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jboles
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That is interesting. What is the distinction? Jail is usually a holding area while prison is for serving a sentence?
putlake
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Yes, that's pretty much it.
http://www.diffen.com/difference/Jail_vs_Prison
nsp
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Jail is pre-conviction, prison post. (As a general rule, there are always exceptions)
lsaferite
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Frequently, convictions under 1 year stay in jail for the duration.
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