The Jail System
Louisiana has 100 jails in 64 parishes. The jail population in 2021 was 28,690.
The Prison System
As of December 31, 2021, the number of prisoners under the jurisdiction of the State of Louisiana correctional authorities was 26,074 located in 10 state prisons and held in custody of private prisons or local jails. Louisiana operated facilities had a budget of $614,476,380.
The Community Corrections System
As of December 31, 2021, Louisiana community corrections population was 26,306 under probation and 19,087 under parole.