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Highlights:

• The number of inmates confined in Indian country jails declined by 1.3% at midyear 2008, dropping to 2,135

inmates.

• The number of inmates admitted into Indian country jails during June 2008 was about 6 times the size of the average

daily population.

• Since midyear 2004, jail bed space for admissions expanded faster than the growth in the inmate population (37% compared to 22%).

• Thirty-six facilities were operating above their rated capacity on their most crowded day in June 2008. Of these facilities, 17 were operating above their rated capacity at midyear 2008 and 16 were operating above their rated capacity on an average day in June 2008.

• Sixteen jails (a fifth of all facilities) held 53% of the inmates confined at midyear 2008.

• Inmates held for aggravated and simple assault increased at midyear 2008; domestic violence declined.

• The number of inmates confined in Indian country jails declined by 1.3% at midyear 2008, dropping to 2,135inmates.

• The number of inmates admitted into Indian country jails during June 2008 was about 6 times the size of the average daily population.

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