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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Facility Name	State	County	Action
Lafayette Parish Work Release 410 Vermillion St, Lafayette, LA 70501	LA	Lafayette Parish	View
Lafourche Parish Detention Center 1500 West Thibodaux By-Pass, Thibodaux, LA 70301	LA	Lafourche Parish	View
Lafourche Parish Juvenile Detention Center 1077 Hwy 3185, Thibodaux, LA 70302	LA	Lafourche Parish	View
Lafourche Parish Work Release Facility 1156 Hwy 90 East, Raceland, LA 70394	LA	Lafourche Parish	View
Lincoln Parish Sheriff's Jail 170 Road Camp Road, Ruston, LA 71270	LA	Lincoln Parish	View
Livingston Parish Detention Center 20180 Iowa St PO Box 850, Livingston, LA 70754	LA	Livingston Parish	View
Madison Parish Jail 404 East Green St, Tallulah, LA 71282	LA	Madison Parish	View
Madison Parish Sheriff's Jail 100 North Cedar St, Tallulah, LA 71282	LA	Madison Parish	View
Morehouse Parish Detention Center 6444 Patey Road, Collinston, LA 71229	LA	Morehouse Parish	View
Morehouse Parish Jail 250 East Walnut Ave, Bastrop, LA 71220	LA	Morehouse Parish	View
Morehouse Parish Jail Annex Facility 351 South Franklin St, Bastrop, LA 71220	LA	Morehouse Parish	View
Morehouse Parish Work Release 6444 Patey Road, Collinston, LA 71229	LA	Morehouse Parish	View
Natchitoches Parish Detention Center 299 Edwina Drive, Natchitoches, LA 71457	LA	Natchitoches Parish	View
Natchitoches Parish Work Release Facility 299 Edwina Drive, Natchitoches, LA 71457	LA	Natchitoches Parish	View
New Orleans Youth Study Center 1100 Milton St, New Orleans, LA 70122	LA	Orleans Parish	View
Northwest Louisiana Juvenile Detention Center Route 1, Box 6000, Coushatta, LA 71019	LA	Red River Parish	View
Orleans Parish - McDaniels Transitional Work Center 225 South Broad St, New Orleans, LA 70119	LA	Orleans Parish	View
Orleans Parish - Templeman Phase V Jail 3100 Perdido St, New Orleans, LA 70119	LA	Orleans Parish	View
Orleans Parish Conchetta Jail 2620 Tulane Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119	LA	Orleans Parish	View
Orleans Parish Corrections 2800 Gravier St, New Orleans, LA 70119	LA	Orleans Parish	View
Orleans Parish House of Detention 2800 Gravier St, New Orleans, LA 70119	LA	Orleans Parish	View
Orleans Parish Prison 531 South Broad St, New Orleans, LA 70119	LA	Orleans Parish	View
Orleans Parish Tents 2750 Perdido St, New Orleans, LA 70119	LA	Orleans Parish	View
Ouachita Parish Correctional Center (OCC) 4801 Hwy 165 South By-Pass, Monroe, LA 71210	LA	Ouachita Parish	View
Oucahita Parish Work Release Facility 4801 South Grand St, Monroe, LA 71202	LA	Ouachita Parish	View

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