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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Hinds County MS - Raymond Detention Center
1447 County Farm Road, Raymond, MS 39514
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MS | Hinds | View |
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Hinds County MS Joint County/State Work Facility
1450 County Farm Rd
PO Box 1452, Jackson, MS 3921...
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MS | Hinds | View |
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Hinds County MS Juvenile Justice Center
940 East McDowell Road, Jackson, MS 39204
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MS | Hinds | View |
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Hinds County MS Penal Farm
1447 County Farm Road, Raymond, MS 39514-9307
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MS | Hinds | View |
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Hinds County MS Restitution Center
429 South Gallatin St, Jackson, MS 39203
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MS | Hinds | View |
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Holmes County MS Jail
PO Box 120, Lexington, MS 39095
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MS | Holmes | View |
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Humphreys County MS Jail
23234 Hwy 12 East, Lexington, MS 39095
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MS | Humphreys | View |
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Issaquena County Sheriff's Jail
129 Court St
PO Box 147, Mayersville, MS 39113
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MS | Issaquena | View |
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Itawamba County Jail
201 South Cummings St, Fulton, MS 38843
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MS | Itawamba | View |
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Jackson County MS Detention Center
1719 Kenneth Ave, Pascagoula, MS 39567
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MS | Jackson | View |
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Jasper County MS Jail
Courthouse Circle 8th Ave
PO Box 464, Bay Springs...
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MS | Jasper | View |
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Jefferson County MS Correctional Facility
PO Box 145
1483 Main St, Fayette, MS 39069
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MS | Jefferson | View |
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Jefferson Davis County MS Jail
2330 Columbia Ave
PO Box 339, Prentiss, MS 39474
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MS | Jefferson Davis | View |
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Jones County MS Detention Center
5178 Hwy 11 North, Ellisville, MS 39437-5050
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MS | Jones | View |
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Juvenile Justice Center - Natchez
320 State St, Natchez, MS 39120
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MS | Adams | View |
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Kemper County Jail
374 Stennis Industrial Park Road, De Kalb, MS 3932...
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MS | Kemper | View |
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Lafayette County MS Jail
711 Jackson Ave, Oxford, MS 38655
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MS | Lafayette | View |
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Lamar County MS Jail
201 Main St
PO Box 352, Purvis, MS 39475
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MS | Lamar | View |
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Lauderdale County MS Jail
2001 5th St, Meridan, MS 39307
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MS | Lauderdale | View |
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Lawrence County MS Jail
PO Box 816, Monticello, MS 39654
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MS | Lawrence | View |
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Leake County Sheriff's Jail
316 C.O. Brooks St, Carthage, MS 39051
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MS | Leake | View |
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Lee County MS Detention Center
510 Commons St, Tupelo, MS 38804-4010
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MS | Lee | View |
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Lee County MS Juvenile Detention Center
454 North Commerce St, Tupelo, MS 38804
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MS | Lee | View |
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Leflore County MS Jail
3600 County Road 540, Greenwood, MS 38930
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MS | Leflore | View |
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Lincoln County MS Jail
215 Justice St, Brookhaven, MS 39501
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MS | Lincoln | View |