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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Kane County IL Adult Justice Center
37 West 755 Illinois Route 38, Suite B, St. Charle...
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IL | Kane | View |
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Kane County IL Challenge Program
37 West 655 Illinois Route 38, St. Charles, IL 601...
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IL | Kane | View |
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Kane County IL Juvenile Justice Center
37 West 655 Illinois Route 38, St. Charles, IL 601...
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IL | Kane | View |
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Kankakee County - Jerome Combs Detention Center
3050 South Justice Way, Kankakee, IL 60901
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IL | Kankakee | View |
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Kendall County IL Jail
1102 Cornell Lane, Yorkville, IL 60560
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IL | Kendall | View |
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Knox County IL Jail & Detention Facility
152 South Kellogg St, Galesburg, IL 61401
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IL | Knox | View |
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Lake County IL Jail - Robert Babcox Justice Center
20 S County St
PO Box 38, Waukegan, IL 60079
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IL | Lake | View |
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Lake County IL Juvenile Detention
25467 North Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills, IL 60061
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IL | Lake | View |
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LaSalle County IL Jail
707 East Etna Road, Ottawa, IL 61350
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IL | La Salle | View |
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Lawrence County IL Jail
1306 Lexington St, Lawrenceville, IL 62439
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IL | Lawrence | View |
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Lee County IL Jail
122 West 3rd St, Dixon, IL 61021
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IL | Lee | View |
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Livingston County IL Jail
844 West Lincoln St, Pontiac, IL 61764
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IL | Livingston | View |
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Logan County IL Jail
911 Pekin St, Lincoln, IL 62626
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IL | Logan | View |
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Macon County IL Jail
333 S Franklin St, Decatur, IL 62523
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IL | Macon | View |
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Macoupin County Jail
215 South East St
PO Box 557, Carlinville, IL 6262...
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IL | Macoupin | View |
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Madison County IL Jail
405 Randle St, Edwardsville, IL 62025
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IL | Madison | View |
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Madison County IL Juvenile Detention Home
100 West Fifth Ave, Edwardsville, IL 62025
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IL | Madison | View |
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Marion County IL Jail
204 North Washington, Salem, IL 62881
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IL | Marion | View |
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Marshall County IL Jail
520 6th St, Lacon, IL 61540
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IL | Marshall | View |
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Mason County IL Detention Center
102 West Market St, Havana, IL 62644
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IL | Mason | View |
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Massac County Jail
Superman Square, Metropolis, IL 62960
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IL | Massac | View |
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McDonough County Jail
110 South McArthur St, Macomb, IL 61455
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IL | McDonough | View |
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McHenry County Adult Correctional Facility (ICE)
2200 N Seminary Ave, Woodstock, IL 60098
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IL | McHenry | View |
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McLean County IL Detention Center
104 West Front St, Bloomington, IL 61702
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IL | McLean | View |
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McLean County IL Juvenile Detention Center
903 North Main St, Normal, IL 61761
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IL | McLean | View |