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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San Miguel County CO Jail & Detention Center
684 Country Rd 63L, Telluride, CO 81435
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CO | San Miguel | View |
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Sedgwick County CO Jail
315 Cedar St, Julesburg, CO 80737
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CO | Sedgwick | View |
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Summit County CO Jail & Detention Center
501 N Park Ave
PO Box 210, Breckinridge, CO 80424...
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CO | Summit | View |
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Teller County Jail (ICE)
288 County Road 29, Divide, CO 80814
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CO | Teller | View |
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Washington County CO Jail & Detention Center
26861 Hwy 34, Akron, CO 80720
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CO | Washington | View |
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Weld County North Jail Complex
2110 "O" St, Greeley, CO 80631
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CO | Weld | View |
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Yuma County CO Jail
310 Ash St, Suite G, Wray, CO 80758
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CO | Yuma | View |
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Tolland County Jail
69 Brooklyn St, Vernon Rockville, CT 06066
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CT | Tolland | View |
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Windham County Jail
155 Church St, Putnam, CT 06260
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CT | Windham | View |
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Kent County DE Jail
555 Bay Road, Dover, DE 19901
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DE | Kent | View |
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New Castle County DE Jail
NCC Police Headquarters
3601 North DuPont Hwy (Ro...
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DE | New Castle | View |
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Sussex County DE Jail
22215 Dupont Blvd.PO Box 948, Georgetown, DE 19947
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DE | Sussex | View |
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Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services
450 H St, NW, Washington, DC 20001
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DC | District Of Columbia | View |
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Alachua County Jail
3333 Northeast 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609
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FL | Alachua | View |
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Baker County FL Detention Center (ICE)
1 Sheriff Office Drive, MacClenny, FL 32063-2206
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FL | Baker | View |
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Bay County FL Jail
5700 Star Ln, Panama City, FL 32404
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FL | Bay | View |
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Bradford County FL Jail
945 A North Temple, Starke, FL 32901
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FL | Bradford | View |
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Brevard County Jail Complex
860 Camp Road, Cocoa, FL 32927
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FL | Brevard | View |
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Broward Juvenile Detention Center
222 Northwest 22nd Ave, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33311
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FL | Broward | View |
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Broward County Central Intake Booking
555 Southeast 1st Avennue, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 3331...
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FL | Broward | View |
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Broward County Joseph V. Conte Facility
1351 NW 27th Ave, Pompano Beach, FL 33069
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FL | Broward | View |
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Broward County Main Jail
555 SE 1st Ave, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33310
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FL | Broward | View |
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Calhoun County FL Jail
20776 Central Ave, East, Blountstown, FL 32424-227...
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FL | Calhoun | View |
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Charlotte County FL Jail
26601 Airport Road, Punta Gorda, FL 33982
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FL | Charlotte | View |
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Clay County FL Jail
901 North Orange Ave
PO Box 548, Green Cove Spring...
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FL | Clay | View |