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The Jail System

Idaho has 36 jails in 44 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 Idaho correctional authorities was 8,664 located in 10 state prisons and held in custody of private prisons or local jails. State operated facilities had a staff of 1,421 employees and budget of $120 million.

The Community Corrections System

As of December 31, 2018, Idaho community corrections population was 34,392 under probation and 5,267 under parole.

The Prison System and The Jail System

Hawaii 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, 2018, the number of prisoners under the jurisdiction of State of Hawaii correctional authorities was 5,375 located in 8 state facilities and held in the custody of private prisons. The state had a budget of $ 280.6 million.

The Jail System

Georgia has 183 jails in 159 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 Georgia correctional authorities was 53,647 located in 34 state prisons and held in custody of private prisons or local jails. State operated facilities had a staff of 9,635 employees and budget of $1.2 billion.

The Jail System

Florida has 87 jails in 67 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 Florida correctional authorities was 97,538 located in 143 state prisons and held in custody of private prisons or local jails. State operated facilities had a staff of 24,225 employees and budget of $2.4 billion.

The Prison System and The Jail System

Delaware 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, 2018, the number of prisoners under the jurisdiction of State of Delaware correctional authorities was 6,067 located in 4 state facilities. The Delaware Department of Corrections had a staff of 2,349 employees and budget of $308.1 million.

The Prison System and The Jail System

Connecticut 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, 2018, the number of prisoners under the jurisdiction of State of Connecticut correctional authorities was 13,681 located in 14 state facilities and held in the custody of private prisons. The Connecticut Department of Corrections had a budget of $627.6 million.

The Jail System

Colorado has 61 jails in 64 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 Colorado correctional authorities was 20,372 located in 20 state prisons and held in custody of private prisons or local jails. State operated facilities had a staff of 6,229 employees and budget of $922 million.

The Jail System

California has 114 jails in 58 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 California correctional authorities was 128,625 located in 33 state prisons and held in custody of private prisons or local jails. State operated facilities had a staff of over 60,000 employees and budget of $12.1 billion.

The Jail System

Arkansas has 75 jails in 75 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 Arkansas correctional authorities was 17,799 located in 20 state prisons and held in custody of private prisons or local jails. State operated facilities had a staff of 4,593 employees and budget of $351.6 million.

The Jail System

Arizona has 22 jails in 15 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 Arizona correctional authorities was 42,005 located in 14 state prisons and held in custody of private prisons or local jails. State operated facilities had a staff of 9,786 employees and budget of $1.182 billion.

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