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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Boyle County Detention Center
1860 South Danville Bypass, Danville, KY 40422
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KY | Boyle | View |
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Bracken County Jail
648 Williams Rd, Brooksville, KY 41004
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KY | Bracken | View |
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Breathitt County Jail
1137 Main St, Jackson, KY 41339
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KY | Breathitt | View |
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Breckinridge County Detention Center
500 Glen Nash Ln, Hardinsburg, KY 40143
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KY | Breckinridge | View |
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Bullitt County Detention Center
1671 S Preston Hwy, Shepherdsville, KY 40165
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KY | Bullitt | View |
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Butler County KY Jail
110 North Main St
PO Box 609, Morgantown, KY 42261
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KY | Butler | View |
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Caldwell County KY Jail
111 E Market St, Princeton, KY 42445
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KY | Caldwell | View |
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Calloway County Jail
310 North 4th St, Murray, KY 42071
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KY | Calloway | View |
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Calloway County Work House
310 North 4th St, Murray, KY 42071
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KY | Calloway | View |
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Campbell County KY Adult Detention Center
601 Central Ave, Newport, KY 41071
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KY | Campbell | View |
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Carlisle County Jail
40 Tank St, Bardwell, KY 42023
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KY | Carlisle | View |
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Carroll County KY Detention Center
800 Clay St, Carrollton, KY 41008
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KY | Carroll | View |
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Carter County KY Detention Center
13 Crossbar Road, Grayson, KY 41143
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KY | Carter | View |
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Casey County Detention Center
169 Courthouse Square
PO Box 382, Liberty, KY 4253...
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KY | Casey | View |
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Christian County KY Jail
410 West 7th St, Hopkinsville, KY 42240
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KY | Christian | View |
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Clark County KY Detention Center
30 Wall St, Winchester, KY 40391
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KY | Clark | View |
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Clay County KY Detention Center
67 Shamrock Rd, Manchester, KY 40962
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KY | Clay | View |
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Clinton County KY Jail
100 South Cross St, Albany, KY 42602
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KY | Clinton | View |
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Colby County KY Jail
3500 Griffith Circle, Scott Creek, KY 40983
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KY | Colby | View |
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Crittenden County KY Detention Center
208 West Carlisle St, Marion, KY 42064
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KY | Crittenden | View |
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Cumberland County KY Jail
1140 B Lewis Creek Road, Burkesville, KY 42717
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KY | Cumberland | View |
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Daviess County KY Detention Center
3337 US Hwy 60 E, Owensboro, KY 42303
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KY | Daviess | View |
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Edmonson County Jail
110 Jackson St|PO Box 181, Brownsville, KY 42210
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KY | Edmonson | View |
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Elliott County Jail
Main St|PO Box 376, Sandy Hook, KY 41171
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KY | Elliott | View |
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Estill County Jail
103 Court St, Irvine, KY 40336
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KY | Estill | View |