What Was the Original Purpose of a Jail

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Multiple Choice

What was the original purpose of a jail?

• A)To hold inmates who have been sentenced to long periods of incarceration
• B)To operate community-based programs with a custodial component
• C)To serve as a transfer point for mentally ill offenders
• D)To hold arrested suspects who are awaiting trial

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