A jail is a short-term detaining facility for those awaiting trial or for those convicted of minor offenses.
A prison, sometimes referred to as a penitentiary, is a long-term detaining facility for those convicted of major offenses.
A jail is a short-term detaining facility for those awaiting trial or for those convicted of minor offenses.
A prison, sometimes referred to as a penitentiary, is a long-term detaining facility for those convicted of major offenses.