County Jail
/ˈkaʊnti dʒeɪl/
Definitions
- (n.) A local detention facility operated by a county government for holding individuals awaiting trial or serving short sentences.
The defendant was held at the county jail until her court date.
Forms
- county jail
- county jails
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Commentary
County jails generally differ from prisons by holding detainees for shorter periods and being locally managed.
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