Correctional Facility
/kɒˈrɛkʃənəl fəˈsɪləti/
Definitions
- (n.) A secure institution designated for the detention, rehabilitation, and management of individuals convicted of crimes or awaiting trial.
The defendant was remanded to a correctional facility until sentencing.
- (n.) A facility that provides custodial care and rehabilitative services as part of the criminal justice system.
Correctional facilities often include educational and vocational programs.
Forms
- correctional facilities
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Commentary
The term broadly covers various types of secure institutions under criminal jurisdiction; distinctions among facility types (jail vs. prison) often depend on jurisdiction and length of confinement.
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