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Georgia 2016

The Jail System

Georgia has 183 jails in 159 counties, with a jail population of approximately 41,750.

The Prison System

As of December 31, 2016, the Georgia prison population was 53,627 located in 56 prisons, with a staff of 9,767 employees and budget of $602 million.

The Community Corrections System

As of December 31, 2016, the Georgia community corrections population was -- under probation and -- under parole.

Rates (Per 100K)

Incarceration Rate
512
Violent Crime Rate
398
Property Crime Rate
3,005
Parolees
285

Populations

Prison Population
53,627
Jail Population
41,750
Parole Population
22,386

Facilities

Number of State Prison Facilities
56 facilities
Number of Jail Facilities
183

Prisons

Cost Per Inmate
$ 21,039
Employee Positions
9,767
Prison Budget
$602,000,000