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California 2016

The Jail System

California has 114 jails in 58 counties, with a jail population of approximately 82,220.

The Prison System

As of December 31, 2016, the California prison population was 130,390 located in 35 prisons, with a staff of 3,152 employees and budget of $1.06 billion.

The Community Corrections System

As of December 31, 2016, the California community corrections population was -- under probation and -- under parole.

Rates (Per 100K)

Incarceration Rate
331
Violent Crime Rate
445
Property Crime Rate
2,553
Probationers
791
Parolees
309

Populations

Prison Population
130,390
Jail Population
82,220
Parole Population
93,598
Probation Population
239,735

Facilities

Number of State Prison Facilities
35 facilities
Number of Jail Facilities
114

Prisons

Cost Per Inmate
$ 47,421
Employee Positions
44,630
Prison Budget
$1,060,000,000