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The Jail System

Maryland has 30 jails in 24 counties, with a jail population of approximately 11,520.

The Prison System

As of December 31, 2016, the Maryland prison population was 19,994 located in 17 prisons, with a staff of 6,703 employees and budget of $793 million.

The Community Corrections System

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

Rates (Per 100K)

Incarceration Rate
329
Violent Crime Rate
472
Property Crime Rate
2,285
Probationers
1,550
Parolees
220

Populations

Prison Population
19,994
Jail Population
11,520
Parole Population
10,305
Probation Population
72,529

Facilities

Number of State Prison Facilities
17 facilities
Number of Jail Facilities
30

Prisons

Cost Per Inmate
$ 38,383
Employee Positions
6,703
Prison Budget
$793,000,000