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 are typically used to hold suspects following arrest and pending trial, as well as individuals serving short sentences (often one year or less). They are not typically used to hold inmates who have been sentenced to long periods of incarceration, as that falls under the jurisdiction of prisons. Jails may be operated by county or city authorities, rather than state police. While the percentage of female inmates may vary by location, it is not a defining characteristic of jails as a whole.

Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of Jails