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The Jail and Prison System

Alaska 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, Alaska has 19 boroughs plus 10 geographical census areas.

The Jail System

Nevada has 20 jails in 17 counties. The jail population in 2020 was 8,440.

The Prison System

As of December 31, 2020, the number of prisoners under the jurisdiction of Nevada correctional authorities was 11,422 located in 7 state prisons and 9 Conservation Camps and held in custody of private prisons or local jails. State operated facilities had a staff of 2,964 employees and a budget of $373,235,836.

The Jail System

Montana has 37 jails in 56 counties. The jail population in 2020 was 2,520.

The Prison System

As of December 31, 2020, the number of prisoners under the jurisdiction of Montana correctional authorities was 3,927 located in 5 state prisons and held in custody of private prisons or local jails. State operated facilities had a staff of 1,400 employees and a budget of $225,257,000.

The Community Corrections System

As of December 31, 2020, Montana community corrections population was 9,524 under probation and 1,683 under parole.

The Jail System

Nebraska has 63 jails in 93 counties. The jail population in 2020 was 4,240.

The Prison System

As of December 31, 2020, the number of prisoners under the jurisdiction of Nebraska correctional authorities was 5,306 located in 10 state prisons and held in custody of private prisons or local jails. State operated facilities had a staff of 2,300 employees and a budget of $231,427,994.

The Community Corrections System

As of December 31, 2020, Nebraska community corrections population was 11, 454 under probation and 1,156 under parole.

The Jail System

Alabama has 132 jails in 67 counties. The jail population in 2020 was 16,520.

The Prison System

As of December 31, 2020, the number of prisoners under the jurisdiction of the State of Alabama correctional authorities was 25,344 located in 15 state prisons and held in custody of private prisons or local jails. State operated facilities had a budget of $563,432,390.

The Community Corrections System

As of December 31, 2020, the Alabama community corrections population was 3,054.

The Jail System

Missouri has 117 jails in 115 counties. The jail population in 2019 was 12,000.

The Prison System

As of December 31, 2019, the number of prisoners under the jurisdiction of the State of Missouri correctional authorities was 26,044 located in 22 state prisons and held in custody of private prisons or local jails. Missouri operated facilities had a staff of 11,232 employees and a budget of $778,431,128.

The Jail System

Mississippi has 89 jails in 82 counties. The jail population in 2019 was 14,340.

The Prison System

As of December 31, 2019, the number of prisoners under the jurisdiction of the State of Mississippi correctional authorities was 19,417 located in 3 state prisons and held in custody of private prisons or local jails. Mississippi operated facilities had a staff of 2,000 employees.

The Community Corrections System

As of December 31, 2019, Mississippi community corrections population was 28,458 under probation and 10,432 under parole.

The Jail System

Minnesota has 82 jails in 87 counties. The jail population in 2019 was 7,070.

The Prison System

As of December 31, 2019, the number of prisoners under the jurisdiction of the State of Minnesota correctional authorities was 9,982 located in 10 state prisons and held in custody of private prisons or local jails. Minnesota operated facilities had a staff of 4,384 employees and a budget of $1,212,158.

The Jail System

Michigan has 88 jails in 83 counties. The jail population in 2019 was 17,020.

The Prison System

As of December 31, 2019, the number of prisoners under the jurisdiction of the State of Michigan correctional authorities was 38,053 located in 29 correctional facilities and held in custody of private prisons or local jails. Michigan operated facilities had a staff of 11,941 employees and a budget of $2,019,056,200.

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