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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Boone County MO Jail
2121 County Drive, Columbia, MO 65202
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MO | Boone | View |
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Buchanan County MO Jail
501 Faraon St, St. Joseph, MO 64501
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MO | Buchanan | View |
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Butler County MO Jail
200 Oak St, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
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MO | Butler | View |
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Caldwell County MO Jail
95 North Franklin St, Kingston, MO 64650
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MO | Caldwell | View |
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Callaway County MO Jail
1201 State Hwy O
PO Box 817, Fulton, MO 65251
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MO | Callaway | View |
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Camden County MO Jail
1 Court Circle, Camdenton, MO 65020
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MO | Camden | View |
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Camden County MO Juvenile Detention
1180 US 54, Camdenton, MO 65020
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MO | Camden | View |
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Cape Girardeau County MO Jail
216 North Missouri St, Jackson, MO 63755
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MO | Cape Girardeau | View |
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Cape Girardeau Juvenile Detention
44 North Lorimier St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701-731...
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MO | Cape Girardeau | View |
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Carter County MO Jail
Courthouse Square
105 Main St
PO Box 817, Van Bu...
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MO | Carter | View |
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Cass County MO Jail
2501 West Mechanic St, Harrisonville, MO 64701
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MO | Cass | View |
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Cedar County MO Jail
113 South St
PO Box 158, Stockton, MO 65785
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MO | Cedar | View |
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Chariton County Jail
307 South Cherry St, Keytesville, MO 65261
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MO | Chariton | View |
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Christian County MO Jail
110 West Elm Room 70, Ozark, MO 65721
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MO | Christian | View |
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Clark County MO Jail
518 North Lincoln St, Suite #1, Kahoka, MO 63445
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MO | Clark | View |
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Clay County MO Jail & Detention Center
12 South Water St, Liberty, MO 64068
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MO | Clay | View |
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Clay County MO Juvenile Justice
351 East Kansas St, Liberty, MO 64068
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MO | Clay | View |
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Clinton County MO Jail
207 North Main St, Plattsburg, MO 64477
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MO | Clinton | View |
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Cole County MO Jail
301 East High St
PO Box426, Jefferson City, MO 651...
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MO | Cole | View |
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Cooper County MO Jail
200 Main St, Room #3, Boonville, MO 65233
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MO | Cooper | View |
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Crawford County MO Jail
212 Third St
PO Box BE, Steelville, MO 65565
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MO | Crawford | View |
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Dade County MO Jail
201 East Water St, Greenfield, MO 65661
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MO | Dade | View |
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Dallas County MO Jail
204 South Poplar St, Buffalo, MO 65622
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MO | Dallas | View |
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Daviess County MO Juvenile Detention
102 N Main St, Gallatan, MO 64640
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MO | Daviess | View |
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DeKalb County MO Jail
109 West Main St
PO Box 317, Maysville, MO 64669
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MO | Dekalb | View |