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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Vigo County Jail
121 Oak St, Terre Haute, IN 47807
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IN | Vigo | View |
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Vigo County Juvenile Center (coed)
1919 Hunt Road, Terre Haute, IN 47805
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IN | Vigo | View |
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Wabash County IN Jail
79 West Main St, Wabash, IN 46992
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IN | Wabash | View |
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Warren County IN Jail
29 East Second St, Williamsport, IN 47993
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IN | Warren | View |
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Warrick County Security Center
100 State Road 62 West
PO Box 487, Boonville, IN 4...
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IN | Warrick | View |
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Washington County IN Jail
801 Jackson St, Salem, IN 47167
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IN | Washington | View |
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Wayne County IN Correctional Center
200 East Main St, Richmond, IN 47374
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IN | Wayne | View |
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Wells County IN Jail
1615 West Western Ave, Bluffton, IN 46714
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IN | Wells | View |
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White County IN Jail
915 West Hanawalt, Monticello, IN 47960
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IN | White | View |
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Whitley County IN Jail
101 West Market St, Columbus City, IN 46725
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IN | Whitley | View |
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Adair County IA Jail
306 East Iowa St, Greenfield, IA 50849
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IA | Adair | View |
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Adams County IA Jail
500 Ninth St
PO Box 340, Corning, IA 50841
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IA | Adams | View |
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Allamakee County Jail
110 Allamakee St, Waukon, IA 52172
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IA | Allamakee | View |
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Appanoose County Jail
1125 West Van Buren St
PO Box 474, Centerville, IA...
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IA | Appanoose | View |
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Audubon County Jail
318 Leroy St
PO Box 262, Audubon, IA 50025
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IA | Audubon | View |
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Bellevue Public Safety Jail
106 North Third St, Bellevue, IA 52031
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IA | Jackson | View |
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Benton County IA Jail
113 East 3rd St, Vinton, IA 52349
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IA | Benton | View |
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Black Hawk County Jail
225 East 6th St, Waterloo, IA 50703
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IA | Black Hawk | View |
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Boone County IA Jail
1019 West Mamie Eisenhower Ave, Boone, IA 50036
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IA | Boone | View |
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Bremer County Jail
111 4th St NE, Waverly, IA 50677
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IA | Bremer | View |
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Buchanan County IA Jail
210 5th Ave NE, Independence, IA 50644
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IA | Buchanan | View |
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Buena Vista County IA Jail
411 Expansion Blvd
PO Box 276, Storm Lake, IA 5058...
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IA | Buena Vista | View |
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Butler County IA Jail
428 Sixth St
PO Box 345, Allison, IA 50602
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IA | Butler | View |
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Calhoun County IA Jail
416 4th St, Rockwell City, IA 50579
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IA | Calhoun | View |
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Carroll County IA Jail
114 East 6th St, Carroll, IA 51401
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IA | Carroll | View |