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The Jail System
Nevada has 20 jails in 17 counties, with a jail population of approximately 6,810.
The Prison System
As of December 31, 2016, the Nevada prison population was 13,757 located in 20 prisons, with a staff of 2,884 employees and budget of $340 million.
The Community Corrections System
As of December 31, 2016, Nevada's community corrections population was 13,724 under probation and 5,261 under parole.