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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Lewis County MO Jail
107 South Washington St, Monticello, MO 63457
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MO | Lewis | View |
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Lincoln County MO Jail
65 Business Park Drive, Troy, MO 63379
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MO | Lincoln | View |
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Lincoln County MO Juvenile
45 Business Park Drive, Troy, MO 63379
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MO | Lincoln | View |
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Livingston County MO Jail
901 Webster St, Chillicothe, MO 64601
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MO | Livingston | View |
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Macon County MO Jail
101 West Sheridan St
PO Box 522, Macon, MO 63552
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MO | Macon | View |
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Madison County MO Jail
124 North Main St, Fredricktown, MO 63645
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MO | Madison | View |
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Maries County MO Jail
211 Fourth St
PO Box 23, Vienna, MO 65582
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MO | Maries | View |
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Marion County MO Jail
1703 Marion City Road, Palmyra, MO 63461
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MO | Marion | View |
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McDonald County MO Jail
300 East 7th St, Pineville, MO 64856
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MO | McDonald | View |
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Mercer County MO Jail
802 East Main St, Princeton, MO 64673
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MO | Mercer | View |
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Miller County MO Jail
1999 Hwy 52
PO Box 13, Tuscumba, MO 65082
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MO | Miller | View |
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Miller County MO Juvenile
2001 Hwy 52, Tuscumba, MO 65082
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MO | Miller | View |
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Mississippi County MO Jail
200 West Commerial St, Charleston, MO 63834
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MO | Mississippi | View |
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Mississippi County MO Juvenile Detention
200 West Commercial St, Charleston, MO 63834
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MO | Mississippi | View |
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Moniteau County Jail
102 East North St, California, MO 65019
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MO | Moniteau | View |
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Monroe County MO Jail
300 North Main St, Paris, MO 65275-1399
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MO | Monroe | View |
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Montgomery County MO Jail (ICE)
211 East Third St, Montgomery City, MO 63361
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MO | Montgomery | View |
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Morgan County MO Jail
211 East Newton St, Suite 2, Versailles, MO 65084
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MO | Morgan | View |
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New Madrid County Jail
#2 Courthouse Square, New Madrid, MO 63869
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MO | New Madrid | View |
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Newton County MO Jail
208 West Coler St, Neosho, MO 64850
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MO | Newton | View |
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Nodaway County MO Jail
404 North Vine St, Maryville, MO 64468
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MO | Nodaway | View |
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Oregon County MO Jail
PO Box 265, Alton, MO 65606
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MO | Oregon | View |
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Osage County MO Jail
925 East Main St
PO Box 619, Linn, MO 65051-0619
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MO | Osage | View |
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Ozark County MO Jail
HCR 1, Box 8-1, Gainesville, MO 65655
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MO | Ozark | View |
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Pemiscot County Jail
800 Ward Ave, Carrutherville, MO 63830
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MO | Pemiscot | View |