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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Chase County KS Jail
201 North Walnut St
PO Box 628, Cottonwood Falls, ...
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KS | Chase | View |
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Chautauqua County KS Jail
218 N Montgomery, Sedan, KS 67361
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KS | Chautauqua | View |
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Cherokee County KS Jail
915 East County Road, Columbus, KS 66725
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KS | Cherokee | View |
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Cheyenne County KS Jail
212 East Washington
PO Box 613, St. Frances, KS 67...
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KS | Cheyenne | View |
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Clark County KS Jail
221 West 9th Ave, Ashland, KS 67831
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KS | Clark | View |
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Clay County KS Jail
539 Lincoln Ave, Clay Center, KS 67432
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KS | Clay | View |
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Cloud County Jail
103 West 9th St
PO Box 402, Concordia, KS 66901
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KS | Cloud | View |
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Coffey County KS Jail
605 Neosho St
PO Box 226, Burlington, KS 66839
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KS | Coffey | View |
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Comanche County KS Jail
408 North Central St
PO Box 16, Coldwater, KS 670...
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KS | Comanche | View |
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Cowley County KS Jail
311 East Ave
PO Box 47, Winfield, KS 67156
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KS | Cowley | View |
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Crawford County KS Jail
225 North Enterprise Drive, Girard, KS 66743
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KS | Crawford | View |
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Decatur County KS Jail
120 East Hall St, Oberlin, KS 66749
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KS | Decatur | View |
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Dickinson County KS Jail
109 East First St
2nd Floor, Abilene, KS 67410
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KS | Dickinson | View |
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Doniphan County Jail
105 South Liberty | PO Box 32, Troy, KS 66087
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KS | Doniphan | View |
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Douglas County KS Correctional Facility
3601 East 25th St, Lawrence, KS 66046-5616
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KS | Douglas | View |
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Douglas County KS Youth Services
330 Industrial Lane, Lawrence, KS 66044-1471
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KS | Douglas | View |
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Edwards County KS Jail
321 Massachusetts Ave
PO Box 371, Kinsley, KS 6754...
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KS | Edwards | View |
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Elk County KS Jail
PO Box 127, Howard, KS 67349
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KS | Elk | View |
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Ellis County KS Detention Center
105 West 12th St, Hays, KS 67601
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KS | Ellis | View |
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Ellsworth County Jail
212 North Kansas, Ellsworth, KS 67439
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KS | Ellsworth | View |
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Finney County Jail
304 North Ninth St, Garden City, KS 67846
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KS | Finney | View |
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Ford County KS Jail
508 Ave L
PO Box 747, Dodge City, KS 67801
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KS | Ford | View |
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Franklin County KS Jail
305 South Main St, Ottawa, KS 66067
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KS | Franklin | View |
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Franklin County KS Juvenile Detention Center
305 South Main St, Ottawa, KS 66067
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KS | Franklin | View |
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Geary County Detention Center
826 North Franklin St, Junction City, KS 66441
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KS | Geary | View |