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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Mercer County KY Jail
224 South Main St, Harrodsburg, KY 40330
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KY | Mercer | View |
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Metcalfe County Jail
106 North Main St, Edmonton, KY 42129
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KY | Metcalfe | View |
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Monroe County KY Correctional Center
204 North Crawford St, Tompkinsville, KY 42167-161...
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KY | Monroe | View |
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Montgomery County KY Regional Jail
751 Chenault Lane, Mt. Sterling, KY 40353
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KY | Montgomery | View |
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Morgan County KY Jail
153 College St, West Liberty, KY 41472
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KY | Morgan | View |
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Muhlenberg County Detention Center
108 Court Row, Greenville, KY 42345
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KY | Muhlenberg | View |
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Nelson County KY Jail
115 East Stephen Foster Ave
PO Box 280, Bardstown...
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KY | Nelson | View |
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Nicholas County Jail
125 East Main St, Carlisle, KY 40311
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KY | Nicholas | View |
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Ohio County KY Detention Center
108 E Washington St, Hartford, KY 42437
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KY | Ohio | View |
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Oldham County KY Jail
102 West Main St, LaGrange, KY 40031
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KY | Oldham | View |
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Owen County Jail
102 North Madison St, Owenton, KY 40359
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KY | Owen | View |
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Owsley County Jail
PO Box 70, Booneville, KY 41314
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KY | Owsley | View |
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Pendleton County KY Jail
233 Main St, Falmouth, KY 41040
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KY | Pendleton | View |
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Perry County KY Jail
481 Main St, Hazard, KY 41774
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KY | Perry | View |
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Pike County KY Detention Center
172 Division St, Pikeville, KY 41501
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KY | Pike | View |
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Powell County KY Jail
524 Washington St
PO Box 489, Stanton, KY 40380
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KY | Powell | View |
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Pulaski County KY Detention Center
300 Hail Knob Road, Somerset, KY 42503
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KY | Pulaski | View |
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Robertson County KY Jail
Robertson County Courthouse
26 Court St, Mt. Olive...
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KY | Robertson | View |
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Rockcastle County Detention Center
205 East Main St, Suite 12, Mt. Vernon, KY 40456
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KY | Rockcastle | View |
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Rowan County KY Detention Center
121 Lee Ave, Morehead, KY 40351
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KY | Rowan | View |
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Russell County KY Jail
23 Lewis Alley
PO Box 23, Jamestown, KY 42629
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KY | Russell | View |
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Scott County KY Detention Center
130 North Court St, Georgetown, KY 40324
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KY | Scott | View |
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Shelby County KY Detention Center
1000 Detention Road, Shelbyville, KY 40065
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KY | Shelby | View |
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Simpson County KY Detention Center
217 East Kentucky St
Box 411, Franklin, KY 42134
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KY | Simpson | View |
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Spencer County KY Jail
18 East Main St, Taylorsville, KY 40071
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KY | Spencer | View |