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California 2015

The Jail System

California has 58 counties. According to surveys completed in 2013, there are 149 jail and adult detention facilities, with a population of 82,220 inmates.

The Prison System

As of December 31, 2015, the California prison population was 129,593. The California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation manages 35 adult institutions and 4 youth facilities. The Department's projected budget in for 2016-17 is $10.6 billion.

The Community Corrections System

On December 31, 2015, the probation population was 263,531 and the parole population was 86,053.

Rates (Per 100K)

Incarceration Rate
329
Violent Crime Rate
426
Property Crime Rate
2,618
Probationers
873
Parolees
285

Populations

Prison Population
129,593
Jail Population
82,220
Parole Population
86,053
Probation Population
263,531

Facilities

Number of State Prison Facilities
35 facilities
Number of Jail Facilities
149

Prisons

Cost Per Inmate
$ 47,421
Employee Positions
0