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Welcome to the Research and Planning FAQ page. Below are some frequently asked questions about the North Carolina Department of Correction. This page is divided into probation, parole, and prison information.

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PRISON

How many inmates are in Prison in North Carolina ?

On December 31, 1997 North Carolina had 31,881 inmates.

How many admissions did the Division of Prison have?

In 1997 the Division of Prison had 24,972 admissions.

How many exits did the Division of Prison have?

In 1997 the Division of Prison had 24,025 exits.

What types of crimes do offenders in prison have?

On December 31,1997, offenders in prison had the following types of convictions:

15,266 (48%) Committed Violent Crimes
8,343 (26%) Committed Property Crimes
8,272 (26%) Committed Public Order Crimes
 

How many facilities is North Carolina using to house inmates?

As of 12-31-97 North Carolina has a total of 106 facilities housing inmates.

What is the average daily cost to house an inmate in North Carolina?

According to the 1996/1997 fiscal year budget the average daily cost per inmate in prison was $63.27.

   


PROBATION

How many offenders are under probation supervision?

The total number supervised on 12-31-1997 was 108,658.

How many offenders entered probation supervision?

The total number that entered supervision during 1997 was 60,664.

How many offenders were separated from probation supervision?

The total number separated from probation during 1997 was 56,991.

What crimes have most individuals on probation committed?

As of 12-31-1997, the probation population consisted of the following crime types:

16,464 (15%) Committed Violent Crimes
35,683 (33%) Committed Property Crimes
56,511 (52%) Committed Public Order Crimes

How many probationers are on Intensive Supervision?

Out of the total number of probationers supervised on 12-31-97 there were 9536 on Intensive Supervision.

How many probationers are on Electronic House Arrest?

Out of the total number of probationers supervised on 12-31-97 there were 837 on Electronic House Arrest.

   


PAROLE

How many offenders are under Parole supervision?

The total number supervised on 12-31-1997 were 9173.

How many offenders entered parole supervision?

The total number that entered supervision from 01-01-1997 to 12-31-1997 was 9,178.

How many offenders were separated from parole supervision?

The total number separated from parole from 01-01-1997 to 12-31-1997 was 12,673.

What crimes have most individuals on parole committed?

On 12-31-1997, the parole population consisted of the following crime types:

1,667 (18%) Committed Violent Crimes
3,792 (41%) Committed Property Crimes
3,714 (40%) Committed Public Order Crimes

How many individuals on parole are on Intensive Supervision?

Out of the total number of individuals supervised on 12-31-97 there were 1,098 on Intensive Supervision.

How many individuals on parole are on Electronic House Arrest?

Out of the total number of individuals supervised on 12-31-97 there were 151 on Electronic House Arrest. 


  

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