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The Jail System

Massachusetts has 19 jails in 14 counties. The jail population in 2019 was 9,380.

The Prison System

As of December 31, 2019, the number of prisoners under the jurisdiction of the State of Massachusetts correctional authorities was 8,205 located in 16 state prisons and held in custody of private prisons or local jails. Massachusetts operated facilities with a budget of $689,034,581.

The Community Corrections System

As of December 31, 2019, Massachusetts community corrections population was 51,338 under probation and 1,348 under parole.

The Jail System

Maryland has 30 jails in 23 counties. The jail population in 2019 was 12,160.

The Prison System

As of December 31, 2019, the number of prisoners under the jurisdiction of the State of Maryland correctional authorities was 18,595 located in 19 state prisons and held in custody of private prisons or local jails.

The Community Corrections System

As of December 31, 2019, Maryland community corrections population was 70,227 under probation and 9,669 under parole.

The Jail System

Maine has 13 jails in 16 counties. The jail population in 2019 was 1,710.

The Prison System

As of December 31, 2019, the number of prisoners under the jurisdiction of the State of Maine correctional authorities was 2,185 located in 6 state prisons and held in custody of private prisons or local jails. Maine operated facilities with a budget of $190,489,256.

The Community Corrections System

As of December 31, 2019, Maine community corrections population was 6,568 under probation and 19 under parole.

The Jail System

Louisiana has 111 jails in 64 parishes. The jail population in 2019 was 32,730.

The Prison System

As of December 31, 2019, the number of prisoners under the jurisdiction of the State of Louisiana correctional authorities was 31,609 located in 9 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 $734,795,732.

The Jail System

Kentucky has 84 jails in 120 counties. The jail population in 2019 was 27,220.

The Prison System

As of December 31, 2019, the number of prisoners under the jurisdiction of the State of Kentucky correctional authorities was 23,082 located in 12 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 $620,458,700.

The Jail System

Kansas has 97 jails in 105 counties. The jail population in 2019 was 8,090.

The Prison System

As of December 31, 2019, the number of prisoners under the jurisdiction of the State of Kansas correctional authorities was 9,965 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 $496,377,508.

The Jail System

Iowa has 96 jails in 99 counties. The jail population in 2019 was 5,070.

The Prison System

As of December 31, 2019, the number of prisoners under the jurisdiction of the State of Iowa correctional authorities was 9,260 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 $294,962,071.

The Community Corrections System

As of December 31, 2019, Iowa community corrections population was 20,256 under probation and 7,035 under parole.

The Jail System

Indiana has 92 jails in 92 counties. The jail population in 2019 was 20,880.

The Prison System

As of December 31, 2019, the number of prisoners under the jurisdiction of the State of Indiana correctional authorities was 27,180 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 $547,892,199.

The Jail System

Illinois has 92 jails in 102 counties. The jail population in 2019 was 19,110.

The Prison System

As of December 31, 2019, the number of prisoners under the jurisdiction of the State of Illinois correctional authorities was 38,259 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, 2019, Illinois community corrections population was 93,400 under probation and 26,237 under parole.

The Jail System

Idaho has 36 jails in 44 counties. The jail population in 2019 was 5,610.

The Prison System

As of December 31, 2019, the number of prisoners under the jurisdiction of the State of Idaho correctional authorities was 9,437 located in 10 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 $267,340,209.

The Community Corrections System

As of December 31, 2019, Idaho community corrections population was 35,516 under probation and 5,122 under parole.

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