This report presents statistics on persons held in Indian country jails, including the impact of COVID-19 on the jail population and staff. It describes the number and demographics of those held, the number of COVID-19 tests administered in the jails, and the percentage of tests that were positive. It also includes statistics on people released early due to the pandemic.
Jails in Indian Country, 2021, and the Impact of COVID-19, July-December 2020 (NCJ 304631) was written by BJS Statistician Todd D. Minton. The report, related documents, and additional information about BJS?s statistical publications and programs are available on the BJS website at BJS.gov.
The Bureau of Justice Statistics of the U.S. Department of Justice is the principal federal agency responsible for collecting, analyzing, and disseminating reliable statistics on crime and criminal justice in the United States. Alexis R. Piquero is the director.
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