How many inmates are in prison today in Oregon?
There are approximately 12,700 inmates in Oregon prisons today, of which only about 1,200 are under the jurisdiction of the board for release decisions. The remainder have been sentenced under the “sentencing guidelines” laws or under Ballot Measure 11, and their release dates are determined by the sentencing courts.
There are approximately 10,000 inmates in Oregon prisons today, of which only about 1,350 are under the jurisdiction of the board for release decisions. The remainder have been sentenced under the “sentencing guidelines” laws or under Ballot Measure 11, and their release dates are determined by the sentencing courts.
