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The Jail System

Maryland has 30 jails in 23 counties. The jail population in 2020 was 12,160.

The Prison System

As of December 31, 2020, the number of prisoners under the jurisdiction of the State of Maryland correctional authorities was 15,623 located in 24 state prisons and held in custody of private prisons or local jails. State operated facilities had a budget of $842,375,308.

The Community Corrections System

As of December 31, 2020, Maryland community corrections population was 56,551 under probation and 9,490 under parole.

The Jail System

Maine has 13 jails in 16 counties. The jail population in 2020 was 1,710.

The Prison System

As of December 31, 2020, the number of prisoners under the jurisdiction of the State of Maine correctional authorities was 1,714 located in 7 state prisons and held in custody of private prisons or local jails. Maine operated facilities with a budget of $210,287,478.

The Community Corrections System

As of December 31, 2020, Maine community corrections population was 5,966 under probation and 18 under parole.

The Jail System

Louisiana has 111 jails in 64 parishes. The jail population in 2020 was 32,730.

The Prison System

As of December 31, 2020, the number of prisoners under the jurisdiction of the State of Louisiana correctional authorities was 26,964 located in 8 state prisons and held in custody of private prisons or local jails. Louisiana operated facilities had a staff of 4,779 employees and a budget of $614,476,380.

The Jail System

Kentucky has 84 jails in 120 counties. The jail population in 2020 was 27,220.

The Prison System

As of December 31, 2020, the number of prisoners under the jurisdiction of the State of Kentucky correctional authorities was 18,552 located in 14 state prisons and held in custody of private prisons or local jails. Kentucky operated facilities had a staff of 4,400 employees and a budget of $644,589,100.

The Jail System

Kansas has 97 jails in 105 counties. The jail population in 2020 was 8,090.

The Prison System

As of December 31, 2020, the number of prisoners under the jurisdiction of the State of Kansas correctional authorities was 8,779 located in 8 state prisons and held in custody of private prisons or local jails. Kansas operated facilities had a staff of 3,562 employees and a budget of $8,049,785.

The Community Corrections System

As of December 31, 2020, Kansas community corrections population was 15,874 under probation and 5,428 under parole.

The Jail System

Iowa has 96 jails in 99 counties. The jail population in 2020 was 5,070.

The Prison System

As of December 31, 2020, the number of prisoners under the jurisdiction of the State of Iowa correctional authorities was 8,307 located in 9 state prisons and held in custody of private prisons or local jails. Iowa operated facilities had a staff of 2,574 employees and a budget of $456,189,906.

The Community Corrections System

As of December 31, 2020, Iowa community corrections population was 24,839 under probation and 7,261 under parole.

The Jail System

Indiana has 77 jails in 92 counties. The jail population in 2020 was 20,880.

The Prison System

As of December 31, 2020, the number of prisoners under the jurisdiction of the State of Indiana correctional authorities was 23,944 located in 18 state prisons and held in custody of private prisons or local jails. Indiana operated facilities had a staff of 6,473 employees and a budget of $37.7 billion.

The Jail System

Illinois has 92 jails in 102 counties. The jail population in 2020 was 19,110.

The Prison System

As of December 31, 2020, the number of prisoners under the jurisdiction of the State of Illinois correctional authorities was 29,729 located in 28 state prisons and held in the custody of private prisons or local jails. Illinois operated facilities with a budget of $1,192,960,894.

The Community Corrections System

As of December 31, 2020, Illinois community corrections population was 88,894 under probation and 24,744 under parole.

The Jail System

Idaho has 36 jails in 44 counties. The jail population in 2020 was 5,610.

The Prison System

As of December 31, 2020, the number of prisoners under the jurisdiction of the State of Idaho correctional authorities was 8,171 located in 9 state prisons and held in custody of private prisons or local jails. Idaho operated facilities had a staff of 1,960 employees and a budget of $296,231,100.

The Community Corrections System

As of December 31, 2020, Idaho community corrections population was 27,418 under probation and 5,967 under parole.

The Prison System and The Jail System

Hawaii has a unified system which means there is an integrated state-level prison and jail system. There are six states with unified systems. They are: Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Rhode Island, and Vermont.

As of December 31, 2020, the number of prisoners under the jurisdiction of the State of Hawaii correctional authorities was 4,171 located in 8 state facilities and held in the custody of private prisons. The state had a budget of $296,189,071.

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