Which of the Following Was Not Characteristic of Early Jails

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was not characteristic of early jails?

• A) They were overcrowded
• B) Prisoners were required to pay their own way.
• C) Did not have basic necessities such as heating, water, or plumbing.
• D) Facilities had large cell sizes designed for multiple inmates

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