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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.