Jails in Indian Country, 2004:Bulletin

摘要

On June 30, 2004, a total of 68 jails in Indian country held 1,745 inmates, based on the 2004 Survey of Jails in Indian Country (SJIC). The inmate population declined 4% from the previous year when 70 facilities held 1,826 inmates. The juvenile population dropped 29% between midyear 2003 and 2004. The 68 facilities had a combined rated capacity to hold 2,162 persons, down 3% from the previous year. At midyear 2004, the jails were operating at 81% of capacity, down slightly from 82% at midyear 2003. On an average day in June 2004, the jails were operating at 75% of capacity; and on their peak day in the month at 9% over capacity. The number of inmates on the peak day in June 2004 was down 6% from 2003 and down 14% from 2002. Among the 1,428 inmates for whom offense was reported, nearly two-fifths (39%) were being held for a violent offense at midyear 2004. This included 18% being held for domestic violence, 13% for aggravated or simple assault, 2% for rape or sexual assault, and 6% for other violent offenses. Fourteen percent of inmates were confined for DWI/DUI, and 7% were held for a drug offense.