CJA 234 Jail and Prison

CJA 234

Jails and prisons from the outside perspective seem to have the same meaning. Although jails

and prisons are a part of the criminal justice system correctional system, the fact is jails and

prisons are different. The jail system is a short-term facility where inmates are confined until

their trial date. State and Federal prisons are long-term facilities where inmates are confined after

being convicted.

The roles and functions of jails throughout history set the standards for jail. An inmate is

taken after they have been arrested for committing a crime. Jail is a short-term location for

inmates who are awaiting trial or sentencing. Inmates sentenced to twelve months or less serve

their time in jail. Jails are owned and operated by the...