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Jail Inmates at Midyear 2009 - Statistical Tables

NCJ Number
230122
Author(s)
Todd D. Minton
Date Published
June 2010
Length
20 pages
Annotation
This report presents data on numbers of jails and jail inmates at midyear 2009 and analyzes patterns of growth from 2000 through 2009.
Abstract

Presents data on numbers of jails and jail inmates at midyear 2009 and analyzes patterns of growth from 2000 through 2009. These statistical tables include data on rated capacity of jails, percent of capacity occupied, and capacity added. They provide estimates of admissions to jails and detail the volume of movement among the jail population. This web document also includes total numbers for jail inmates by sex, race, and Hispanic origin. Standard errors for jail estimates are included.