Jails are short-term facilities designed to house persons accused of crimes who are awaiting trial as well as convicted offenders who have short sentences, usually less than one year.

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Jails are indeed short-term facilities intended for those awaiting trial or serving sentences typically less than a year, in contrast to prisons which are long-term facilities for those serving longer sentences.

Jails Are Short-Term Facilities Designed to House Persons Accused of Crimes