Jails are used to hold mentally ill persons pending transfer to appropriate mental health facilities.

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Jails are sometimes used temporarily to hold mentally ill persons until they can be safely transferred to an appropriate mental health facility where they can receive appropriate treatment. However, jails are not intended for long-term treatment of mental illness and can exacerbate symptoms of mental illness due to the often harsh and restrictive nature of incarceration.

Jails Are Used to Hold Mentally Ill Persons Pending Transfer