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Colorado 2016

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The Jail System

Colorado has 61 jails in 64 counties, with a jail population of approximately 11,660.

The Prison System

As of December 31, 2016, the Colorado prison population was 20,168 located in 23 prisons, with a staff of 4,133 employees and budget of $922 million.

The Community Corrections System

As of December 31, 2016, the Colorado's community corrections population was 38,536 under probation and 8,940 under parole.

Rates (Per 100K)

Incarceration Rate
356
Violent Crime Rate
343
Property Crime Rate
2,741
Probationers
1,870
Parolees
236

Populations

Prison Population
19,981
Jail Population
11,660
Parole Population
10,186
Probation Population
80,740

Facilities

Number of State Prison Facilities
20 facilities
Number of Jail Facilities
61

Prisons

Cost Per Inmate
$ 30,374
Employee Positions
4,133
Prison Budget
$922,000,000