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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Alcona County Jail
214 W Main St, Harrisville, MI 48740
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MI | Alcona | View |
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Alger County Jail
101 E Varnum St, Munising, MI 49862
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MI | Alger | View |
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Allegan County MI Jail
640 River St, Allegan, MI 49010
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MI | Allegan | View |
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Allegan County MI Juvenile Detention Center
2243 33rd St, Allegan, MI 49010
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MI | Allegan | View |
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Alpena County Jail
320 Johnson St, Alpena, MI 49707
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MI | Alpena | View |
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Antrim County Jail
107 Grove St, Bellaire, MI 49615
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MI | Antrim | View |
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Arenac County Jail
126 Grove St, Standish, MI 48658
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MI | Arenac | View |
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Baraga County Jail
940 US Hwy 41, L'Anse, MI 49946
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MI | Baraga | View |
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Barry County MI Jail
1212 West State St, Hastings, MI 49058
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MI | Barry | View |
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Bay County MI Jail
503 Third St, Bay City, MI 48708
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MI | Bay | View |
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Bay County MI Juvenile Home
520 West Hampton, Essexville, MI 48732
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MI | Bay | View |
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Benzie County Jail
505 S Michigan Ave, Beulah, MI 49617
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MI | Benzie | View |
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Berrien County MI Jail
919 Port St, St. Joseph, MI 49085
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MI | Berrien | View |
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Berrien County MI Juvenile Center
6414 Dean's Hill Road, Berrien Center, MI 49102
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MI | Berrien | View |
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Branch County MI Jail
580 Marshall Rd, Coldwater, MI 49036
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MI | Branch | View |
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Calhoun County MI Correctional Center (ICE)
185 E Michigan St, Battle Creek, MI 49014-4066
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MI | Calhoun | View |
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Calhoun County MI Juvenile Home
14555 18 1/2 Mile Road, Marshall, MI 49068
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MI | Calhoun | View |
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Cass County MI Jail
321 North M-62 Hwy, Cassopolis, MI 49031
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MI | Cass | View |
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Charlevoix County Jail
1000 Grant St, Charlevoix, MI 49720-1674
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MI | Charlevoix | View |
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Cheboygan County MI Jail
870 S Main St, Cheboygan, MI 49721
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MI | Cheboygan | View |
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Chippewa County Correctional Facility
325 Court St, Sault Saint Marie, MI 49783
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MI | Chippewa | View |
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Clare County Jail
255 W Main St, Harrison, MI 48625
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MI | Clare | View |
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Clinton County MI Jail
1347 E Townsend Rd, St. Johns, MI 48879
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MI | Clinton | View |
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Crawford County MI Jail
200 West Michigan Ave, Grayling, MI 49738
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MI | Crawford | View |
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Delta County MI Correctional Facility
111 N Third St, Escanaba, MI 49829
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MI | Delta | View |