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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Complete listing of county jails in the United States

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

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