Below is a summary of information including: statistics from Missouri’s Department of Corrections, an overview of the state’s corrections system, as well as helpful references and points of contact for those interested in resolving the problem.
Facts and Figures FY 2009
DOC COSTS
- Annual budget – $670,076,613
- Percentage of the state General Fund allocated in the 2009-2010 Budget Proposal to Corrections – 7.4%
- Average annual cost per inmate – $16,027
DOC STAFF and POPULATION
- Number of adult institutions – 20
- Total incarcerated under DOC jurisdiction – 30,033
- Percent incarcerated for violent and sex offenses – 52.9%
- Percent incarcerated for nonviolent offenses – 47.1%
- Prisons compete with private-industry – Yes
Organization of state divisions, view here.
PAROLE
- Facilities – 41
- Population -17,591
- Releases FY 2008 – 12,883
POINTS OF CONTACT
Missouri Department of Corrections
2729 Plaza Drive
P.O. Box 236
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Phone: 573-751-2389
TTD: 573-751-5984
Fax: 573-751-4099
Organization of DOC Executive Staff, view here
HELPFUL LINKS
Missouri Department of Corrections
2008 Annual Report