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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Sarasota County Main Jail - North Wing
2020 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34237
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FL | Sarasota | View |
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Sarasota County South Jail - West Wing
1350 Ridgewood Ave, Venice, FL 34292
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FL | Sarasota | View |
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Seminole County - John E. Polk Correctional Facility
211 Bush Blvd, Sanford, FL 32773
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FL | Seminole | View |
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St. Johns County Detention Center
3955 Lewis Speedway, St. Augustine, FL 32084-8628
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FL | St. Johns | View |
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St. Johns County Juvenile Detention
1241 East 8th St, Jacksonville, FL 32206-4099
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FL | St. Johns | View |
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St. Lucie County Jail
900 North Rock Road, Ft. Pierce, FL 34945
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FL | St. Lucie | View |
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Sumter County FL Detention Center
219 East Anderson
PO Box 118, Bushnell, FL 33513
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FL | Sumter | View |
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Suwannee County Jail
305 Pine Ave SW, Live Oak, FL 32064
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FL | Suwannee | View |
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Taylor County FL Jail
589 East US Hwy 27, Perry, FL 32347-3537
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FL | Taylor | View |
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Union County FL Jail
50 Northwest 1st St, Lake Butler, FL 32054
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FL | Union | View |
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Volusia County FL Branch Jail
1300 Red John Road
Caller Service Box 2865, Dayto...
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FL | Volusia | View |
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Volusia County FL Correctional Facility
1354 N Indian Lake Rd, Daytona Beach, FL 32120
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FL | Volusia | View |
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Wakulla County Correctional Facility (ICE)
15 Oak St, Crawfordville, FL 32327
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FL | Wakulla | View |
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Wakulla County FL Jail
15 Oak St, Crawfordville, FL 32327
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FL | Wakulla | View |
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Walton County FL Jail
796 Triple "G" Road, Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
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FL | Walton | View |
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Washington County FL Jail
1100 Brickyard Road, Chipley, FL 32428-4349
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FL | Washington | View |
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Appling County Detention Center
560 Barnes St, Baxley, GA 31513
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GA | Appling | View |
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Atkinson County Jail
20 Smith Ave West, Pearson, GA 31642
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GA | Atkinson | View |
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Augusta-Richmond County Law Enforcement Center
401 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30901
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GA | Richmond | View |
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Bacon County Jail
307 South Dixon St
PO Box 237, Alma, GA 31510
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GA | Bacon | View |
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Baker County GA Jail
167 Baker Place
PO Box 441, Newton, GA 39870
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GA | Baker | View |
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Baldwin County GA Jail
119 Old Monticello Road, Milledgeville, GA 31061
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GA | Baldwin | View |
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Banks County Jail
160 Windmill Farm Rd, Homer, GA 30547
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GA | Banks | View |
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Barrow County Detention Center
652 Barrow Park Drive, Winder, GA 30680
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GA | Barrow | View |
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Bartow County Jail
104 Zena Drive
PO Box 476, Cartersville, GA 30121
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GA | Bartow | View |