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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Murray County GA Jail
810 1/2 G.I. Maddox Pkwy, Chatsworth, GA 30705-112...
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GA | Murray | View |
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Muscogee County GA Jail
700 10th St, Columbus, GA 31901
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GA | Muscogee | View |
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Newton County GA Detention Center
15151 Alcovy-Jersey Road Northeast, Covington, GA ...
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GA | Newton | View |
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Oconee County GA Jail
1110 Experiment Rd, Watkinsville, GA 30677
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GA | Oconee | View |
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Oglethorpe County Jail
115 Buddy Faust Road
PO Box 17, Lexington, GA 306...
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GA | Oglethorpe | View |
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Paulding County GA Detention Center
25 Industrial Way North, Dallas, GA 30132
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GA | Paulding | View |
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Peach County Jail
1007 Spruce St Extension
PO Box 510, Ft. Valley, G...
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GA | Peach | View |
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Pickens County GA Jail
2985 Camp Rd, Jasper, GA 30143
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GA | Pickens | View |
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Pierce County GA Jail
300 Pierce Industrial Blvd., Blackshear, GA 31516
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GA | Pierce | View |
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Pike County GA Jail
89 Jackson St, Zebulon, GA 30295
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GA | Pike | View |
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Polk County GA Jail
1676 Rockmart Hwy, Cedartown, GA 30125
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GA | Polk | View |
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Pulaski County GA Detention Center
8 Badge Blvd, Hawkinsville, GA 31036
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GA | Pulaski | View |
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Putnam County GA Jail
111 Ridley Drive
PO Box 3637, Eatonton, GA 31024
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GA | Putnam | View |
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Quitman County Jail
111 Main St|PO Box 338, Georgetown, GA 39854
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GA | Quitman | View |
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Rabun County Detention Center
175 Boen Creek Road, Tiger, GA 30576
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GA | Rabun | View |
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Randolph County GA Sheriff's Jail
156 Peachtree St
PO Box 506, Cuthbert, GA 39840
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GA | Randolph | View |
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Richmond County - Charles B. Webster Detention Center (CBWDC)
1941 Phinizy Rd, Augusta, GA 30906
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GA | Richmond | View |
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Rockdale County Jail
2385 Sigman Industrial Ct, Conyers, GA 30012
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GA | Rockdale | View |
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Roswell County Detention Center
39 Hill St, Roswell, GA 30075
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GA | Roswell | View |
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Schley County GA Jail
48 Pecan St
PO Box 809, Ellaville, GA 31806
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GA | Schley | View |
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Seminole County GA Jail
208 Court St, Donalsonville, GA 39845
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GA | Seminole | View |
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Spalding County Correctional Institution
401 Justice Blvd, Griffin, GA 30224
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GA | Spalding | View |
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Sparta-Hancock County Detention Facility
67 Spring St, Sparta, GA 31087
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GA | Hancock | View |
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Stephens County GA Jail
70 North Alexander St
Suite 205, Tocca, GA 30577
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GA | Stephens | View |
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Stewart County GA Jail
1980 Broad St
PO Box 817, Lumpkin, GA 31815
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GA | Stewart | View |