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The Jail System

New York has 62 jails in 62 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 New York correctional authorities was 46,636 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 budget of $2.84 billion.

The Jail System

New Mexico has 33 jails in 33 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 New Mexico correctional authorities was 7,030 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 budget of $298 million.

The Jail System

New Jersey has 19 jails in 21 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 New Jersey correctional authorities was 19,362 located in 9 state prisons and held in custody of private prisons or local jails. State operated facilities had a budget of $920 million.

The Community Corrections System

As of December 31, 2018, New Jersey community corrections population under probation was 131,347 and parole 14,967.

The Jail System

New Hampshire has 10 jails in 10 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 New Hampshire correctional authorities was 2,745 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 budget of $115 million.

The Jail System

Nevada has 20 jails in 17 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 Nevada correctional authorities was 13,641 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 2,475 employees and budget of $339 million.

The Jail System

Nebraska has 63 jails in 93 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 Nebraska correctional authorities was 5,491 located in 10 state prisons and held in custody of private prisons or local jails. State operated facilities had a staff of 2,400 employees and budget of $211 million.

The Jail System

Montana has 37 jails in 56 counties. The jail population in 2018 is unavailable.

The Prison System

As of December 31, 2018, the number of prisoners under the jurisdiction of Montana correctional authorities was 3,765 located in 5 state prisons and held in custody of private prisons or local jails. State operated facilities had a staff of 1400 employees and budget of $208,133,400.

The Community Corrections System

As of December 31, 2018, Montana's community corrections population was 9917 under probation and 1461 under parole.

The Jail System

Wyoming has 23 jails in 23 counties. The jail population in 2017 is unavailable.

The Prison System

As of December 31, 2017, the number of prisoners under the jurisdiction of the State of Wyoming correctional authorities was 2,440 located in 5 state prisons and held in custody of private prisons or local jails. State operated facilities had a staff of 1,246 employees and budget of $291 million.

The Jail System

Wisconsin has 76 jails in 72 counties. The jail population in 2017 is unavailable.

The Prison System

As of December 31, 2017, the number of prisoners under the jurisdiction of the State of Wisconsin correctional authorities was 23,926 located in 24 state prisons and held in custody of private prisons or local jails. State operated facilities had a staff of 7,775 employees.

The Community Corrections System

As of December 31, 2017, Wisconsin's community corrections population was 43,957 under probation and 20,817 under parole.

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