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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Jefferson County Metropolitan Corrections
400 S. 6th St, Louisville, KY 40202
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KY | Jefferson | View |
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Jessamine County Detention Center
229 East Maple St, Nicholasville, KY 40356
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KY | Jessamine | View |
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Kenton County Detention Center
3000 Decker Crane Lane, Covington, KY 41011
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KY | Kenton | View |
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Knott County Jail
30 Justice Center Drive|PO Box 505, Hindman, KY 41...
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KY | Knott | View |
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Knox County KY Detention Center
103 Jail St, Barbourville, KY 40906-1423
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KY | Knox | View |
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Larue County Detention Center
209 West High St, Hodgenville, KY 42748
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KY | Larue | View |
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Laurel County KY Detention Center
206 W 4th St, London, KY 40741
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KY | Laurel | View |
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Lawrence County KY Correctional
122 North Main Cross St
PO Box 566, Louisa, KY 41...
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KY | Lawrence | View |
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Lee County KY Jail
19 West Main St, Beattyville, KY 41311
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KY | Lee | View |
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Leslie County KY Detention Center
22010 Main St, Hyden, KY 41749
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KY | Leslie | View |
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Letcher County Jail
156 Main St, Whitesburg, KY 41858
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KY | Letcher | View |
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Lewis County KY Detention Center
509 Railroad St, Vanceburg, KY 41179
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KY | Lewis | View |
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Lincoln County KY Regional Jail
100 Lancaster St, Stanford, KY 40484
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KY | Lincoln | View |
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Livingston County KY Jail
PO Box 91, Smithland, KY 42081
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KY | Livingston | View |
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Logan County KY Detention Center
304 West Third St, Russellville, KY 42276
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KY | Logan | View |
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Lyon County KY Jail
200 East Dale Ave
PO Box 903, Eddyville, KY 42038
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KY | Lyon | View |
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Madison County KY Detention Center
107 West Irvine St, Richmond, KY 40475
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KY | Madison | View |
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Magoffin County Jail
42 East Maple St, Saylersville, KY 41465
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KY | Magoffin | View |
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Marion County KY Detention Center
201 Warehouse Road, Lebanon, KY 40033
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KY | Marion | View |
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Marshall County KY Jail
52 Judicial Drive, Benton, KY 42025
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KY | Marshall | View |
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Martin County KY Jail
100 Main St
PO Box 1871, Inez, KY 41224
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KY | Martin | View |
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Mason County KY Detention Center
702 US 68, Maysville, KY 41056
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KY | Mason | View |
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McLean County KY Jail
150 Wilson Lane, Calhoun, KY 42327
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KY | McLean | View |
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Meade County KY Detention Center
516 Hillcrest Dr, Brandenburg, KY 40108
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KY | Meade | View |
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Menifee County Jail
262 Dog Trot Road, Frenchburg, KY 40322
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KY | Menifee | View |