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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Stevens County KS Jail
510 Monroe St, Hugoton, KS 67951
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KS | Stevens | View |
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Sumner County KS Jail
610 E Hillside St, Wellington, KS 67152
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KS | Sumner | View |
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Thomas County KS Jail
225 North Court Ave, Colby, KS 67701
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KS | Thomas | View |
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Trego County Jail
525 Warren Ave, Wakeeney, KS 67672
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KS | Trego | View |
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Trego County Youth Center
675 South 13th St, Wakeeney, KS 67672
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KS | Trego | View |
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Wabaunsee County Jail
215 Kansas Ave|PO Box 176, Alma, KS 66401
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KS | Wabaunsee | View |
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Wallace County Jail
313 Main St Box 37, Sharon Springs, KS 66758
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KS | Wallace | View |
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Washington County KS Jail
301 B St, Washington, KS 66968
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KS | Washington | View |
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Wichita County Jail
411 South 4th St, Leoti, KS 67861
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KS | Wichita | View |
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Wilson County KS Jail
925 Pierce St, Fredonia, KS 66736
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KS | Wilson | View |
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Woodson County KS Jail
105 West Rutledge St, Yates, KS 66783
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KS | Woodson | View |
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Wyandotte County KS Detention Center
710 N 7th St, Kansas City, KS 66101
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KS | Wyandotte | View |
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Wyandotte County KS Juvenile Detention Center
710 North 7th St, Kansas City, KS 66101
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KS | Wyandotte | View |
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Adair County KY Regional Jail
204 Greensburg St, Columbia City, KY 42728
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KY | Adair | View |
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Allen County KY Detention Center
196 Wood St, Scottsville, KY 42164
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KY | Allen | View |
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Anderson County KY Jail
151 South Main St, Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
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KY | Anderson | View |
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Ballard County Detention Center
132 Mayolo Ave
PO Box 545, Wicklife, KY 42087
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KY | Ballard | View |
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Barren County Detention Center
201 Samson St, Glasgow, KY 42141
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KY | Barren | View |
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Bath County KY Jail
114 East High St
PO Box 39, Owingsville, KY 40360
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KY | Bath | View |
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Bell County KY Detention Center
210 Virginia Ave
PO Box 478, Pineville, KY 40977
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KY | Bell | View |
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Boone County KY Jail (ICE)
3020 Conrad Lane, Burlington, KY 41005
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KY | Boone | View |
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Boone County KY Work Camp
5359 Bullitsville Road, Burlington, KY 41005
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KY | Boone | View |
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Bourbon County KY Jail
101 Legion Drive, Paris, KY 40361
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KY | Bourbon | View |
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Boyd County KY Detention Center
214 Panola St
PO Box 455, Catlettsburg, KY 41129
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KY | Boyd | View |
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Boyd County KY Juvenile Detention Center
2420 Roberts Road, Ashland, KY 41102
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KY | Boyd | View |