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The Jail System

New Mexico has 33 jails in 33 counties. The jail population in 2019 was 7,270.

The Prison System

As of December 31, 2019, the number of prisoners under the jurisdiction of New Mexico correctional authorities was 6,723 located in 6 state prisons and held in custody of private prisons or local jails. State operated facilities had a staff of 4,048 employees and a budget of $339.3 million.

The Jail System

New Jersey has 19 jails in 21 counties. The jail population in 2019 was 10,470.

The Prison System

As of December 31, 2019, the number of prisoners under the jurisdiction of the New Jersey correctional authorities was 18,613 located in 9 state prisons and held in custody of private prisons or local jails. State operated facilities had a budget of $940 million.

The Community Corrections System

As of December 31, 2019, New Jersey's community corrections population was 127,804 under probation and 15,194 under parole.

The Jail System

New Hampshire has 10 jails in 10 counties. The jail population in 2019 was 1,990.

The Prison System

As of December 31, 2019, the number of prisoners under the jurisdiction of New Hampshire correctional authorities was 2,691 located in 6 state prisons and held in custody of private prisons or local jails. State operated facilities had a staff of 893 employees and a budget of $128,325,365.

The Jail System

Nevada has 20 jails in 17 counties. The jail population in 2019 was 8,440.

The Prison System

As of December 31, 2019, the number of prisoners under the jurisdiction of Nevada correctional authorities was 12,840 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 2,647 employees and a budget of $297,804,430.

The Jail System

Nebraska has 63 jails in 93 counties. The jail population in 2019 was 4,240.

The Prison System

As of December 31, 2019, the number of prisoners under the jurisdiction of Nebraska correctional authorities was 5,682 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 $215,420,240.

The Community Corrections System

As of December 31, 2019, Nebraska's community corrections population was13,023 under probation and 959 under parole.

The Jail System

Montana has 37 jails in 56 counties. The jail population in 2019 was 2,520.

The Prison System

As of December 31, 2019, the number of prisoners under the jurisdiction of Montana correctional authorities was 4,723 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 $209,790,390.

The Community Corrections System

As of December 31, 2019, Montana community corrections population was 9,589 under probation and 1,533 under parole.

The Jail System

Missouri has 117 jails in 115 counties. The jail population in 2018 is unavailable.

The Prison System

As of December 31, 2018, the number of prisoners under the jurisdiction of the State of Missouri correctional authorities was 30,369 located in 22 state prisons and held in custody of private prisons or local jails. State operated facilities had a staff of 11,235 employees and budget of $725 million.

The Jail System

Mississippi has 89 jails in 82 counties. The jail population in 2018 is unavailable.

The Prison System

As of December 31, 2018, the number of prisoners under the jurisdiction of the State of Mississippi correctional authorities was 19,275 located in 3 state prisons and held in custody of private prisons or local jails. State operated facilities had a staff of 1,944 employees and budget of $334.8 million.

The Jail System

Minnesota has 82 jails in 87 counties. The jail population in 2018 is unavailable.

The Prison System

As of December 31, 2018, the number of prisoners under the jurisdiction of the State of Minnesota correctional authorities was 10,101 located in 10 state prisons and held in custody of private prisons or local jails. State operated facilities had a staff of 4,300 employees and budget of $654 million.

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