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Survey of Large Jails

Data Collection Status
Inactive
Frequency
A 2004 addendum to the Annual Survey of Jails.
Latest Data Available
2004
Description
The survey focused on critical issues related to jail operations and inmate management, information on offender flows through local jails, corresponding workloads, and jail programs and treatment. Specifically, the survey measured the number of jail admissions, including conviction status, most serious offenses, and screening at intake for mental health disorders, risk of suicide, and drug use. It also included questions on the number of inmates participating in counseling and special programs, number of inmates discharged, types of releases, and lengths of stay.

Date Created: October 26, 2009