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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Menard County IL Jail
315 South 6th St, Petersburg, IL 62675
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IL | Menard | View |
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Mercer County IL Jail
906 Southwest 3rd St, Aledo, IL 61231
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IL | Mercer | View |
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Monroe County IL Jail
225 East Third St, Waterloo, IL 62298
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IL | Monroe | View |
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Montgomery County IL Jail
140 North Main St, Hillsboro, IL 62049
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IL | Montgomery | View |
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Morgan County IL Jail
300 West Court, Jacksonville, IL 62650
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IL | Morgan | View |
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Moultrie County Jail
1505 West Hagerman Road, Sullivan, IL 61951
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IL | Moultrie | View |
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Ogle County Jail
107 South 5th St, Oregon, IL 61061
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IL | Ogle | View |
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Peoria County Jail
301 North Maxwell Road, Peoria, IL 61604
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IL | Peoria | View |
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Peoria County Juvenile Detention Center
223 North Maxwell Road, Peoria, IL 61604
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IL | Peoria | View |
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Perry County IL Corrections
12 East Water St, Pinckneyville, IL 62274
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IL | Perry | View |
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Piatt County Jail
1216 Raymond Road, Monticello, IL 61856
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IL | Piatt | View |
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Pike County IL Jail
204 East Adams St, Pittsfield, IL 62363
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IL | Pike | View |
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Pope County IL Jail
216 East Decatur St, Golconda, IL 62938
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IL | Pope | View |
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Putnam County IL Jail
120 North 4th St, Hennepin, IL 61327
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IL | Putnam | View |
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Randolph County IL Jail
200 West Buena Vista, Chester, IL 62233
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IL | Randolph | View |
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Richland County IL Jail
211 West Market St, Olney, IL 62450
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IL | Richland | View |
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River Valley Juvenile Detention Center
3200 West McDonough St, Joliet, IL 60431
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IL | Will | View |
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Rock Island County Jail
1317 Third Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201
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IL | Rock Island | View |
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Saline County IL Detention Center
1 N Main St, Harrisburg, IL 62946
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IL | Saline | View |
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Sangamon County Jail
1 Sheriff's Plaza, Springfield, IL 62701
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IL | Sangamon | View |
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Sangamon Juvenile Detention Services.
2201 South Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, IL 62703-...
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IL | Sangamon | View |
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Schuyler County IL Jail
216 West Lafayette, Rushville, IL 62681
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IL | Schuyler | View |
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Scott County IL Jail
101 East Market, Winchester, IL 62694
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IL | Scott | View |
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Shelby County IL Jail
151 N Morgan St, Shelbyville, IL 62565
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IL | Shelby | View |
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St. Clair County IL Jail
700 North 5th St, Belleville, IL 62220
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IL | St. Clair | View |