The Majority of the Nation's Jails Are Managed by

question 47

Multiple Choice

The majority of the nation's jails are managed by

• A)private companies such as CCC or Wackenhut.
• B)the county sheriff's office.
• C)the county court.
• D)the state department of corrections.

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