How many county jails are there in the United States?

There are 3951 county jails in the United States. These facilities are spread across 51 states and can be browsed by state or searched by name on our directory.

How can I find county jails in a specific state?

You can find county jails in a specific state by using our 'Browse by State' section on this page. Click on any state name to view all county jails located in that state, including facility names, addresses, and contact information.

What information is available for each county jail facility?

Our directory provides comprehensive information for each facility including: facility name, full address, county, state, and links to detailed facility pages with additional information such as contact details, visiting hours, and inmate lookup resources where available.

How do I search for a specific county jail?

Use the search bar at the top of this page to search for county jails by name, county, or address. Enter at least 3 characters and the search will return matching facilities from our database of 3951 county jails.

Is the county jails directory free to use?

Yes, our county jails directory is completely free to use. We provide this service to help families, legal professionals, researchers, and the general public find accurate information about correctional facilities across the United States.

All County Jails in USA - 3951 Facilities

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

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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

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Facility Name	State	County	Action
Bienville Parish Jail 100 Courthouse Drive PO Box 328, Arcadia, LA 71001	LA	Bienville Parish	View
Bossier Juvenile Detention Home 4813 Shed Road, Bossier City, LA 71111	LA	Bossier Parish	View
Bossier Parish Jail 204 Burt Blvd PO Box 850, Benton, LA 71006	LA	Bossier Parish	View
Bossier Parish Maximum Security Facility 2985 Old Plain Dealing Road, Plain Dealing, LA 710...	LA	Bossier Parish	View
Bossier Parish Medium Security Facility 2984 Old Plain Dealing Road, Plain Dealing, LA 710...	LA	Bossier Parish	View
Bossier Parish Minimum Security Facility 2960 Old Plain Dealing Road, Plain Dealing, LA 710...	LA	Bossier Parish	View
Bossier Parish Sheriff Work Release 181 McCauley Road, Plain Dealing, LA 71064	LA	Bossier Parish	View
Bridge Correctional Center for Youth 3225 River Road, Bridge City, LA 70094	LA	Orleans Parish	View
Caddo LA Juvenile Detention Home 1835 Spring St, Shreveport, LA 71101-4239	LA	Caddo Parish	View
Caddo Parish Correctional Center 1101 Forum Drive PO Box 70110, Shreveport, LA 7113...	LA	Caddo Parish	View
Caddo Parish Juvenile Detention Center 1835 Spring St, Shreveport, LA 71101-4239	LA	Caddo Parish	View
Caddo Parish Work Release 1125 Forum Drive, Shreveport, LA 71107	LA	Caddo Parish	View
Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center 5410 E Broad St, Lake Charles, LA 70602	LA	Calcasieu Parish	View
Calcasieu Parish Juvenile Detention Center 3615 East Prien Lake Road PO Box 2073, Lake Charl...	LA	Calcasieu Parish	View
Calcasieu Parish Work Release Facility 5410 East Broad St, Lake Charles, LA 70615	LA	Calcasieu Parish	View
Calcasieu Sheriff's Prison and Women's Annex 5300 E. Broad St, Lake Charles,, LA 70615	LA	Calcasieu Parish	View
Caldwell Parish Correctional Center 701 Hwy 845, Grayson, LA 71418	LA	Caldwell Parish	View
Caldwell Parish Work Release Facility 671 Hwy 845, Grayson, LA 71418	LA	Caldwell Parish	View
Cameron Parish LA Jail 119 Smith Circle, Cameron, LA 70631	LA	Cameron Parish	View
Catahoula Parish Jail 301 Bushley St PO Box 655, Harrisonburg, LA 71340	LA	Catahoula Parish	View
Cedarwood Work Release Facility (Females) 800 Ave J, Lake Charles, LA 70615	LA	Calcasieu Parish	View
Christian Acres Juvenile Center 200 Bailey St , Tallulah, LA 71282	LA	Tallulah	View
Claiborne Parish Detention Center (Men) 1415 Hwy 520, Homer, LA 71040	LA	Claiborne Parish	View
Claiborne Parish Jail (Women) 613 East Main, Homer, LA 71040	LA	Claiborne Parish	View
Concordia Parish Jail 4001 Carter St, Vidalia, LA 71373	LA	Concordia Parish	View

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