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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Clark County NV Juvenile Detention
651 North Pecos Road, Las Vegas, NV 89101
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NV | Clark | View |
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Douglas County NV Jail (Lake Tahoe)
175 Hwy 50, Stateline, NV 89449
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NV | Douglas | View |
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Douglas County NV Jail (Minden)
1625 Water St, Minden, NV 89423
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NV | Douglas | View |
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Douglas County NV Juvenile Detention Center
1038 Buckeye Road, Minden, NV 89423
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NV | Douglas | View |
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Elko County Jail - John C. Carpenter Law Enforcement Center
775 West Silver St, Elko, NV 89801
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NV | Elko | View |
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Esmeralda County NV Jail
233 Crook Ave, Silver Peak, NV 89047
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NV | Esmeralda | View |
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Eureka County NV Jail & Sheriff
411 West Main St, Eureka, NV 89316
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NV | Eureka | View |
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Humboldt County NV Jail
801 Fairground Road, Winnemucca, NV 89445
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NV | Humboldt | View |
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Lander County NV Jail
2 State Route 305, Battle Mountain, NV 89820
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NV | Lander | View |
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Lincoln County NV Jail
225 Justice Way, Pioche, NV 89043
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NV | Lincoln | View |
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Lyon County NV Jail
911 Harvey Lane, Yerington, NV 89447-2327
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NV | Lyon | View |
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Mineral County NV Detention Center
105 South A St 4, Hawthorne, NV 89415
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NV | Mineral | View |
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Nevada Youth Training Center
100 Youth Center Road
PO Box 459, Elko, NV 89801
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NV | Clark | View |
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Nye County NV Jail - Central Command
426 C Ave, Beatty, NV 89003
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NV | Nye | View |
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Nye County NV Jail - North Command
101 Radar Road, Tonopah, NV 89049
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NV | Nye | View |
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Nye County NV Jail - South Command
1520 East Basin Road, Pahrump, NV 89060
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NV | Nye | View |
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Pershing County NV Sheriff's Jail
395 9th St, Lovelock, NV 89419
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NV | Pershing | View |
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Spring Mountain Youth Camp (SMRC)
2400 Angel Peak Place, Las Vegas, NV 89124
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NV | Clark | View |
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Storey County NV Detention Facility
911 State Route 341 South, Virginia City, NV 89440
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NV | Storey | View |
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Washoe County - Jan Evans Juvenile Justice Center
650 Ferrari-McLeod Blvd, Reno, NV 89512
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NV | Washoe | View |
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Washoe County Detention Facility (ICE)
911 Parr Blvd, Reno, NV 89512
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NV | Washoe | View |
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White Pine County NV Detention Center
1785 Great Basin Blvd, Ely, NV 89301
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NV | White Pine | View |
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Belknap County NH Department of Corrections
76 County Drive, Laconia, NH 03246
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NH | Belknap | View |
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Carroll County NH Department of Corrections
95 Water Village Road
PO Box 190, Ossipee, NH 038...
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NH | Carroll | View |
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Cheshire County NH Department of Corrections
825 Marlboro, Keene, NH 03431
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NH | Cheshire | View |