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The Prison and Jail System

Delaware 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, 2016, Delaware has 3 counties with 11 facilities and an incarcerated population of 6,585. There are 2,500 staff positions with a budget of $155 million.

The Community Corrections System

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

Rates (Per 100K)

Incarceration Rate
428
Violent Crime Rate
509
Property Crime Rate
2,766
Probationers
2,049
Parolees
52

Populations

Prison Population
6,585
Parole Population
387
Probation Population
15,395

Prisons

Cost Per Inmate
$ 32,967
Employee Positions
2,500
Prison Budget
$155,000,000