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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Park County MT Jail
414 East Callender St #2, Livingston, MT 59047
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MT | Park | View |
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Petroleum County Jail
201 East Main St, Winnett, MT 59087
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MT | Petroleum | View |
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Phillips County MT Jail
314 South 2nd Ave West
PO Box 1090, Malta, MT 5953...
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MT | Phillips | View |
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Pondera County Jail
20 4th Ave Southwest, Conrad, MT 59425
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MT | Pondera | View |
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Powder River County MT Jail
114 N Park Ave
PO Box 200, Broadus, MT 59317
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MT | Powder River | View |
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Powell County MT Jail
313 Fourth St, Deer Lodge, MT 59722
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MT | Powell | View |
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Prairie County MT Jail
217 West Park St
PO Box 126, Terry, MT 59349-0126
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MT | Prairie | View |
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Ravalli County Adult Detention Center
205 Bedford St, Suite I, Hamilton, MT 59840
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MT | Ravalli | View |
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Ravalli County Juvenile Detention Center
205 Bedford St, Hamilton, MT 59840
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MT | Ravalli | View |
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Richland County MT Jail
110 Second Ave Northwest, Sidney, MT 59270
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MT | Richland | View |
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Roosevelt County MT Detention Center
416 1/2 2nd Ave South, Wolf Point, MT 59201
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MT | Roosevelt | View |
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Rosebud County Jail
180 13th Ave South, Forsyth, MT 59327
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MT | Rosebud | View |
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Sanders County MT Jail
1115 Main St
PO Box 910, Thompson Falls, MT 59873
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MT | Sanders | View |
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Sheridan County MT Jail
100 West Laurel, Plentywood, MT 59254
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MT | Sheridan | View |
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Stillwater County MT Jail
400 3rd Ave North
PO Box 729, Columbus, MT 59019
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MT | Stillwater | View |
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Sweet Grass County MT Jail
200 West 1st Ave, Big Timber, MT 59011
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MT | Sweet Grass | View |
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Teton County MT Jail
26 First St Southeast
P.O. Box 1349, Choteau, MT 5...
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MT | Teton | View |
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Toole County MT Jail
235 Deerlodge Ave
PO Box 550, Shelby, MT 59474
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MT | Toole | View |
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Treasure County MT Jail
307 Rapelje St, Hysham, MT 59038
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MT | Treasure | View |
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Valley County MT Jail & Detention Center
501 Court Square, Glasgow, MT 59230
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MT | Valley | View |
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Wheatland County MT Jail
203 A Ave NW, Harlowton, MT 59036
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MT | Wheatland | View |
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Wibaux County MT Jail
203 South Wibaux St, Wibaux, MT 59353
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MT | Wibaux | View |
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Yellowstone County Detention Facility
3165 King Ave East, Billings, MT 59101
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MT | Yellowstone | View |
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Adams County NE Jail
500 West 4th St, Room 126, Hastings, NE 68901
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NE | Adams | View |
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Antelope County NE Jail
205 East 6th St
PO Box 72, Neligh, NE 68756
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NE | Antelope | View |