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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Sunflower County MS Jail
1300 Allen Drive, Indianola, MS 38751
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MS | Sunflower | View |
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Tallahatchie County Jail - Charleston
Main St
P.O. Box 100, Charleston, MS 38921
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MS | Tallahatchie | View |
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Tallahatchie County Jail - Sumner
206 Jailhouse St, Sumner, MS 38957
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MS | Tallahatchie | View |
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Tate County MS Jail
1 Justice Drive, Senatobia, MS 38668
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MS | Tate | View |
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Tippah County Jail
205 West Spring St, Ripley, MS 38663-9336
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MS | Tippah | View |
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Tishomingo County Jail
1208 Bettydale Drive, Iuka, MS 38852
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MS | Tishomingo | View |
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Tunica County Jail
5174 Old Mhoon Landing Road, Tunica, MS 38676
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MS | Tunica | View |
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Union County MS Jail
300 Carter Ave, New Albany, MS 35652
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MS | Union | View |
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Walthall County Jail
807 Magnolia Ave, Tylertown, MS 39667-2115
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MS | Walthall | View |
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Warren County MS Jail
1000 Grove St, Vicksburg, MS 39183-2539
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MS | Warren | View |
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Washington County MS Jail
903 West Alexander St
PO Box 786, Greenville, MS 3...
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MS | Washington | View |
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Wayne County MS Jail & Detention
613 Court St, Waynesboro, MS 39367
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MS | Wayne | View |
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Webster County MS Jail
87 Government St, Eupora, MS 39744
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MS | Webster | View |
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Winston County MS Jail
2460 Hwy 25 North
PO Box 470, Louisville, MS 3933...
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MS | Winston | View |
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Yalobusha County Jail
109 Calhoun St, Water Valley, MS 38965
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MS | Yalobusha | View |
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Yazoo County Juvenile Justice Center
PO Box 1437, Yazoo City, MS 39194
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MS | Yazoo | View |
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Adair County Sheriff MO Jail
215 North Franklin St, Kirksville, MO 63501
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MO | Adair | View |
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Andrew County Jail
400 East Main St, Savannah, MO 64485
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MO | Andrew | View |
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Atchison County MO Jail
511 West Clay St, Rock Port, MO 64482
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MO | Atchison | View |
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Audrain County MO Jail
1100 Littleby Road, Mexico, MO 65265
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MO | Audrain | View |
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Barry County MO Jail
505 East St, Cassville, MO 65625
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MO | Barry | View |
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Barton County MO Jail
1010 Cherry St, Lamar, MO 64759
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MO | Barton | View |
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Bates County Jail & Law Enforcement Center
6 West Fort Scott St
PO Box 60, Butler, MO 64730
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MO | Bates | View |
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Benton County MO Jail
128 Washington St
PO Box 67, Warsaw, MO 65355
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MO | Benton | View |
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Bollinger County Jail
202 High St, Marble Hill, MO 63764
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MO | Bollinger | View |