Just the Facts: California’s County Jails

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County jail populations grew after realignment but dropped dramatically after Proposition 47. Graphic courtesy of Jail Profile Survey, January 2002 to December 2016, Board of State and Community Corrections.

Public Policy Institute of California

Did you know the following information?

  • California has many diverse — and aging — county jail facilities.
  • The jail population is mostly male, most of whom are  being held for felonies.

Read the story at Public Policy Institute of California.

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