In the colonial era of the American republic, correctional institutions were not widely used for punishment and jails were used for the purpose of:

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In the colonial era, jails were primarily used to detain individuals awaiting trial or punishment, as well as to hold those who were unable to pay their debts. They were not typically used as a form of punishment in themselves.

In the Colonial Era of the American Republic, Correctional Institutions