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The Jail System

Florida has 87 jails in 67 counties, with a jail population of approximately 52,268.

The Prison System

As of December 31, 2016, the Florida prison population was 99,974 located in 149 prisons, with a staff of 89,102 employees and budget of $2.3 billion.

The Community Corrections System

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

Rates (Per 100K)

Incarceration Rate
481
Violent Crime Rate
430
Property Crime Rate
2,687
Probationers
1,288
Parolees
27

Populations

Prison Population
99,974
Jail Population
52,268
Parole Population
4,566
Probation Population
214,066

Facilities

Number of State Prison Facilities
149 facilities
Number of Jail Facilities
87

Prisons

Cost Per Inmate
$ 20,553
Employee Positions
21,948
Prison Budget
$2,300,000,000