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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Concordia Parish Work Release Facility
26356 Hwy 15, Ferriday, LA 71334
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LA | Concordia Parish | View |
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DeSoto Parish Detention Center
205 Franklin St, Mansfield, LA 71052
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LA | De Soto Parish | View |
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East Baton Rouge Parish Prison
2867 Brigadier General Isaac Smith, Scotlandville,...
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LA | East Baton Rouge Parish | View |
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East Baton Rouge Work Release
2867 General Isaac Smith Ave, Scottlandville, LA 7...
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LA | East Baton Rouge Parish | View |
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East Carroll River Bend Detention Center (RBDC) Phase III Male
9450 Hwy 65 S, Lake Providence, LA 71234
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LA | East Carroll Parish | View |
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East Feliciana Parish Jail
12306 Haynes St
PO Box 8025, Clinton, LA 70722
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LA | East Feliciana Parish | View |
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East Feliciana Parish Work Release
12306 Haynes St
PO Box 8025, Clinton, LA 70722
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LA | East Feliciana Parish | View |
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Evangeline Parish Jail
200 Court St, Ville Platte, LA 70586
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LA | Evangeline Parish | View |
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Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Center
28528 Hwy 90, Covington, LA 70433
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LA | Florida Parishes | View |
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Franklin Parish Detention Center
388 Natures Acres Rd, Winnsboro, LA 71295
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LA | Franklin Parish | View |
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Franklin Parish Work Release Facility
388 Natures Acres Road, Winnsboro, LA 71295
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LA | Franklin Parish | View |
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Grant Parish Detention Facility
485 Richardson Drive, Colfax, LA 71417
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LA | Grant Parish | View |
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Grant Parish Jail
200 Main St
PO Box 187, Colfax, LA 71417
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LA | Grant Parish | View |
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Green Oaks Juvenile Detention Home
4820 South Grand St, Monroe, LA 71202
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LA | Ouachita Parish | View |
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Iberia Parish Jail
3618 Broken Arrow Road, New Iberia, LA 70560
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LA | Iberia Parish | View |
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Iberia Parish Work Release Facility
3701 Broken Arrow Road, New Iberia, LA 70722
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LA | Iberia Parish | View |
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Iberville Parish Jail
59605 Bayou Road
PO Box 449, Plaquemine, LA 70765
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LA | Iberville Parish | View |
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J.B. Evans Correctional Center
500 Routh St, Newellton, LA 71357
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LA | Tensas Parish | View |
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Jefferson Davis Parish Correctional
321 East Plaquemine St, Jennings, LA 70546
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LA | Jefferson Davis Parish | View |
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Jefferson Parish Correctional Center
100 Dolhonde St, Gretna, LA 70053
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LA | Jefferson Parish | View |
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Jetson Correctional Center for Youth
15200 Scenic Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70874
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LA | West Baton Rouge Parish | View |
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L. Roberts Rivarde Juvenile Detention
1550 Gretna Blvd | PO Box 1240, Harvey, LA 70059
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LA | Jefferson Parish | View |
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LA DOC - Swanson Center for Youth at Columbia
132 Hwy 850, Columbia, LA 71282
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LA | Caldwell Parish | View |
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Lafayette Parish Correctional Center
916 Lafayette St, Lafayette, LA 70501
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LA | Lafayette Parish | View |
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Lafayette Parish Juvenile Detention Center
1613 Surrey St, Lafayette, LA 70508
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LA | Lafayette Parish | View |