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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Perry County MO Jail
710 South Kingshighway St, Perryville, MO 63775
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MO | Perry | View |
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Pettis County Jail
333 South Lamine Ave, Sedalia, MO 65391
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MO | Pettis | View |
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Pettis County Juvenile Detention
319 South Lamine Ave, Sedalia, MO 65391
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MO | Pettis | View |
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Phelps County MO Jail
500 West Second St, Rolla, MO 65401
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MO | Phelps | View |
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Phelps County MO Juvenile Detention
200 North Main St, Rolla, MO 65401
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MO | Phelps | View |
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Pike County MO Jail
1600 Business Hwy 54 West, Bowling Green, MO 63334
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MO | Pike | View |
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Platte County MO Detention Division
415 Third St
Suite 10, Platte City, MO 64079-8642
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MO | Platte | View |
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Platte County MO Juvenile Detention
351 East Kansas St, Liberty, MO 64068
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MO | Platte | View |
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Polk County MO Jail
113 East Jefferson, Bolivar, MO 65613
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MO | Polk | View |
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Pulaski County MO Jail
301 Historic US 66 East
Suite 136, Waynesville, M...
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MO | Pulaski | View |
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Putnam County MO Jail
1601 Main St
Courthouse Room #101, Unionville, MO ...
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MO | Putnam | View |
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Ralls County Jail & Sheriff
301 South Ralls St
PO Box 309, New London, MO 6345...
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MO | Ralls | View |
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Randolph County MO Jail
372 Hwy JJ, Huntsville, MO 65259
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MO | Randolph | View |
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Randolph County MO Juvenile
223 North Williams St, Moberly, MO 65270
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MO | Randolph | View |
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Ray County MO Juvenile
100 West Main St, Richmond, MO 64085
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MO | Ray | View |
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Ray County MO Sheriff's Jail
200 West 9th St
PO Box 266, Henrietta, MO 64084
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MO | Ray | View |
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Reynolds County MO Jail
2319 Green St
PO Box 16, Centerville, MO 63633
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MO | Reynolds | View |
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Ripley County MO Jail
301 Lafayette St, Doniphan, MO 63935
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MO | Ripley | View |
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Saline County MO Jail
1915 West Arrow
PO Box 366, Marshall, MO 65340-15...
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MO | Saline | View |
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Schuyler County MO Jail
Hwy 146
PO Box 355, Lancaster, MO 63548
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MO | Schuyler | View |
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Scotland County MO Jail
117 South Market St, Room 3, Memphis, MO 63555
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MO | Scotland | View |
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Scott County MO Jail
131 South New Madrid St
PO Box 279, Benton, MO 63...
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MO | Scott | View |
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Shannon County MO Jail
PO Box 880, Eminence, MO 65466
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MO | Shannon | View |
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Shelby County MO Jail
100 Eas Main St
PO Box 128, Shelbyville, MO 63469...
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MO | Shelby | View |
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St. Charles County MO Corrections Center
301 North 2nd St, St. Charles, MO 63301
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MO | St. Charles | View |