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The Jail System
Colorado has 61 jails in 64 counties, with a jail population of approximately 11,660.
The Prison System
As of December 31, 2016, the Colorado prison population was 20,168 located in 23 prisons, with a staff of 4,133 employees and budget of $922 million.
The Community Corrections System
As of December 31, 2016, the Colorado's community corrections population was 38,536 under probation and 8,940 under parole.