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FAQs: Jails in Indian Country
What is the difference between jails and prisons?
Jails are locally-operated short term facilities that hold both inmates awaiting trial or sentencing... Read More
What is the difference between jurisdiction and custody counts?
To have jurisdiction means that an entity has legal authority over a prisoner. To have custody of a ... Read More