This week, the Idaho Department of Corrections (IDOC) went before the JFAC committee to answer some tough questions about incarceration costs. House Speaker Mike Moyle told us weeks ago that IDOC is a pivotal piece in the 2026 state budget puzzle. Senator Phil Hart (R - District 2) asked IDOC Director Bree Derrick how the state's prison population compares with neighboring states. Hear what the IDOC Director has to say about overcrowding and the incarceration rate in IdahoIdaho incarceration costs by the numbersAccording to numbers provided to Idaho News 6 on Wednesday, capacity is at 8,232, while the prison population is 10,036. He asked Director Derrick whether there is a plan in 2026 to help Idaho's county jails.