Below is a summary of information including: statistics from Connecticut’s Department of Corrections, an overview of the state’s prison overcrowding dilemma, as well as helpful references and points of contact.
Facts and Figures FY 2008
DOC Costs
- Annual budget: $691 million
- Percentage of the state general fund: 4.3%
- Average annual cost per inmate: $32,704
DOC Staff and Population
- Total department active personnel: 6,893
- Total number of facilities: 18
- Total incarcerated under DOC jurisdiction: 19,413
- Admissions for FY 2007/2008: 34,541
- Releases for FY 2007/2008: 34,016
- Average age
- 33.4 years (male)
- 34.8 years (female)
Organization of state divisions, view here.
Prisons compete with private-industry: yes
Parole
- Facilities: 5
- Population: 2,480
Overcrowding Quick Facts
- 1 in 33 adults is under correctional control in Connecticut
Points of Contact
Connecticut Department of Corrections
Public Information Office
24 Wolcott Hill Road
Wethersfield, CT 06109
Telephone: 860-692-7780
Fax: 860-692-7783
E-mail: DOC.PIO@po.state.ct.us
Organization of DOC Executive Staff, view here.
Helpful Links
Connecticut Department of Corrections