hill, CA 95037
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CA | Santa Clara | View |
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Yolo County Juvenile Detention Facility
2880 East Gibson Road, Woodland, CA 95776
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CA | Yolo | View |
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Yolo County Minimum Security Jail
2500 East Gibson Road, Yolo, CA 95776
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CA | Yolo | View |
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Youthful Offender Program
47665 Oasis St, Indio, CA 92201
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CA | Riverside | View |
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Yuba - Sutter County Juvenile Hall
1023 14th St, Marysville, CA 95901
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CA | Sutter | View |
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Yuba County Sheriff's Jail (ICE)
215 Fifth St
Suite #15, Marysville, CA 95901
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CA | Yuba | View |
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Adams County CO Detention Facility
150 North 19th St
PO Box 5001, Brighton, CO 80601
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CO | Adams | View |
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Adams County Youth Detention Center
1933 East Bridge St, Brighton, CO 80601
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CO | Adams | View |
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Alamosa County Jail & Detention Center
1315 17th St, Alamosa, CO 81101
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CO | Alamosa | View |
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Arapahoe County Detention Facility
7375 S Potomac St
PO Box 4918, Centennial, CO 801...
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CO | Arapahoe | View |
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Archuleta County Jail & Detention Facility
449 San Juan St
PO Box 3035, Pagosa Springs, CO 8...
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CO | Archuleta | View |
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Baca County Jail
265 East 2nd Ave, Springfield, CO 81073
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CO | Baca | View |
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Bent County Jail
11100 CR GG.5, Las Animas, CO 81054
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CO | Bent | View |
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Boulder County Jail
3200 Airport Road, Boulder, CO 80301
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CO | Boulder | View |
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Boulder County Secure Juvenile Center
1777 6th St, Boulder, CO 80302
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CO | Boulder | View |
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Chaffee County Detention Facility
641 West 3rd St
PO Box 699, Salida, CO 81201
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CO | Chaffee | View |
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Clear Creek County Jail
405 Argentine St
PO Box 2000, Georgetown, CO 8044...
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CO | Clear Creek | View |
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Conejos County Jail
14044 County Road G-5
PO Box 37, Antonito, CO 8112...
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CO | Conejos | View |
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Costilla County Jail
103 Gasper St
PO Box 6, San Luis, CO 81152
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CO | Costilla | View |
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Crowley County CO Jail
110 East 6th St, Ordway, CO 81063
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CO | Crowley | View |