Census of Prison Inmates and Home Detainees
The Census of prison inmates and home detainees was replaced by the Corrections Volumes Report.
The census provides a snapshot of the inmate population, which assists the Department in the analysis of how best to respond to offenders' needs and reduce re-offending.
A census of prison inmates has been carried out biennially in November since 1987. The Department of Justice administered the census until 1993, and the Ministry of Justice until 1997. The Department of Corrections took over this responsibility in 1999. The current census provides statistical data on inmates within the prison system as at 20 November 2003.
Current Census
Census of Prison Inmates and Home Detainees 2003
Past Census