How many county jails are there in the United States?

There are 3951 county jails in the United States. These facilities are spread across 51 states and can be browsed by state or searched by name on our directory.

How can I find county jails in a specific state?

You can find county jails in a specific state by using our 'Browse by State' section on this page. Click on any state name to view all county jails located in that state, including facility names, addresses, and contact information.

What information is available for each county jail facility?

Our directory provides comprehensive information for each facility including: facility name, full address, county, state, and links to detailed facility pages with additional information such as contact details, visiting hours, and inmate lookup resources where available.

How do I search for a specific county jail?

Use the search bar at the top of this page to search for county jails by name, county, or address. Enter at least 3 characters and the search will return matching facilities from our database of 3951 county jails.

Is the county jails directory free to use?

Yes, our county jails directory is completely free to use. We provide this service to help families, legal professionals, researchers, and the general public find accurate information about correctional facilities across the United States.

All County Jails in USA - 3951 Facilities

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

Showing 126 - 150 of 3951 facilities

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Facility Name	State	County	Action
Crawford County AR Detention Center 317 Main St, Van Buren, AR 72956	AR	Crawford	View
Crittenden County AR Detention Center 350 Afco Road, West Memphis, AR 72301-2010	AR	Crittenden	View
Crittenden County Juvenile Detention Center 350 Afco Road, West Memphis, AR 72301-2010	AR	Crittenden	View
Cross County Detention Center 705 E Union Ave, Wynne, AR 72396	AR	Cross	View
Dallas County AR Jail 106 South Charlotte PO Box 689, Fordyce, AR 71742	AR	Dallas	View
Desha County Jail 604 Robert S. Morris Ave PO Box 417, Arkansas Cit...	AR	Desha	View
Drew County Detention Facility 210 S Main St, Monticello, AR 71655	AR	Drew	View
Faulkner County Jail & Detention Center (Unit 1 & 2) 801 Locust St, Conway, AR 72032	AR	Faulkner	View
Faulkner County Juvenile Detention Center 801 Locust St, Conway, AR 72032	AR	Faulkner	View
Franklin County AR Detention Center 1st & River St PO Box 233, Ozark, AR 72949	AR	Franklin	View
Fulton County AR Jail 114 South Locust St PO Box 436, Salem, AR 72576	AR	Fulton	View
Garland County AR Adult Detention Center 3564 Albert Pike Rd, Hot Springs National Park, AR...	AR	Garland	View
Garland County Juvenile Detention Center 222 Woodbine St, Hot Springs, AR 71901	AR	Garland	View
Grant County AR Jail 101 West Center St, Sheridan, AR 72150	AR	Grant	View
Greene County AR Jail 1809 North Rocking Chair Road, Paragould, AR 72450	AR	Greene	View
Hempstead County AR Jail 312 Washington St PO Box 416, Hope, AR 71802	AR	Hempstead	View
Hot Spring County AR Jail 215 East Highland Ave, Malvern, AR 72104	AR	Hot Spring	View
Howard County AR Detention Facility 101 Isaac Perkins Blvd, Nashville, AR 71852	AR	Howard	View
Independence County AR Jail 569 West Main St, Batesville, AR 72503	AR	Independence	View
Izard County Detention Facility 300 Circle Drive PO Box 370, Melbourne, AR 72556	AR	Izard	View
Jack Jones - Jefferson County Juvenile Detention Center 301 East 2nd Ave, Pine Bluff, AR 71601	AR	Jefferson	View
Jackson County AR Jail 615 Second St PO Box 647, Newport, AR 72112	AR	Jackson	View
Jefferson County AR Adult Detention Facility 300 E 2nd Ave, Pine Bluff, AR 71603	AR	Jefferson	View
Johnson County AR Detention Center 301 Porter Industrial Road PO Box 39, Clarksville,...	AR	Johnson	View
Lafayette County AR Jail 5 Courthouse Square, Lewisville, AR 71845	AR	Lafayette	View

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