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The Jail System

Louisiana has 111 jails in 64 parishes, with a jail population of approximately 30,950.

The Prison System

As of December 31, 2016, the Louisiana prison population was 35,682located in 9 prisons, with a staff of 4,831employees and budget of $692 million.

The Community Corrections System

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

Rates (Per 100K)

Incarceration Rate
760
Violent Crime Rate
566
Property Crime Rate
3,298
Probationers
1,124
Parolees
864

Populations

Prison Population
35,682
Jail Population
30,950
Parole Population
30,907
Probation Population
40,174

Facilities

Number of State Prison Facilities
9 facilities
Number of Jail Facilities
111

Prisons

Cost Per Inmate
$ 17,486
Employee Positions
4,831
Prison Budget
$692,000,000