Short-Term Detention Facility

Jail - A Jail is a local government-run facility designed to detain individuals who are awaiting trial, sentencing, or serving short-term sentences typically for minor offenses. It serves as a temporary holding place for pretrial detainees and inmates convicted of misdemeanors, emphasizing security, custody, and limited rehabilitation services.

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Jail
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Short-Term Detention Facility
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Detention Center, Holding Facility
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Definition
A Jail is a local government-run facility designed to detain individuals who are awaiting trial, sentencing, or serving short-term sentences typically for minor offenses. It serves as a temporary holding place for pretrial detainees and inmates convicted of misdemeanors, emphasizing security, custody, and limited rehabilitation services.
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