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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Alan M. Crogan Youth Treatment and Education Center (AMC YTEC)
10000 County Farm Road, Riverside, CA 92503
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CA | Riverside | View |
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Amador County CA Jail
700 Court St, Jackson, CA 95642
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CA | Amador | View |
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Amador County CA Juvenile Detention Center
810 Court St, Jackson, CA 95642
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CA | Amador | View |
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Avalon CA Jail
215 Sumner Ave, Avalon, CA 90704
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CA | Los Angeles | View |
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B.T. Collins Juvenile Justice Center
9605 Kiefer Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95827
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CA | Sacramento | View |
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Bar-O Boys Ranch
15005 Hwy 199, Gasquet, CA 95543
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CA | Del Norte | View |
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Butte County CA Jail
35 County Center Drive, Oroville, CA 95965
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CA | Butte | View |
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Butte County CA Juvenile Hall
41 County Center Drive, Oroville, CA 95965
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CA | Butte | View |
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Calaveras County Jail
891 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas, CA 95249
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CA | Calaveras | View |
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Calaveras County Juvenile Hall
2500 Fairmont Drive, San Leandro, CA 94578
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CA | Calaveras | View |
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Camp Glenwood
400 Log Cabin Ranch Road, La Honda, CA 94020
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CA | San Mateo | View |
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Charlie Byrd Youth Corrections Center
269 Sharps Road, Yreka, CA 96097
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CA | Siskiyou | View |
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Chris Adams Girl Center
100 Glacier Drive, Martinez, CA 94553
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CA | Contra Costa | View |
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Colusa County Jail
929 Bridge St, Colusa, CA 95932
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CA | Colusa | View |
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Contra Costa County - Marsh Creek Detention (MCDF)
12000 Marsh Creek Road, Clayton, CA 94517
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CA | Contra Costa | View |
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Contra Costa County - Martinez Detention
1000 Ward St, Martinez, CA 94553
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CA | Contra Costa | View |
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Contra Costa County - West Detention (WCDF) (ICE)
5555 Giant Hwy, Richmond, CA 94806
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CA | Contra Costa | View |
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Contra Costa County Juvenile Hall
202 Glacier Drive, Martinez, CA 94553-4898
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CA | Contra Costa | View |
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Crystal Creek Boys Camp
PO Box 578, Shasta, CA 96087
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CA | Shasta | View |
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Del Norte County Jail
650 Fifth St, Crescent City, CA 95531
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CA | Del Norte | View |
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Del Norte County Juvenile Hall
1115 Williams Drive, Crescent City, CA 95531
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CA | Del Norte | View |
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El Dorado County Jail - Placerville Jail
300 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667
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CA | El Dorado | View |
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El Dorado County Jail - South Lake Tahoe Jail
1051 Al Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
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CA | El Dorado | View |
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Elkhorn Correctional Facility
500 E Elkhorn Ave, Caruthers, CA 93609
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CA | Fresno | View |
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Elmwood CA Main Jail Complex
150 West Hedding St, San Jose, CA 95110
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CA | Santa Clara | View |