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
Plaquemines Parish Detention Center 110 Prison Road, Davant, LA 70040	LA	Plaquemines Parish	View
Pointe Coupee Parish Detention Center 215 East Main St PO Box 248, New Roads, LA 70760	LA	Pointe Coupee Parish	View
Pointe Coupee Work Release PO Box 989, New Roads, LA 70760	LA	Pointe Coupee Parish	View
Rapides Parish Detention Center I 700 Murray St, Alexandria, LA 71309	LA	Rapides Parish	View
Rapides Parish Detention Center II 400 B John Allison Drive, Alexandria, LA 71303	LA	Rapides Parish	View
Rapides Parish Detention Center III 7400 Academy Drive, Alexandria, LA 71303	LA	Rapides Parish	View
Rapides Parish Work Release Facility 400-C John Allison Drive, Alexandria, LA 71303	LA	Rapides Parish	View
Red River Parish Jail 615 East Carroll Drive PO Box 375, Coushatta, LA 7...	LA	Red River Parish	View
Renaissance Home for Youth 6177 Bayou Rapides Road\|PO Box 7997, Alexandria, L...	LA	Rapides Parish	View
Sabine Parish Detention Center 384 Dentention Center Road, Many, LA 71449	LA	Sabine Parish	View
Sabine Parish Jail 400 South Capitol St PO Box 1440, Many, LA 71449	LA	Sabine Parish	View
Sabine Parish Work Release Facility 384 Dentention Center Road, Many, LA 71449	LA	Sabine Parish	View
South Louisiana Work Release Facility 3843 Stagg Ave, Basile, LA 70515	LA	Evangeline Parish	View
South White St. Female Division - OPSCO 850 South White St, New Orleans, LA 70119	LA	Orleans Parish	View
St. Bernard Parish Juvenile Detention Center 1900 Paris Rd, Chalmette, LA 70043	LA	St. Bernard Parish	View
St. Bernard Parish Prison 1900 Paris Road, Chalmette, LA 70043	LA	St. Bernard Parish	View
St. Charles Parish Nelson Coleman Correctional Center 5061 Louisiana 3127, Killona, LA 70057	LA	St. Charles Parish	View
St. Helena Parish Jail 387 Sitman St PO Box 1205, Greensburg, LA 70441	LA	St. Helena Parish	View
St. James Parish Prison 5800 Louisiana Hwy 44, Convent, LA 70723	LA	St. James Parish	View
St. James Youth Center 10565 Youth Center St PO Box 197, St. James, LA 70...	LA	West Baton Rouge Parish	View
St. John Parish - Sherman Walker Correctional Facility 100 Deputy Barton Granier Dr, LaPlace, LA 70068	LA	St. John Parish	View
St. John Parish Correctional Center - Old Jail Hebert Bldg 1801 W Airline Hwy, LaPlace, LA 70068	LA	St. John Parish	View
St. Landry Parish Jail 108 South Market St, Opelousas, LA 70570	LA	St. Landry Parish	View
St. Martin de Porres Work Release (Males) 1101 Canvasback St, Lake Charles, LA 70615	LA	Calcasieu Parish	View
St. Martin Parish Corrections I - Main Jail 400 St Martin St PO Box 247, St. Martinsville, LA...	LA	St. Martin Parish	View

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