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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Richardson County NE Jail
1700 Stone St, Falls City, NE 68355
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NE | Richardson | View |
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Rock County NE Jail
400 S State St
PO Box 679, Bassett, NE 68714
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NE | Rock | View |
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Saline County NE Jail
911 South Main St
PO Box 911, Wilber, NE 68465
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NE | Saline | View |
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Sarpy County Jail
1208 Golden Gate Drive, Papillion, NE 68046
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NE | Sarpy | View |
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Sarpy County Juvenile Detention Center
9701 Portal Road, Papillion, NE 68046
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NE | Sarpy | View |
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Saunders County Corrections
387 North Chestnut St
Suite 4, Wahoo, NE 68066
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NE | Saunders | View |
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Scotts Bluff County Juvenile Detention
2522 7th St, Gering, NE 69341
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NE | Scotts Bluff | View |
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Scotts Bluff County NE Detention Center
2522 7th St, Gering, NE 69341
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NE | Scotts Bluff | View |
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Seward County NE Jail
261 South 8th St, Seward, NE 68343
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NE | Seward | View |
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Sheridan County NE Jail
303 East 2nd St, Rushville, NE 69360
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NE | Sheridan | View |
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Sherman County NE Jail
630 O St
PO Box 127, Loup City, NE 68853
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NE | Sherman | View |
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Sioux County NE Jail
409 Main St
PO Box 305, Harrison, NE 69346
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NE | Sioux | View |
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Stanton County NE Jail
804 Ivy St, Stanton, NE 68779
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NE | Stanton | View |
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Thayer County NE Jail
324 Olive Ave, Hebron, NE 68370
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NE | Thayer | View |
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Thomas County NE Jail
503 Main St
PO Box 82, Thedford, NE 69166
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NE | Thomas | View |
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Thurston County NE Jail
106 5th St
PO Box 370, Pender, NE 68047
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NE | Thurston | View |
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Valley County NE Jail
125 South 15th St, Ord, NE 68862
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NE | Valley | View |
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Washington County NE Jail
1535 Colfax St, Blair, NE 68008
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NE | Washington | View |
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Wayne County NE Jail
521 Lincoln St, Wayne, NE 68787
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NE | Wayne | View |
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Webster County NE Jail
641 North Cedar St, Red Cedar, NE 68970
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NE | Webster | View |
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Wheeler County NE Jail
PO Box 127, Bartlett, NE 68622
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NE | Wheeler | View |
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York County NE Jail
510 Lincoln Ave, York, NE 68467
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NE | York | View |
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Churchill County Juvenile Justice Center - Teurman Hall
335 North Broadway, Fallon, NV 89406
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NV | Churchill | View |
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Churchill County NV Detention Center
73 North Maine St, Fallon, NV 89406
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NV | Churchill | View |
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Clark County NV Detention Center
330 South Casino Center Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89101
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NV | Clark | View |