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The Jail System
Louisiana has 111 jails in 64 parishes, with a jail population of approximately 30,950.
The Prison System
As of December 31, 2016, the Louisiana prison population was 35,682located in 9 prisons, with a staff of 4,831employees and budget of $692 million.
The Community Corrections System
As of December 31, 2016, the Louisiana community corrections population was -- under probation and -- under parole.