Which of the Following Characteristics Distinguishes Jails from Prisons

question 99

Multiple Choice

Which of the following characteristics distinguishes jails from prisons?

• A) Prisons are the only corrections institution that holds people who are awaiting trial.
• B) Jails hold people who have been charged with more serious offenses, as well as those awaiting trial.
• C) Prisons hold people serving sentences for minor convictions.
• D) Jails typically hold people serving sentences of a year or less for misdemeanor convictions.

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Definitions:

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Nonrivalry

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Rivals

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