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The Jail System
South Dakota has 26 jails in 66 counties, with a jail population of approximately 1,682.
The Prison System
As of December 31, 2016, the South Dakota prison population was 3,831 located in 6 prisons, with a staff of 869 employees and budget of $85 million.
The Community Corrections System
As of December 31, 2016, South Dakota's community corrections population was 6,610 under probation and 2,687 under parole.