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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St. Clair County IL Juvenile Detention Center
9006 Lebanon Road, Belleville, IL 62223
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IL | St. Clair | View |
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Stark County IL Jail
130 West Jefferson, Toulon, IL 61483
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IL | Stark | View |
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Stephenson County IL Jail
1680 East Singer Drive, Freeport, IL 61032
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IL | Stephenson | View |
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Tazewell County Jail
101 South Capitol St, Pekin, IL 61554
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IL | Tazewell | View |
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Tri-County Justice & Pulaski County Detention Center (ICE)
1026 Shawnee College Rd, Ullin, IL 62992
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IL | Pulaski | View |
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Union County IL Jail
307 West Market St, Jonesboro, IL 62652-0478
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IL | Union | View |
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Vermilion County Jail
2 E South St, Danville, IL 61832
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IL | Vermilion | View |
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Vermilion Juvenile Detention Center
150 Sager St, Danville, IL 61832
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IL | Vermilion | View |
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Wabash County IL Jail
110 East 4th St, Mt. Carmel, IL 62863
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IL | Wabash | View |
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Warren County IL Jail
121 North "A" St, Monmouth, IL 61462
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IL | Warren | View |
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Washington County IL Jail
245 North Kaskaskia St, Nashville, IL 62263
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IL | Washington | View |
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Wayne County IL Jail
305 East Court St, Fairfield, IL 62837
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IL | Wayne | View |
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White County IL Jail
108 North Main St, Carmi, IL 62821
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IL | White | View |
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Whiteside County Jail
400 North Cherry St, Morrison, IL 61270
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IL | Whiteside | View |
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Will County Adult Detention Facility
95 S Chicago St, Joliet, IL 60432
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IL | Will | View |
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Williamson County IL Jail
404 N Van Buren St, Marion, IL 62959
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IL | Williamson | View |
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Winnebago County IL Jail
650 West State St, Rockford, IL 61102
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IL | Winnebago | View |
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Winnebago County IL Juvenile Detention Center
5350 Northrock Dr, Rockford, IL 61103
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IL | Winnebago | View |
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Woodford County Jail
111 East Court St, Eureka, IL 61530
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IL | Woodford | View |
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Adams County IN Jail
313 S 1st St
PO Box 608, Decatur, IN 46733
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IN | Adams | View |
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Allen County IN Work Release Center
715 South Calhoun St, Ft. Wayne, IN 46802-1898
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IN | Allen | View |
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Allen County Jail
715 South Calhoun St, Ft. Wayne, IN 46802-1898
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IN | Allen | View |
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Allen County Youth Center (coed)
2929 Wells St, Ft. Wayne, IN 46808
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IN | Allen | View |
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Bartholomew County Jail
543 2nd St, Columbus, IN 47201
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IN | Bartholomew | View |
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Bartholomew County Youth Center (coed)
2350 Illinois St, Columbus, IN 47201
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IN | Bartholomew | View |