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The Jail System

Maine has 16 counties. According to surveys completed in 2013, there are 15 jail and adult detention facilities, with a population of 1,750 inmates.

The Prison System

As of December 31, 2015, the Maine prison population was 2,279. The state DOC operates six adult facilities.

The Community Corrections System

The average probation population supervised under the Division of Adult Community Corrections was 7,300, as of 2016. Maine does not have a parole system.

Rates (Per 100K)

Incarceration Rate
132
Violent Crime Rate
130
Property Crime Rate
1,830
Probationers
624
Parolees
2

Populations

Prison Population
2,279
Jail Population
1,750
Parole Population
0
Probation Population
7,300

Facilities

Number of State Prison Facilities
6 facilities
Number of Jail Facilities
15

Prisons

Cost Per Inmate
$ 46,404
Employee Positions
0
Prison Budget
$186,000,000