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Our Data Lab is a centralized source of information that highlights our work.
Here, you'll discover the numbers, statistics, and metrics that drive our decision-making and shape our policies. We believe that data is the cornerstone of effective community supervision, and this section highlights how we use data to inform our practices. It's not just about numbers; it's about the impact these numbers can have on individuals, communities, and public safety.
Every piece of information shared on our website is presented with impartiality, providing unbiased insights and data for our audience.
Every piece of information shared on our website is presented with impartiality, providing unbiased insights and data for our audience.
Georgia has the nation's highest supervision population
Georgia has the nation's highest supervision population
According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), the community supervision rate in Georgia is 4,462 per every 100,000 adult residents, which means 1 in 22 adults are under some form of community supervision compared to the national average of 1 in 70.
Probation is more common than parole
Probation is more common than parole
Entries are trending toward pre-covid numbers
Entries are trending toward pre-covid numbers
39,316 people entered community supervision in 2025, a 2% increase from 2024.
Most people succeed
Most people succeed
Of the 40,844 people who exited community supervision in 2025, 32,023 successfully completed their probation or parole term in the community— an 81% success rate.
Revocations are rare
Revocations are rare
In 2025, 230,390 people received DCS services, only 21,878 had one or more of their sentences revoked—a 10% revocation revocation rate.
New charges are the most common reason for revocations
New charges are the most common reason for revocations
Of the 21,878 individuals who had their sentence revoked in 2025, 49% (10,837) were for committing a new offense.
Arrests are down since 2019
Arrests are down since 2019
Though arrests are down compared to 2019 (117,726), total arrests rose to 66,292 in 2025 (up 8% from 2024).
Sanctioning options for technical violations are inconsistent
Sanctioning options for technical violations are inconsistent
In 2004, the Georgia General Assembly passed the Probation Options Management (POM) Act to create an administrative process for officers to bypass courts and jails when resolving technical violations. At a state-wide rate of 18%, however, POM is vastly underutilized and varies dramatically across counties.
Caseload size matters
Caseload size matters
While no “magic number” exists for the ideal caseload size, Person-centered supervision takes time. Having too many people assigned to an officer’s caseload hinders their ability to deliver quality service. Therefore, DCS reports caseload size as a performance metric to the Office of Planning and Budget (OPB).
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