The Jail System
Kentucky has 84 jails in 120 counties, with a jail population of approximately 19,200.
The Prison System
As of December 31, 2016, the Kentucky prison population was 23,022 located in 12 prisons, with a staff of 3,149 employees and budget of $287 million.
The Community Corrections System
As of December 31, 2016, the Kentucky community corrections population was -- under probation and -- under parole.