The criminal justice system uses two primary methods to hold people. One such placement is jails, where people are held short-term. All of the following statements are true about jails, EXCEPT:
A) Potentially dangerous offenders are held in jail until trial, for the sake of public safety.
B) Nonviolent criminals are held in jail until trial, to prevent them from fleeing.
C) People convicted of misdemeanors serve out their short sentences in jails.
D) People convicted of white-collar crimes serve out their sentences in jails.
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