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
Charles County MD Detention Center Annex 10435 Audie Lane, La Plata, MD 20646	MD	Charles	View
Dorchester County MD Department of Corrections 829 Fieldcrest Road, Cambridge, MD 21613	MD	Dorchester	View
Frederick County MD Detention Center (ICE) 7300 Marcie's Choice Lane, Frederick, MD 21704	MD	Frederick	View
Garrett County MD Detention Center 311 East Alder St, Oakland, MD 21550	MD	Garrett	View
Harford County Detention Center 1030 Rock Spring Road, Bel Air, MD 21014	MD	Harford	View
Howard County MD Detention Center (ICE) 7301 Waterloo Road PO Box 250, Jessup, MD 20794	MD	Howard	View
Kent County MD Jail & Detention Center 104 Vickers Drive, Unit B, Chestertown, MD 21620	MD	Kent	View
Montgomery County MD Correctional Facility 22880 Whelan Lane, Boyds, MD 20841	MD	Montgomery	View
Montgomery County MD Detention Center 1307 Seven Locks Road, Rockville, MD 20854	MD	Montgomery	View
Prince George's County Correctional Center 13400 Dille Dr, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772	MD	Prince George's	View
Queen Anne County MD Detention Center 500 Little Hut Drive, Centreville, MD 21617	MD	Queen Anne's	View
Somerset County MD Detention Center 30474 Revells Neck Road, Westover, MD 21871	MD	Somerset	View
St. Mary's County Detention Center 41880 Baldridge St, Leonardtown, MD 20650	MD	St. Mary's	View
Washington County MD Detention Center 500 Western Maryland Parkway, Hagerstown, MD 21740	MD	Washington	View
Wicomico County Department of Corrections 411 Naylor Mill Rd, Salisbury, MD 21801	MD	Wicomico	View
Worcester County MD Detention Center (ICE) 5022 Joyner Rd, Snow Hill, MD 21863	MD	Worcester	View
Barnstable County House of Correctional 6000 Sheriff's Place, Bourne, MA 02532	MA	Barnstable	View
Berkshire County MA Jail & House of Correction 467 Cheshire Road, Pittsfield, MA 01201	MA	Berkshire	View
Berkshire County MA Juvenile Resource Center 264 Second St, Pittsfield, MA 01201	MA	Berkshire	View
Bristol County MA - Ash Street Jail & Regional Lock-up 226 Ash St, New Bedford, MA 02740	MA	Bristol	View
Bristol County MA Jail & House of Corrections (ICE) 400 Faunce Corner Road, North Dartmouth, MA 02747	MA	Bristol	View
Bristol County MA Juvenile Detention 323 Mill St, New Bedford, MA 02740	MA	Bristol	View
Bristol County MA Women's Center 400 Faunce Corner Road, North Dartmouth, MA 02747	MA	Bristol	View
C. Carlos Carreiro Immigration Detention Center MA (ICE) 400 Faunce Corner Road, North Dartmouth, MA 02747	MA	Bristol	View
Dukes County Corrections Division 149 Main St PO Box 252, Edgartown, MA 02539	MA	Dukes	View

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