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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Blue Earth County Jail
401 Carver Road
PO Box 228, Mankato, MN 56002-0228
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MN | Blue Earth | View |
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Brown County MN Jail
15 South Washington St
PO Box 877, New Ulm, MN 560...
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MN | Brown | View |
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Carlton County Jail
317 Walnut Ave, Carlton, MN 55718
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MN | Carlton | View |
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Carver County Jail (ICE)
600 East 4th St, Chaska, MN 55318-2102
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MN | Carver | View |
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Cass County MN Jail (ICE)
303 Minnesota Ave West
PO Box 1119, Walker, MN 56...
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MN | Cass | View |
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Chippewa County MN Jail
629 North 11th St, Montevideo, MN 56265
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MN | Chippewa | View |
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Chisago County Jail
15230 Per Rd, Center City, MN 55012
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MN | Chisago | View |
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Chisago County Juvenile Detention Center
7565 4th Ave, Lino Lakes, MN 55014
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MN | Chisago | View |
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Clay County MN Jail
915 9th Ave North, Moorhead, MN 56560
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MN | Clay | View |
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Clay County MN Jail Annex
915 9th Ave North, Moorhead, MN 56560
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MN | Clay | View |
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Clearwater County MN Jail
213 Main Ave North, Bagley, MN 56621
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MN | Clearwater | View |
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Cook County MN Law Enforcement Center
143 Gunflint Trail, Grand Marais, MN 55604
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MN | Cook | View |
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Cottonwood County Jail
902 5th Ave, Windom, MN 56101
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MN | Cottonwood | View |
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Crow Wing County MN Jail
313 Laurel St, Brainerd, MN 56401
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MN | Crow Wing | View |
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Dakota County MN Jail
1580 Hwy 55, Hastings, MN 55033-2343
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MN | Dakota | View |
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Dakota County MN Juvenile Services Center
1600 Hwy 55 West, Hastings, MN 55033
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MN | Dakota | View |
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Dodge County MN Sheriff's Jail
22 6th St East, Mantorville, MN 55955
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MN | Dodge | View |
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Douglas County MN Jail
216 Seventh Ave West, Alexandria, MN 56308
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MN | Douglas | View |
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Faribault County Jail
125 West 2nd St, Blue Earth, MN 58013
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MN | Faribault | View |
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Fillmore County MN Jail
901 Houston St NW, Preston, MN 55965-1080
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MN | Fillmore | View |
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Freeborn County Detention Center (ICE)
411 S Broadway Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007
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MN | Freeborn | View |
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Goodhue County Jail
430 West 6th St, Red Wing, MN 55066
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MN | Goodhue | View |
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Grant County MN Jail
Ten 2nd St Northeast
PO Box 58, Elbow Lake, MN 565...
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MN | Grant | View |
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Hennepin County MN Adult Detention Center
350 South Fifth St, Room 6, Minneapolis, MN 55415
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MN | Hennepin | View |
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Hennepin County Public Safety Facility (PSF)
401 South Fourth Ave, Suite 100, Minneapolis, MN 5...
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MN | Hennepin | View |