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Massachusetts 2016

The Jail System

Massachusetts has 19 jails in 14 counties, with a jail population of approximately 10,350.

The Prison System

As of December 31, 2016, the Massachusetts prison population was 9,403 located in 16 prisons with a budget of $615 million.

The Community Corrections System

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

Rates (Per 100K)

Incarceration Rate
156
Violent Crime Rate
377
Property Crime Rate
1,561
Probationers
1,133
Parolees
34

Populations

Prison Population
9,403
Jail Population
10,350
Parole Population
1,851
Probation Population
61,789

Facilities

Number of State Prison Facilities
16 facilities
Number of Jail Facilities
19

Prisons

Cost Per Inmate
$ 47,102
Employee Positions
5,059
Prison Budget
$615,000,000