The data show 122,514 and 131,273 male inmates were incarcerated as of June 1995 and June 1996, respectively; corresponding figures for female inmates were 8,818 and 9,744. A total of 11,918 inmates were received and 10,963 were released as of June 1995; 11,847 were received and 12,106 were released as of June 1996. Detailed data are tabulated on inmate arrivals, transfers, and departures; inmate admission and return status by institution; ethnic characteristics of inmates; and commitment type. Parole population movement data show a total of 98,013 parolees at the end of June 1996. Between June 1995 and June 1996, the number of male parolees increased from 83,048 to 88,710; corresponding figures for female inmates were 8,408 and 9,303. A total of 10,353 parolees were received and 9,280 were released as of June 1995; 11,422 were received and 9,451 were released as of June 1996. Tables