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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Reno County Juvenile Detention Center
219 West 2nd Ave, Hutchinson, KS 67501
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KS | Reno | View |
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Republic County KS Jail
1819 L St
PO Box 246, Belleville, KS 66935
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KS | Republic | View |
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Rice County KS Detention Center
1482 West Hwy 56, Lyons, KS 67554-1722
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KS | Rice | View |
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Riley County Jail
1001 South Seth Child Road, Manhattan, KS 66502
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KS | Riley | View |
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Rooks County Jail
803 South Elm St, Stockton, KS 67669
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KS | Rooks | View |
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Rush County Jail
715 Elm St | PO Box 495, La Crosse, KS 67548
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KS | Rush | View |
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Russell County KS Jail
210 East 4th St
PO Box 825, Russell, KS 67665
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KS | Russell | View |
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Saline County KS Jail
251 North 10th St, Salina, KS 67401-2149
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KS | Saline | View |
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Saline County KS Juvenile Detention Center
229 North 9th St, Salina, KS 67401
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KS | Saline | View |
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Scott County KS Jail
602 West 5th St, Scott City, KS 67871
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KS | Scott | View |
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Sedgwick County KS Detention Facility
141 West Elm St, Wichita, KS 67203
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KS | Sedgwick | View |
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Sedgwick County KS Judge Riddel Boys Ranch
25331 West 39th St South, Goddard, KS 67052-9244
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KS | Sedgwick | View |
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Sedgwick County KS Juvenile Detention Facility
700 South Hydraulic, Wichita, KS 67211-2704
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KS | Sedgwick | View |
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Sedgwick County KS Juvenile Residential Facility
881 South Minnesota, Wichita, KS 67211-2700
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KS | Sedgwick | View |
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Sedgwick County KS Residential Center
623 East Elm St, Wichita, KS 67202
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KS | Sedgwick | View |
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Sedgwick County KS Work Release Facility
701 West Harry, Wichita, KS 67203
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KS | Sedgwick | View |
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Sedgwick County KS Youth Aftercare Program (WADP)
700 South Hydraulic, Wichita, KS 67211
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KS | Sedgwick | View |
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Seward County KS Jail
501 North Washington, Liberal, KS 67901
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KS | Seward | View |
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Shawnee County Detention Center
501 SE 8th St, Topeka, KS 66607
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KS | Shawnee | View |
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Shawnee County Juvenile Detention Center
401 SE 8th, Topeka, KS 66607
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KS | Shawnee | View |
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Sheridan County KS Jail
940 8th St, Hoxie, KS 67740
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KS | Sheridan | View |
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Sherman County KS Jail
813 1/2 Broadway, Goodland, KS 67735
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KS | Sherman | View |
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Smith County KS Jail
217 South Jefferson St, Smith Center, KS 66967
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KS | Smith | View |
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Stafford County Jail
209 North Broadway|PO Box 386, St. Johns, KS 67576
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KS | Stafford | View |
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Stanton County KS Jail
208 North Chestnut St, Johnson, KS 67855
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KS | Stanton | View |