The Jail System
Maryland has 30 jails in 24 counties. The total jail population in 2017 is unavailable.
The Prison System
As of December 31, 2017, the number of prisoners under the jurisdiction of State of Maryland correctional authorities was 20,009 located in 17 state prisons and held in the custody of private prisons or local jails. The Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services Recruitment had a staff of 6,703 employees and budget of $793 million.