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Nevada 2016

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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.

Rates (Per 100K)

Incarceration Rate
460
Violent Crime Rate
678
Property Crime Rate
2,587
Probationers
601
Parolees
230

Populations

Prison Population
13,757
Jail Population
6,810
Parole Population
5,261
Probation Population
13,724

Facilities

Number of State Prison Facilities
20 facilities
Number of Jail Facilities
20

Prisons

Cost Per Inmate
$ 20,656
Employee Positions
2,884
Prison Budget
$340,000,000