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The Jail System

Maine has 13 jails in 16 counties, with a jail population of approximately 1,750.

The Prison System

As of December 31, 2016, the Maine prison population was 2,404 located in 7 prisons, with a staff of 1,317 employees and budget of $186 million.

The Community Corrections System

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

Rates (Per 100K)

Incarceration Rate
137
Violent Crime Rate
124
Property Crime Rate
1,646
Probationers
632
Parolees
2

Populations

Prison Population
2,404
Jail Population
1,750
Parole Population
21
Probation Population
6,817

Facilities

Number of State Prison Facilities
7 facilities
Number of Jail Facilities
13

Prisons

Cost Per Inmate
$ 46,404
Employee Positions
1,317
Prison Budget
$186,000,000