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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White County GA Detention Center
1210 Hulsey Road, Cleveland, GA 30545
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GA | White | View |
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Whitfield County Jail
805 Professional Blvd, Dalton, GA 30720
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GA | Whitfield | View |
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Wilcox County Jail
126 Main St East, Abbeville, GA 31001
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GA | Wilcox | View |
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Wilkes County GA Jail
225 Andrew Drive, Washington, GA 30673
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GA | Wilkes | View |
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Wilkinson County Jail
108 Bacon St, Irwinton, GA 31042
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GA | Wilkinson | View |
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Worth County GA Jail
201 North Main St, Sylvester, GA 31791
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GA | Worth | View |
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County of Maui Jail
55 Mahalani St, Wailuku, HI 96793
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HI | Maui | View |
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Ada County Jail
7210 Barrister Dr, Boise, ID 83704
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ID | Ada | View |
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Ada County Juvenile Detention Center
6300 West Denton St, Boise, ID 83704
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ID | Ada | View |
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Adams County ID Jail
201 Industrial Ave
PO Box 64, Council, ID 83612
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ID | Adams | View |
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Bannock (District VI) Juvenile Detention Center
137 South 5th Ave, Pocatello, ID 83205
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ID | Bannock | View |
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Bannock County Detention Center
137 South 5th Ave, Pocatello, ID 83205
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ID | Bannock | View |
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Bear Lake County ID Jail
50 North Main St, Paris, ID 83261
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ID | Bear Lake | View |
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Benewah County Jail
701 College Ave, St. Maries, ID 83861
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ID | Benewah | View |
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Bingham County Jail
501 North Maple #405, Blackfoot, ID 83221
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ID | Bingham | View |
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Blaine County ID Jail
1650 Aviation Drive, Hailey, ID 83333
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ID | Blaine | View |
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Boise County Jail
3851 Hwy 21
PO Box 189, Idaho City, ID 83631
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ID | Boise | View |
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Bonner County Jail
4001 North Boyer Ave, Sandpoint, ID 83864-8066
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ID | Bonner | View |
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Bonneville County Jail
605 N. Capitol Ave, Idaho Falls, ID 83402
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ID | Bonneville | View |
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Boundary County Jail
6438 Kootenai St
PO Box 127, Bonners Ferry, ID 83...
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ID | Boundary | View |
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Butte County ID Jail
256 West Grand Ave, Arco, ID 83213
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ID | Butte | View |
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Camas County Jail
119 West Willow St
PO Box 220, Fairfield, ID 83327
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ID | Camas | View |
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Canyon County Jail
1115 Albany St, Caldwell, ID 83605
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ID | Canyon | View |
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Caribou County Jail
475 East 2nd South St, Soda Springs, ID 83276
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ID | Caribou | View |
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Clark County ID Jail
224 West Main St
PO Box 327, Dubois, ID 83423
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ID | Clark | View |