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FAQs: Special topics
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
Why do data take so long to collect and publish?
Data collections vary in scope, burden, and frequency of collection - see individual data colle... 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