NAICS 922150 Quarterly Industry Report
Parole Offices and Probation Offices
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NAICS Code: 922150Sector: Public Administration (92)Updated: Q1 2026
About This Report
This industry profile for Parole Offices and Probation Offices (NAICS 922150) uses data from the Bureau of Justice Statistics[1], U.S. Census Bureau[2], and the SBA[3]. Fair Market Value researchers examine community supervision populations, officer caseloads, and program outcomes specific to NAICS 922150. Additional data is drawn from Bureau of Labor Statistics[4].. Quarterly updates reflect sentencing reform impacts, supervision technology adoption, and workforce trends in probation and parole agencies.
Industry Definition & Overview
Parole Offices and Probation Offices (NAICS 922150) encompasses government establishments primarily engaged in judicially or administratively supervising individuals on probation or parole. Probation officers monitor individuals sentenced by courts to community supervision as an alternative to incarceration. Parole officers supervise inmates released early from correctional institutions under conditional terms. Both functions aim to reduce recidivism while maintaining public safety.
The Bureau of Justice Statistics[1] tracks community supervision populations through annual surveys. Probation caseloads account for the largest share of the correctional population in the United States, with roughly 3 million adults on probation at any given time. Parole populations are smaller but still substantial, numbering approximately 800,000 adults. Federal probation and pretrial services are administered through the U.S. courts system, while state and county agencies handle the bulk of supervision at the local level.
Officers conduct home visits, drug testing, employment verification, and risk assessments as part of their supervisory duties. Caseloads per officer vary widely, from 50 cases in well-funded jurisdictions to over 200 in overburdened agencies. The Census Bureau's ASPEP survey[2] captures community corrections employment within its government workforce data. Funding relies heavily on state appropriations, with federal grants supporting evidence-based supervision programs and specialty courts focused on drug offenses and mental health needs.
What's Included in This Industry
- State and county probation offices
- State parole boards and parole supervision offices
- Federal probation and pretrial services offices
- Juvenile probation departments
- Community supervision and monitoring agencies
- Parole revocation hearing offices
- Day reporting centers for supervised individuals
- Electronic monitoring and GPS tracking units
- Supervised release offices within the federal system
- Interstate compact offices for offender transfer supervision
NAICS Classification Hierarchy
| Level | Description | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Sector | Public Administration | 92 |
| Subsector | Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities | 922 |
| Industry Group | Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities | 9221 |
| NAICS Industry | Parole Offices and Probation Offices | 92215 |
| National Industry | Parole Offices and Probation Offices | 922150 |
Related NAICS Codes
| Code | Description | Relationship |
|---|---|---|
| 922110 | Courts | Courts that impose probation sentences, set conditions of supervision, and conduct revocation hearings when individuals violate their release terms |
| 922140 | Correctional Institutions | Correctional institutions from which parolees are released and to which probation or parole violators may be returned upon revocation |
| 922130 | Legal Counsel and Prosecution | Prosecutors who file revocation motions and public defenders who represent supervised individuals at violation hearings before the court |
| 922120 | Police Protection | Police agencies that arrest probation and parole absconders, execute warrants, and share intelligence with community supervision officers |
| 922190 | Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities | Other justice offices providing forensic testing, victim notification, and administrative support functions used by parole and probation agencies |
| 923130 | Administration of Human Resource Programs (except Education, Public Health, and Veterans' Affairs Programs) | Human resource program administration offices that fund and coordinate job training, housing assistance, and social services for supervised populations |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this industry.
What types of offices are classified under NAICS 922150?
NAICS 922150 covers government offices that supervise individuals on probation or parole, including state probation departments, parole boards, federal probation offices, juvenile probation agencies, and day reporting centers. The Census Bureau[7] defines these as establishments engaged in judicial or administrative supervision of offenders.
How do parole and probation differ in structure and function?
Probation is a court-imposed sentence served in the community instead of prison. Parole is early release from prison under supervision for the remainder of a sentence. Federal probation is administered by the courts, while state parole is typically managed by a separate board or agency. Both share similar supervision activities including check-ins, drug testing, and employment monitoring.
Does the SBA assign a size standard to NAICS 922150?
No. The SBA[8] does not establish size standards for Sector 92 codes because they are government entities. Private firms providing monitoring, testing, or counseling services use their own NAICS codes for SBA eligibility.
What NAICS codes are closely related to 922150?
Key related codes include 922110 (Courts), 922140 (Correctional Institutions), 922130 (Legal Counsel and Prosecution), and 922120 (Police Protection). The Census Bureau[9] groups these under the justice, public order, and safety subsector.
What private-sector industries commonly serve parole and probation agencies?
IT vendors (NAICS 541512), substance abuse treatment providers (NAICS 621420), electronic monitoring companies (NAICS 561612), and management consultants (NAICS 541611) are frequent contractors. Drug testing labs, workforce development organizations, and housing assistance providers also serve this market.
What activities are included under NAICS 922150?
Activities include conducting supervisory check-ins, administering drug and alcohol tests, performing home and employment visits, preparing pre-sentence investigation reports, managing electronic monitoring, and filing revocation motions. The Bureau of Justice Statistics[1] tracks community supervision populations through annual data collections.
Can businesses serving parole and probation agencies qualify for SBA loans?
Where are parole and probation offices concentrated?
Probation offices exist in nearly every county courthouse or government center across the United States. State parole offices are distributed regionally based on released inmate populations. Federal probation offices operate in each of the 94 federal judicial districts. Urban areas with higher court caseloads tend to have larger probation and parole staffs.
Sources & References
Government datasets and editorial sources used in this report.
- [1]Bureau of Justice Statistics bjs.ojp.gov
- [2]Census Bureau's ASPEP survey census.gov
- [3]SBA sba.gov
- [4]Bureau of Labor Statistics bls.gov
- [5]7(a) loan program sba.gov
- [6]504 loan program sba.gov
- [7]Census Bureau census.gov
- [8]SBA sba.gov
- [9]Census Bureau census.gov
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