The Jail System
Alabama has 124 jails in 67 counties. The jail population in 2022 was 15,652.
The Prison System
As of December 31, 2022, the number of prisoners under the jurisdiction of the State of Alabama correctional authorities was 26,421 located in 14 state prisons and held in custody of private prisons or local jails. State operated facilities had a budget of $571,375,435.
The Community Corrections System
As of December 31, 2022, Alabama community corrections population was 42,260 under probation and 7,400 under parole.