Which of the following is a characteristic of jails?
A) hold inmates who have been sentenced to long periods of incarceration
B) operated by the state police
C) hold 44% female inmates
D) hold suspects following arrest and pending trial

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Jails typically hold suspects who have been arrested and are awaiting trial or sentencing, as well as those who have been sentenced to short-term incarceration (usually less than one year). They are operated at the local level, not by state police. While the percentage of female inmates in jails may vary by jurisdiction, it is not a defining characteristic of jails. Holding inmates who have been sentenced to long periods of incarceration is more commonly associated with prisons.

Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of Jails