Below is a summary of information including: statistics from New Mexico’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 2008
DOC COSTS
- Annual budget – $299.5 million
- Percentage of general fund – 4.6%
DOC STAFF and POPULATION
- Total department active personnel – 2,200
- Total number of facilities – 10
- Total incarcerated under DOC jurisdiction – 16,534
- Average length of sentence served – 17.8 months
Organization of state divisions, view here.
PAROLE/PROBATION
- Facilities – 28
- Population – 25,663
OVERCROWDING QUICK FACTS
- In fiscal year 2008, the probation and parole offender population increased by 3.2 percent
- One in 239 of all New Mexico adults are in prison
POINTS OF CONTACT
New Mexico Corrections Department,
4337 NM 14,
Santa Fe NM 87508
Organization of DOC Staff, view here
HELPFUL LINKS
New Mexico Department of Corrections