The Jail System
California has 114 jails in 58 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 California correctional authorities was 126,179 located in 34 state prisons and held in the custody of private prisons or local jails. The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation had a staff of 5,659 employees and budget of $1.34 billion.