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1985 Nebraska Jail Population Report

NCJ Number
103744
Author(s)
M Overton; M Martin
Date Published
1985
Length
62 pages
Annotation
This report on prisoners held in Nebraska's State and county jails during 1985 provides demographic data on inmates along with statistics on jail use and prisoner flow.
Abstract
The first section describes types of active jails in Nebraska and average daily jail populations by State, county, and judicial district. Comparative figures for 1982-1984 are included. Areas covered by inmate profiles include race, age, sex, education, marital status, occupation, type of charge, length of detention, reason released, and custody status. Tables also describe admissions by months, day of the week, and time of day. The report break down jail population data by individual facility, providing population averages and numbers of detainees by time held, charge type, custody status, and charge category. Maps, tables, and forms.