Which type of facility is authorized to hold pretrial detainees and sentenced misdemeanants for periods longer than 48 hours?

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Jails are authorized to hold pretrial detainees and sentenced misdemeanants for periods longer than 48 hours. Prisons are for individuals who have been convicted of felonies and are serving a longer sentence. Work houses and lock-ups do not have the same level of authorization and capacity as jails.

Which Type of Facility Is Authorized to Hold Pretrial Detainees