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The Jail System
Iowa has 96 jails in 99 counties, with a jail population of approximately 4,010.
The Prison System
As of December 31, 2016, the Iowa prison population was 9,031 located in 9 prisons, with a staff of 2,677 employees and budget of $299 million.
The Community Corrections System
As of December 31, 2016, the Iowa community corrections population was -- under probation and -- under parole.