Prisoner Numbers

447 Mr ODENWALDER (Elizabeth) (17 October 2018). What is the peak number of offenders under the care, custody and management of DCS?

The Hon. C.L. WINGARD (Gibson—Minister for Police, Emergency Services and Correctional Services, Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing): I have been advised that in the 2017-18 financial year, there was a peak prisoner population of 3,168 prisoners. This occurred on 20 March 2018. The peak numbers of offenders on non-custodial orders and home detention was 5,808 individuals. This occurred on 27 July 2017.