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The Jail System

Arkansas has 75 jails in 75 counties, with a jail population of approximately 8,610 .

The Prison System

As of December 31, 2016, the Arkansas prison population was 17,537 located in 19 prisons, with a staff of 3,800 employees and budget of $338 million.

The Community Corrections System

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

Rates (Per 100K)

Incarceration Rate
583
Violent Crime Rate
551
Property Crime Rate
3,269
Probationers
1,347
Parolees
1,038

Populations

Prison Population
17,537
Jail Population
8,610
Parole Population
23,792
Probation Population
30,881

Facilities

Number of State Prison Facilities
19 facilities
Number of Jail Facilities
75

Prisons

Cost Per Inmate
$ 24,391
Employee Positions
3,800
Prison Budget
$338,000,000