The following three charts show, in order, the top 10 largest local jail jurisdictions in the U.S.
The top 4 largest local jail jurisdictions:
Top 5-7:
Top 8-10:
Locations of the top 10
Each point on the map represents one of the top 10. Click on the points to learn more.
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Sources: The Associated Press and the Bureau of Justice Statistics
Online: http://bjs.ojp.usdoj.gov