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The Jail System

South Dakota has 26 jails in 66 counties. The jail population in 2019 was 2,120.

The Prison System

As of December 31, 2019, the number of prisoners under the jurisdiction of South Dakota correctional authorities was 3,801 located in 6 state prisons and held in custody of private prisons or local jails. State operated facilities had a staff of 756 employees and budget of $147,395,991.

The Jail System

South Carolina has 50 jails in 46 counties. The jail population in 2019 was 12,820.

The Prison System

As of December 31, 2019, the number of prisoners under the jurisdiction of South Carolina correctional authorities was 18,608 located in 21 state prisons and held in custody of private prisons or local jails. State operated facilities had a staff of 4,600 employees and a budget of $514,011,239.

The Prison and Jail System

Rhode Island 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, 2019, Rhode Island has 5 counties. The number of prisoners under the jurisdiction of the State of Rhode Island correctional authorities was 2,740 located in 7 state prisons and held in custody of private prisons or local jails. There are 1,400 staff positions with a budget of $250 million.

The Jail System

Pennsylvania has 73 jails in 67 counties. The jail population in 2019 was 31,790.

The Prison System

As of December 31, 2019, the number of prisoners under the jurisdiction of Pennsylvania correctional authorities was 45,702 located in 24 state prisons and held in custody of private prisons or local jails. State operated facilities had a staff of 15,000 employees and a budget of $2,628,500,000.

The Jail System

Oregon has 36 jails in 36 counties. The jail population in 2019 was 7,100.

The Prison System

As of December 31, 2019, the number of prisoners under the jurisdiction of Oregon correctional authorities was 14,961 located in 14 state prisons and held in custody of private prisons or local jails. State operated facilities had a staff of 4,613 employees and a budget of $1,872,870,000.

The Community Corrections System

As of December 31, 2019, Oregon's community corrections population was 35,732 under probation and 23,832 under parole.

The Jail System

Oklahoma has 93 jails in 77 counties. The jail population in 2019 was 10,670.

The Prison System

As of December 31, 2019, the number of prisoners under the jurisdiction of Oklahoma correctional authorities was 25,679 located in 24 state prisons and held in custody of private prisons or local jails. State operated facilities had a budget of $603,671,000.

The Community Corrections System

As of December 31, 2019, Oklahoma's community corrections population was 39,589 under probation and 1,959 under parole.

The Jail System

Ohio has 108 jails in 88 counties. The jail population in 2019 was 20,670.

The Prison System

As of December 31, 2019, the number of prisoners under the jurisdiction of Ohio correctional authorities was 50,338 located in 25 state prisons and held in the custody of private prisons or local jails. State operated facilities had a staff of 12,278 employees and a budget of $1,792,279,001.

The Community Corrections System

As of December 31, 2019, Ohio's community corrections population was 222,292 under probation and 21,832 under parole.

The Jail System

North Dakota has 24 jails in 53 counties. The jail population in 2019 was 1,500.

The Prison System

As of December 31, 2019, the number of prisoners under the jurisdiction of North Dakota correctional authorities was 1,794 located in 3 state prisons and held in the custody of private prisons or local jails. State operated facilities had a staff of 938 employees and a budget of $280,334,655.

The Jail System

North Carolina has 97 jails in 100 counties. The jail population in 2019 was 20,960.

The Prison System

As of December 31, 2019, the number of prisoners under the jurisdiction of North Carolina correctional authorities was 34,079 located in 57 state prisons and held in custody of private prisons or local jails. State operated facilities had a staff of 25,300 employees and a budget of $2.2 billion.

The Jail System

New York has 62 jails in 62 counties. The jail population in 2019 was 20,500.

The Prison System

As of December 31, 2019, the number of prisoners under the jurisdiction of New York correctional authorities was 43,500 located in 54 state prisons and held in custody of private prisons or local jails. State operated facilities had a staff of 19,094 employees and a budget of $3.295 billion.

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