County Jail Population

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About this measure

This measures the average daily population of Cuyahoga County Jail facilities. Cuyahoga County Jail faculties include the Cuyahoga County Corrections Center, Euclid Jail Facility, and Bedford Jail Facility. Both the Euclid and Bedford facilities were added during the second quarter of 2018. Average daily populations are reported each quarter by Cuyahoga County Regional Corrections. Peer communities are reported by county.
Why is this important?

Reducing unnecessary incarceration, while maintaining public safety, is a key priority for Cuyahoga County. The impacts of unnecessary incarceration can be devastating to defendants, their families, and the broader community. By monitoring the jail population, the County contributes to ongoing academic research that is assessing the effects of bail reform, diversion, and re-entry services on public safety. The reduction of unnecessary incarceration while maintaining public safety is a top priority.
How are we making an impact?

Cuyahoga County understands and shares the community’s concerns regarding the state of the region’s criminal justice system. To promote collaboration among criminal justice partners, the Criminal Justice Council (CJC) was established in 2018 by Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish and Judge John J. Russo. Made up of court officials, police, prosecutors, defense attorneys, city and County officials, and advocacy groups, the CJC will address many of the criminal justice system’s current challenges. Top priorities include bail reform and enhanced treatment of suspects with mental-health concerns.
Reporting Agency

Cuyahoga County Regional Corrections
Additional Resources

Cuyahoga County Regional Corrections
Jail Population - Comparative Analysis
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Jail Population (County Data)

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Bar chart shows the total inmates housed in county correctional facilities for comparative counties. Cuyahoga (2017): 2,348 Franklin (2016): 1,896 Marion (2018): 1,958 Montgomery (2016): 882 Summit: 647

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Jail Population (County Data)Created with Highcharts 5.0.12Jail Population (County Data)Cuyahoga 2 301Cuyahoga 2 301Franklin 1 896Franklin 1 896Marion 1 958Marion 1 958Montgomery 822Montgomery 822Summit 647Summit 647Chart context menu2018
County Jail Population - Current Performance
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Cuyahoga County Jail Population (By Quarter)

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Bar chart shows the average daily County Jail population in Cuyahoga County by quarter. Line graph shows the percent change from the preivous quarter in the average daily County Jail population in Cuyahoga County. See Data Table for details

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Cuyahoga County Jail Population (By Quarter)Created with Highcharts 5.0.12Cuyahoga County Jail Population (By Quarter)1.96%1.96%5.13%5.13%-6.43%-6.43%-9.87%-9.87%2,3392,3392,4592,4592,3012,3012,0742,074Percent ChangeAvg Daily County Jail PopulationChart context menuQ2-18Q3-18Q4-18Q1-19
Measure Data
Period Status Avg Daily County Jail Population Percent Change
2016 Not Defined
2017 Not Defined 2,348
Q1-18 Not Defined 2,294 -2.30%
Q2-18 Not Defined 2,339 1.96%
Q3-18 Not Defined 2,459 5.13%
Q4-18 In Progress 2,301 -6.43%
Q1-19 In Progress 2,074 -9.87%
Q2-19 Not Defined
Q3-19 Not Defined
Q4-19 Not Defined