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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Clearwater County ID Jail
150 Michigan Ave
PO Box 724, Orofino, ID 83544
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ID | Clearwater | View |
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Custer County ID Jail
401 S Main Ave
PO Box 344, Challis, ID 83226
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ID | Custer | View |
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Elmore County ID Jail
2255 East 8th St
PO Box 665, North Mountain Home,...
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ID | Elmore | View |
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Franklin County ID Jail
39 West Oneida, Preston, ID 83263
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ID | Franklin | View |
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Fremont County ID Jail
146 North 2nd West, St. Anthony, ID 83445
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ID | Fremont | View |
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Gem County Jail
410 East First St, Emmet, ID 83617
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ID | Gem | View |
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Gooding County Jail
624 Main St, Gooding, ID 83330
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ID | Gooding | View |
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Gooding County Jail Annex
141 7th Ave East, Gooding, ID 83330
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ID | Gooding | View |
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Idaho County Jail
320 West Main St, Grangeville, ID 83530
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ID | Idaho | View |
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Jefferson County ID Jail
200 Courthouse Way, Rigby, ID 83442
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ID | Jefferson | View |
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Jerome County Jail
300 North Lincoln Ave, Jerome, ID 83338
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ID | Jerome | View |
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Kootenai County Jail
5500 North Government Way, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83816
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ID | Kootenai | View |
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Latah County Jail
522 South Adams, Moscow, ID 83843
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ID | Latah | View |
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Lemhi County Jail
206 Courthouse Drive, Salmon, ID 82467
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ID | Lemhi | View |
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Lemhi County Juvenile Detention Center
206 Courthouse Drive, Salmon, ID 82467
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ID | Lemhi | View |
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Lewis County ID Jail
510 Oak St, Room 5, Nazperce, ID 83453
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ID | Lewis | View |
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Lincoln County ID Jail
111 West B St
, Shoshone, ID 83352
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ID | Lincoln | View |
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Madison County ID Jail
145 East Main St, Rexburg, ID 83440
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ID | Madison | View |
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Mini-Cassia County Jail
1415 Albion Ave, Burley, ID 83318
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ID | Cassia | View |
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Mini-Cassia Juvenile Detention Center
718 H St
PO Box 368, Rupert, ID 83350
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ID | Cassia | View |
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Nez Perce County Detention Center
1150 Wall St, Lewiston, ID 83501
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ID | Nez Perce | View |
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Nez Perce Juvenile Detention Center
140 10th St
PO Box 896, Lewiston, ID 83501
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ID | Nez Perce | View |
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Oneida County ID Jail
10 West Court St, Malad City, ID 83252
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ID | Oneida | View |
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Owyhee County Jail
20381 Hwy 78
PO Box 128, Murphy, ID 83650
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ID | Owyhee | View |
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Payette County Jail
1130 3rd Ave North, Payette, ID 83661
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ID | Payette | View |