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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Saint Louis County MN Jail
4334 Haines Road, Duluth, MN 55811
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MN | St. Louis | View |
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Scott County MN Jail
301 Fuller St South, Shakopee, MN 55379
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MN | Scott | View |
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Scott County MN Juvenile Detention Center
7565 4th Ave, Lino Lakes, MN 55014
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MN | Scott | View |
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Sherburne County MN Juvenile Detention
7565 4th Ave, Lino Lakes, MN 55014
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MN | Sherburne | View |
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Sibley County Jail
419 Harrison St
PO Box 102, Gaylord, MN 55334
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MN | Sibley | View |
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St. Louis County MN Juvenile Detention
4321 Allendale Ave, Duluth, MN 55803
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MN | St. Louis | View |
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Stearns County MN Jail
807 Courthouse Square, St. Cloud, MN 56302
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MN | Stearns | View |
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Steele County MN Detention Center
2500 Alexander Strret, Owatonna, MN 55060
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MN | Steele | View |
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Stevens County MN Jail
400 Colorado Ave
PO Box 530, Morris, MN 56267
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MN | Stevens | View |
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Swift County Jail
Law Enforcement Center, Suite 4
301 14th St N, Ben...
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MN | Swift | View |
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Todd County MN Detention Center - Long Prairie
115 3rd St South, Long Prairie, MN 56347
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MN | Todd | View |
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Traverse County Jail
702 2nd Ave North, Wheaton, MN 56926
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MN | Traverse | View |
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Wabasha County Jail
625 Jefferson Ave, Wabasha, MN 55981
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MN | Wabasha | View |
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Wadena County Jail
415 South Jefferson St, Wadena, MN 56482
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MN | Wadena | View |
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Waseca County MN Jail
122 Third Ave NW, Waseca, MN 56093
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MN | Waseca | View |
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Washington County MN Jail
15015 62nd St North
PO Box 3801, Stillwater, MN 55...
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MN | Washington | View |
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Washington County MN Juvenile Detention
7565 4th Ave, Lino Lakes, MN 55014
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MN | Washington | View |
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Watonwan County Jail
710 2nd Ave South, St. James, MN 56081
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MN | Watonwan | View |
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Wilkin County Jail
515 Dacotah Ave
PO Box 30, Breckenridge, MN 56520
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MN | Wilkin | View |
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Winona County Jail
201 West Third St, Winona, MN 55987
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MN | Winona | View |
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Wright County MN Juvenile Detention
7565 4th Ave, Lino Lakes, MN 55014
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MN | Wright | View |
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Wright County MN Law Enforcement Center
3800 Braddock Ave, Buffalo, MN 55313
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MN | Wright | View |
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Yellow Medicine County Jail
930 4th St, Suite 1, Granite Falls, MN 56241
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MN | Yellow Medicine | View |
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Adams County MS Detention Center
306 State St, Natchez, MS 39120
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MS | Adams | View |
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Adams County MS Juvenile Detention Center
320 State St, Natchez, MS 39120
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MS | Alcorn | View |