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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Grundy Center Jail
703 F Ave, Suite 2, Grundy Center, IA 50638
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IA | Grundy | View |
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Grundy County IA Jail
705 8th St, Grundy Center, IA 50368
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IA | Grundy | View |
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Guthrie County Jail
200 North 5th St, Guthrie Center, IA 50115
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IA | Guthrie | View |
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Hamilton County IA Jail
2300 Superior St, Webster City, IA 50595
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IA | Hamilton | View |
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Hancock County IA Jail
875 State St, Garner, IA 50438
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IA | Hancock | View |
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Hardin County IA Correctional Center (ICE)
1116 14th Ave, Eldora, IA 50627
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IA | Hardin | View |
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Harrison County IA Jail
111 South 1st St, Logansport, IA 51546
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IA | Harrison | View |
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Henry County IA Jail
106 East Clay St
PO Box 216, Mt. Pleasant, IA 5364...
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IA | Henry | View |
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Howard County IA Jail
124 South Park Place, Cresco, IA 52136
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IA | Howard | View |
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Humboldt County IA Jail
430 Sumner Ave, Humboldt, IA 50548
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IA | Humboldt | View |
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Ida County Jail
401 Moorehead St, Ida Grove, IA 51445
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IA | Ida | View |
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Iowa County IA Jail
960 Franklyn Ave, Marengo, IA 52301
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IA | Iowa | View |
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Jackson County IA Jail
104 South Niagra St Law Center, Maquoketa, IA 5206...
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IA | Jackson | View |
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Jasper County IA Jail
115 North 2nd Ave East, Newton, IA 50208
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IA | Jasper | View |
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Jefferson County IA Jail
1200 West Grimes Ave, Fairfield, IA 52556
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IA | Jefferson | View |
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Johnson County IA Jail
511 South Capital St, Iowa City, IA 52240
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IA | Johnson | View |
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Jones County IA Jail
500 West Main St, Anamosa, IA 52205
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IA | Jones | View |
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Keokuk County Jail
204 South Stone, Sigourney, IA 52591
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IA | Keokuk | View |
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Kossuth County Jail
121 West State St, Algona, IA 50511
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IA | Kossuth | View |
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Lee County IA Jail
2530 255th St, Montrose, IA 53639
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IA | Lee | View |
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Linn County IA Correctional Center
53 3rd Ave Bridge
PO Box 608, Cedar Rapids, IA 52...
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IA | Linn | View |
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Linn County IA Juvenile Detention Center
800 Walford Rd SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
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IA | Linn | View |
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Louisa County Jail
12635 County Road G56
Suite 102, Wapello, IA 52653
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IA | Louisa | View |
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Lucas County IA Jail
1023 Linden Ave, Chariton, IA 50049
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IA | Lucas | View |
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Lyon County IA Jail
410 South Boone St, Rock Rapids, IA 51246
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IA | Lyon | View |