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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Cass County IA Jail
5 West 7th St, Atlantic, IA 50022-1494
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IA | Cass | View |
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Cedar County IA Jail
711 East South St, Tipton, IA 52772-1977
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IA | Cedar | View |
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Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center (CIJDC)
2317 Rick Collins Way, Eldora, IA 50627
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IA | Hardin | View |
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Cerro Gordo County Jail
17262 Lark Ave, Mason City, IA 50401
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IA | Cerro Gordo | View |
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Cherokee County IA Jail
111 North 5th St, Cherokee, IA 51012
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IA | Cherokee | View |
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Chickasaw County Jail
116 N Chestnut Ave, New Hampton, IA 50659
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IA | Chickasaw | View |
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Clarke County IA Jail
220 Townline Road
PO Box 537, Osceola, IA 50213
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IA | Clarke | View |
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Clay County IA Jail
3115 W. 4th St, Spencer, IA 51301
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IA | Clay | View |
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Clayton County IA Jail
22680 230th St, St. Olaf, IA 52072
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IA | Clayton | View |
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Clinton County IA Jail
241 7th Ave North, Clinton, IA 52733
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IA | Clinton | View |
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Crawford County IA Jail
1202 Broadway #3, Denison, IA 51442
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IA | Crawford | View |
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Dallas County IA Jail
201 North Nile Kinnick Drive
PO Box 187, Adel, IA...
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IA | Dallas | View |
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Davis County IA Jail
110 West Franklin St, Bloomfield, IA 52537
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IA | Davis | View |
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Decatur County IA Jail
207 North Main, Leon, IA 50144
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IA | Decatur | View |
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Delaware County IA Jail
304 East Delaware St
PO Box 116, Manchester, IA 52...
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IA | Delaware | View |
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Des Moines County Correctional Center
3630 Bauer Drive, Burlington, IA 52601
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IA | Des Moines | View |
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Dickinson County IA Jail
1802 Hill Ave
PO Box 214, Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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IA | Dickinson | View |
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Dubuque County Jail
855 Central Ave, Dubuque, IA 52004-1004
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IA | Dubuque | View |
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Dubuque County Juvenile Detention Center
350 West 6th St, Dubuque, IA 52001
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IA | Dubuque | View |
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Emmet County IA Jail
114 North 6th St, Esterville, IA 51334
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IA | Emmet | View |
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Fayette County IA Jail
220 North Industrial Parkway
PO Box 518, West Unio...
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IA | Fayette | View |
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Floyd County IA Jail
101 South Main St
Suite 501, Charles City, IA 5061...
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IA | Floyd | View |
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Franklin County IA Jail
12 First Ave Northwest, Hampton, IA 50441
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IA | Franklin | View |
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Fremont County IA Jail
701 Cass St, Sidney, IA 51652
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IA | Fremont | View |
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Greene County IA Jail
204 South Chestnut St, Jefferson City, IA 50129
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IA | Greene | View |