The Jail System
Maryland has 30 jails in 23 counties. The jail population in 2020 was 12,160.
The Prison System
As of December 31, 2020, the number of prisoners under the jurisdiction of the State of Maryland correctional authorities was 15,623 located in 24 state prisons and held in custody of private prisons or local jails. State operated facilities had a budget of $842,375,308.
The Community Corrections System
As of December 31, 2020, Maryland community corrections population was 56,551 under probation and 9,490 under parole.