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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Forsyth County GA Jail & Detention Center
202 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Cumming, GA 30040
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GA | Forsyth | View |
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Franklin County GA Jail & Detention Center
1 James Little St
PO Box 310, Carnesville, GA 305...
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GA | Franklin | View |
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Fulton County GA Jail
901 Rice St Northwest, Atlanta, GA 30318
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GA | Fulton | View |
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GDC - Bulloch County Correctional Institution
17301 US Hwy 301 N, Statesboro, GA 30458
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GA | Bulloch | View |
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Gilmer County Adult Detention Center
106 Brett Dickey Memorial Dr, Ellijay, GA 30536
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GA | Gilmer | View |
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Glascock County GA Jail
74 East Main St
PO Box 7, Gibson, GA 30810
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GA | Glascock | View |
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Glynn County GA Detention Center
1812 Newcastle St, Brunswick, GA 31520
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GA | Glynn | View |
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Gordon County GA Jail
2700 US Hwy 41 North, Calhoun, GA 30701
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GA | Gordon | View |
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Grady County GA Jail
250 North Broad St, Cairo, GA 39828
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GA | Grady | View |
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Greene County GA Jail
1201 South Industrial Blvd., Greensboro, GA 30642
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GA | Greene | View |
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Gwinnett County Jail
2900 University Parkway Northeast, Lawrenceville, ...
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GA | Gwinnett | View |
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Habersham County Jail
1000 Detention Drive, Clarkesville, GA 30523
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GA | Habersham | View |
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Hall County GA Detention Center
1700 Barber Road, Gainesville, GA 30507-3318
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GA | Hall | View |
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Hall County GA Work Release - Female
1255 Barber Road, Northeast, Gainesville, GA 30501...
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GA | Hall | View |
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Hall County GA Work Release - Male
1680 Barber Road, Gainesville, GA 30507-8350
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GA | Hall | View |
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Haralson County Jail
224 Holly St, Buchanan, GA 30113
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GA | Haralson | View |
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Harris County GA Jail
9825 Georgia Hwy 116
PO Box 286, Hamilton, GA 3181...
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GA | Harris | View |
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Hart County GA Jail
155 North Carolina St
PO Box 886, Hartwell, GA 306...
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GA | Hart | View |
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Heard County Jail
11820 Hwy 100 North
PO Box 339, Franklin, GA 3021...
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GA | Heard | View |
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Henry County GA Jail
120 Henry Parkway, McDonough, GA 30253
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GA | Henry | View |
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Houston County GA Jail
202 Carl Vinson Parkway, Warner Robins, GA 31088
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GA | Houston | View |
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Irwin County Detention Center (ICE) - LaSalle
132 Cotton Dr, Ocilla, GA 31774
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GA | Irwin | View |
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Jackson County GA Jail
555 General Jackson Parkway, Jefferson, GA 30549
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GA | Jackson | View |
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Jasper County GA Jail
1551 Hwy 212 West
PO Box 311, Monticello, GA 31064
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GA | Jasper | View |
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Jeff Davis County GA Jail
15 Public Safety Drive
PO Box 237, Hazlehurst, GA ...
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GA | Jeff Davis | View |