All tracked states: Thursday, January 22, 2026
Jails we track nationwide booked 2,630 people on Thursday, January 22, 2026. Among the 278 jails that also reported in each of the previous four weeks, that was 20% more than a typical Thursday (2,604 vs. about 2,171). The most common charge types were drugs (369), warrants & court (346) and assault & battery (332).
People booked
2,630
▲ 20% vs. a typical Thursday
Typical Thursday
2,171
Average of the previous four Thursdays, same jails
Jails compared
278
Reported that day and on each of the four earlier Thursdays
Charge types
Last 30 days
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| Day | Bookings |
|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 22, 2026 | 2,630 |
| Wed, Jan 21, 2026 | 2,600 |
| Tue, Jan 20, 2026 | 2,525 |
| Mon, Jan 19, 2026 | 1,606 |
| Sun, Jan 18, 2026 | 1,732 |
| Sat, Jan 17, 2026 | 1,998 |
| Fri, Jan 16, 2026 | 2,517 |
| Thu, Jan 15, 2026 | 2,653 |
| Wed, Jan 14, 2026 | 3,043 |
| Tue, Jan 13, 2026 | 2,735 |
| Mon, Jan 12, 2026 | 2,656 |
| Sun, Jan 11, 2026 | 1,897 |
| Sat, Jan 10, 2026 | 1,996 |
| Fri, Jan 9, 2026 | 2,784 |
| Thu, Jan 8, 2026 | 2,869 |
| Wed, Jan 7, 2026 | 2,892 |
| Tue, Jan 6, 2026 | 2,904 |
| Mon, Jan 5, 2026 | 2,608 |
| Sun, Jan 4, 2026 | 1,691 |
| Sat, Jan 3, 2026 | 1,782 |
| Fri, Jan 2, 2026 | 2,248 |
| Thu, Jan 1, 2026 | 2,337 |
| Wed, Dec 31, 2025 | 1,998 |
| Tue, Dec 30, 2025 | 2,204 |
| Mon, Dec 29, 2025 | 2,005 |
| Sun, Dec 28, 2025 | 1,780 |
| Sat, Dec 27, 2025 | 1,902 |
| Fri, Dec 26, 2025 | 1,778 |
| Thu, Dec 25, 2025 | 1,276 |
| Wed, Dec 24, 2025 | 1,787 |
Busiest jails that day
Names and booking records are on Arre.st.