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The Jail System

California has 114 jails in 58 counties. The total jail population in 2017 is unavailable.

The Prison System

As of December 31, 2017, the number of prisoners under the jurisdiction of State of California correctional authorities was 126,179 located in 34 state prisons and held in the custody of private prisons or local jails. The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation had a staff of 5,659 employees and budget of $1.34 billion.

The Jail System

New Hampshire has 10 jails in 10 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 New Hampshire correctional authorities was located in 2,584 state prisons and held in custody of private prisons or local jails. State operated facilities had a staff of 893 employees and budget of $109 Million.

The Jail System

Nebraska has 63 jails in 93 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 Nebraska correctional authorities was 5,349 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 $207.6 million.

The Jail System

Montana has 37 jails in 56 counties. The jail population in 2017 is unavailable.

The Prison System

As of December 31, 2017, the number of prisoners under the jurisdiction of Montana correctional authorities was 3,681 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 budget of $198 million.

The Community Corrections System

As of December 31, 2017, Montana's community corrections population was 9,487 under probation and 1,203 under parole.

The Jail System

Arkansas has 75 jails in 75 counties. The total jail population in 2017 is unavailable.

The Prison System

As of December 31, 2017, the number of prisoners under the jurisdiction of State of Arkansas correctional authorities was 17,716 located in 19 state prisons and held in the custody of local jails. The Arkansas Department of Corrections had a staff of 3,599 employees and budget of $346 million.

The Jail System

Arizona has 22 jails in 15 counties. The total jail population in 2017 is unavailable.

The Prison System

As of December 31, 2017, the number of prisoners under the jurisdiction of State of Arizona correctional authorities was 50,247 located in 10 state prisons and held in the custody of private prisons or local jails. The Arizona Department of Corrections had a staff of 9,757 employees and budget of $1.174 billion.

The Prison and Jail System

Alaska 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, 2017, Alaska has 19 boroughs plus 10 geographical census areas. The total jail population in 2017 is unavailable.

The Jail System

Alabama has 132 jails in 67 counties. The total jail population in 2017 is unavailable.

The Prison System

As of December 31, 2017, the number of prisoners under the jurisdiction of State of Alabama correctional authorities was 23,855 located in 16 state prisons and held in the custody of private prisons or local jails. The Alabama Department of Correction had a staff of 3,192 employees and budget of $408 million.

The Jail System

Wyoming has 23 jails in 23 counties, with a jail population of approximately 1,463.

The Prison System

As of December 31, 2016, the Wyoming prison population was 2,374 located in 5 prisons, with a staff of 1,246 employees and budget of $292 million.

The Community Corrections System

As of December 31, 2016, the Wyoming community corrections population was 4,666 under probation and 842 under parole.

The Jail System

Wisconsin has 76 jails in 72 counties, with a jail population of approximately 12,150.

The Prison System

As of December 31, 2016, the Wisconsin prison population was 23,377 located in 25 prisons, with a staff of 6,959 employees and budget of $834 million.

The Community Corrections System

As of December 31, 2016, Wisconsin's community corrections population was 44,489 under probation and 20,401 under parole.

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