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- Jail Definition & Meaning - Merriam-WebsterThe meaning of JAIL is a place of confinement for persons held in lawful custody; specifically : such a place under the jurisdiction of a local government (such as a county) for the confinement of persons awaiting trial or those convicted of minor crimes. How to use jail in a sentence.
- Prison - WikipediaA jail holds people for shorter periods of time or for pre-trial detention and is usually operated by a local government, typically the county sheriff. A prison or penitentiary holds people for longer periods of time, such as many years, and is operated by a state or federal government.
- Home - Linn County Sheriff's OfficeLinn County Sheriff’s Office and Jail. 1115 Jackson St. SE Albany, OR 97322 View All Locations
- Jail and Prison: What's the difference? - Merriam-WebsterJail and prison are often used interchangeably as places of confinement. If you want to be specific jail can be used to describe a place for those awaiting trial or held for minor crimes, whereas prison describes a place for criminals convicted of serious crimes.
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