EC: JAIL
Status:
STD 2005/06/07
Code:
597
Concept definition:
A local <
DETENTION_FACILITY
> where the criminally accused are initially taken to be processed and await trial and where short (usually less than one year) sentences for criminal misconduct can be served; jail.
Reference type:
Reference:
Supplemental references:
[
SOED
, "jail", A1]
Group membership:
ADMINISTRATION
USAGE_REGION
Figure:
Figure 1
Narrative
Jail, not to be confused with a prison, with empty cells.
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