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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Benton County IN Jail
105 South Lincoln Ave, Fowler, IN 47944
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IN | Benton | View |
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Blackford County Jail
0064 North CR 500 East, Hartford City, IN 47348
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IN | Blackford | View |
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Boone County IN Jail
1905 Indianapolis Ave, Lebanaon, IN 46052
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IN | Boone | View |
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Brown County IN Jail
55 State Road 46 East
P.O. Box 95, Nashville, IN ...
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IN | Brown | View |
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Carroll County IN Jail
310 West Main St, Delphi, IN 46923
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IN | Carroll | View |
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Cass County IN Jail
200 Court Park, Logansport, IN 46947
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IN | Cass | View |
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Clark County IN - Michael Belcher Adult Correctional Complex
501 East Court Ave, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
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IN | Clark | View |
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Clark County IN Juvenile (coed)
609 Meigs Ave, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
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IN | Clark | View |
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Clay County IN Jail (ICE)
611 East Jackson St, Brazil, IN 47834
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IN | Clay | View |
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Clinton County IN Jail
301 East Walnut St, Frankfort, IN 46041
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IN | Clinton | View |
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Crawford County IN Jail
715 Judicial Plaza Drive, English, IN 47118
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IN | Crawford | View |
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Daviess County IN Jail
101 NE 4th St, Washington, IN 47501
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IN | Daviess | View |
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Dearborn County Jail
301 West High St, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
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IN | Dearborn | View |
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Dearborn County Juvenile (coed)
219 West High St, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
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IN | Dearborn | View |
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Decatur County IN Jail
119 East Railroad St, Greensburg, IN 47240
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IN | Decatur | View |
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DeKalb County IN Jail
215 E 8th St, Auburn, IN 46706
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IN | DeKalb | View |
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Delaware County IN Jail
100 West Washington St, Muncie, IN 47305
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IN | Delaware | View |
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Delaware County IN Juvenile (coed)
3700 West Kilgore Ave, Muncie, IN 47304
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IN | Delaware | View |
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Dubois County Jail
257 Brucke Strasse Road
PO Box 1032, Jasper, IN 47...
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IN | Dubois | View |
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Elkhart County Corrections Center
26861 County Road 26, Elkhart, IN 46517
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IN | Elkhart | View |
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Elkhart County Juvenile (coed
114 North 2nd St, Goshen, IN 46526
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IN | Elkhart | View |
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Fayette County IN Jail
123 West 4th St, Connersville, IN 47331
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IN | Fayette | View |
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Floyd County IN Jail
311 Hauss Sq, New Albany, IN 47150
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IN | Floyd | View |
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Fountain County Jail
216 Union St, Covington, IN 47932
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IN | Fountain | View |
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Franklin County IN Jail
371 Main St, Brookville, IN 47012
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IN | Franklin | View |