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The Jail System
Arkansas has 75 jails in 75 counties, with a jail population of approximately 8,610 .
The Prison System
As of December 31, 2016, the Arkansas prison population was 17,537 located in 19 prisons, with a staff of 3,800 employees and budget of $338 million.
The Community Corrections System
As of December 31, 2016, the Arkansas community corrections population was -- under probation and -- under parole.