Contract Prison
/ˈkɒntrækt ˈprɪzən/
Definitions
- (n.) A prison operated by a private company under a government contract to house inmates.
The state expanded its use of contract prisons to manage overcrowding in public facilities.
Forms
- contract prison
- contract prisons
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Commentary
The term emphasizes the contractual relationship between government authorities and private entities managing incarceration; drafting should specify the nature of the contract and oversight.
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