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Question: What is the difference between jail and prison?
Answer: The most notable difference is that prison inmates have been tried and convicted of crimes, while those in jail may be awaiting trial. A prison is under the jurisdiction of either federal or state, while the jail holds people accused under federal, state, county and/or city laws. A jail holds inmates from two days to a year.
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On 09/19/02
Diggy from AZ said:
I think that it is great that you guys type in all the right stuff that us teenagers should learn about
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On 03/03/02
e from MD said:
Thank you for posting the answer. I always get the two confused! Your website is easy to use and very informative. thanx:)
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