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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Dickinson County MI Jail
300 East "D" St, Iron Mountain, MI 49801
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MI | Dickinson | View |
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Eaton County Jail
1025 Independence Blvd, Charlotte, MI 48813-1000
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MI | Eaton | View |
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Eaton County Youth Facility
822 Couthouse Drive, Charlotte, MI 48813
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MI | Eaton | View |
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Emmet County MI Jail & Correctional Facility
450 Bay St, Petoskey, MI 49770
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MI | Emmet | View |
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Genesee County Jail
1002 S Saginaw St, Flint, MI 48502
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MI | Genesee | View |
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Gladwin County MI Jail
501 W Cedar Ave, Gladwin, MI 48624
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MI | Gladwin | View |
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Gogebic County Jail
100 W Iron St, Bessemer, MI 49911
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MI | Gogebic | View |
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Grand Traverse County Correctional Facility
320 Washington St, Traverse City, MI 49686
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MI | Grand Traverse | View |
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Gratiot County Jail
226 E Center St, Ithaca, MI 48847
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MI | Gratiot | View |
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Hillsdale County Jail
165 West Fayette St, Hillsdale, MI 49242
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MI | Hillsdale | View |
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Houghton County Jail
403 E Houghton Ave, Houghton, MI 49931
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MI | Houghton | View |
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Huron County MI Sheriff's Jail
120 South Heisterman St, Bad Axe, MI 48413
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MI | Huron | View |
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Ingham County Jail
640 N Cedar St, Mason, MI 49954
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MI | Ingham | View |
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Ingham County Youth Center
700 East Jolly Road, Lansing, MI 48910
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MI | Ingham | View |
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Ionia County Jail
133 Adams St, Ionia, MI 48846
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MI | Ionia | View |
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Iosco County Jail
428 W Lake St, Tawas City, MI 48763
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MI | Iosco | View |
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Iron County Correctional Facility
2 S Sixth St, Crystal Falls, MI 49920-1413
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MI | Iron | View |
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Isabella County Jail
207 N Court St, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
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MI | Isabella | View |
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Jackson County MI Jail
1995 Chanter Rd, Jackson, MI 48201
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MI | Jackson | View |
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Jackson County MI Jail - Downtown
212 W Wesley St, Jackson, MI 49201
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MI | Jackson | View |
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Jackson County Youth Center
930 Fleming Ave, Jackson, MI 49202
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MI | Jackson | View |
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Kalamazoo County MI Jail
1500 Lamont St, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
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MI | Kalamazoo | View |
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Kalamazoo County MI Juvenile Home
1424 Gull Road, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
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MI | Kalamazoo | View |
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Kalkaska County Jail
605 North Birch St, Kalkaska, MI 49646
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MI | Kalkaska | View |
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Kent County MI Correctional Facility
703 Ball Ave, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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MI | Kent | View |