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The Jail System

Michigan has 88 jails in 83 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 Michigan correctional authorities was 38,761 located in 20 state prisons and held in custody of private prisons or local jails. State operated facilities had a staff of 11,941 employees and budget of $2 billion.

The Jail System

Massachusetts has 19 jails in 14 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 Massachusetts correctional authorities was 8,692 located in 16 state prisons and held in custody of private prisons or local jails. State operated facilities had a staff of 4,668 employees and a budget of $668 million.

The Jail System

Maryland has 30 jails in 23 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 Maryland correctional authorities was 18,856 located in 19 state prisons and held in custody of private prisons or local jails.

The Community Corrections System

As of December 31, 2018, Maryland community corrections population was 70,248 under probation and 10,338 parole.

The Jail System

Maine has 13 jails in 16 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 Maine correctional authorities was 2,425 located in 6 state prisons and held in custody of private prisons or local jails. Maine operated facilities had a budget of $44.2 million.

The Jail System

Louisiana has 111 jails in 64 parishes. 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 Louisiana correctional authorities was 32,397 located in 9 state prisons and held in custody of private prisons or local jails. State operated facilities had a staff of 5,006 employees and budget of $734.7 million.

The Jail System

Kentucky has 84 jails in 120 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 Kentucky correctional authorities was 23,431 located in 12 state prisons and held in custody of private prisons or local jails. State operated facilities had a staff of 4,400 employees and budget of $565 million.

The Jail System

Kansas has 97 jails in 105 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 Kansas correctional authorities was 10,218 located in 9 state prisons and held in custody of private prisons or local jails. State operated facilities had a staff of 3,549 employees and budget of $418.7 million.

The Jail System

Iowa has 96 jails in 99 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 Iowa correctional authorities was 9,419 located in 9 state prisons and held in custody of private prisons or local jails. State operated facilities had a staff of 2,550 employees and budget of $289 million.

The Community Corrections System

As of December 31, 2018, Iowa community corrections population was 29,137 under probation and 6,652 under parole.

The Jail System

Indiana has 92 jails in 92 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 Indiana correctional authorities was 26,877 located in 18 state prisons and held in custody of private prisons or local jails. State operated facilities had a staff of 6,371 employees and budget of $530.6 million.

The Jail System

Illinois has 92 jails in 102 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 Illinois correctional authorities was 39,965 located in 28 state prisons and held in custody of private prisons or local jails. State operated facilities had a budget of $1.163 billion.

The Community Corrections System

As of December 31, 2018, Illinois community corrections population was 88,927 under probation and 27,185 under parole.

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