Average Daily Counts at Adult and Youth Correctional Facilities

Average daily count statistics of adults and youth provide a representation of the typical custodial population within a particular year in Nova Scotia correctional facilities. Includes in-house counts only (i.e., excludes individuals on temporary absences, intermittent time served out of facility, etc.). Data source: Nova Scotia Department of Justice. Information in previous reports or other sources may differ from this publication due to modifications to counting methodologies.

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Field	Value
Last Updated	April 17, 2026, 18:42 (UTC)
Created	April 17, 2026, 18:42 (UTC)
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open_canada_collection	federated
open_canada_date_published	2017-12-05 00:00:00
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title_fr
update_frequency	P1Y