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The Jail System

Washington has 59 jails in 39 counties, with a jail population of approximately 12,150.

The Prison System

As of December 31, 2016, the Washington prison population was 19,104 located in 12 prisons, with a staff of 8,300 employees and budget of $1.9 billion.

The Community Corrections System

As of December 31, 2016, Washington's community corrections population was 89,317 under probation and 11,322 under parole.

Rates (Per 100K)

Incarceration Rate
259
Violent Crime Rate
302
Property Crime Rate
3,494
Probationers
1,565
Parolees
198

Populations

Prison Population
19,104
Jail Population
12,150
Parole Population
11,322
Probation Population
89,317

Facilities

Number of State Prison Facilities
12 facilities
Number of Jail Facilities
59

Prisons

Cost Per Inmate
$ 46,897
Employee Positions
8,300
Prison Budget
$1,900,000,000