The Jail System
Mississippi has 86 jails in 82 counties. The jail population in 2021 was 12,044.
The Prison System
As of December 31, 2021, the number of prisoners under the jurisdiction of the State of Mississippi correctional authorities was 16,975 located in 24 state prisons and held in custody of private prisons or local jails. Mississippi operated facilities had a budget of $310,898,986.
The Community Corrections System
As of December 31, 2021, Mississippi community corrections population was 29,450 under probation and 10,973 under parole.