The Jail System
Kentucky has 84 jails in 120 counties. The jail population in 2021 was 21,722.
The Prison System
As of December 31, 2021, the number of prisoners under the jurisdiction of the State of Kentucky correctional authorities was 18,560 located in 12 state prisons and held in custody of private prisons or local jails. Kentucky operated facilities had a budget of $633,785,800.
The Community Corrections System
As of December 31, 2021, Kentucky community corrections population was 55,539 under probation and 14,430 under parole.