noun a place of confinement, typically for those awaiting trial or convicted of a crime
Jail is used as a form of punishment for criminal offenses that are less serious than those requiring prison sentences.
Jail is a facility where individuals are held in custody after being arrested or convicted of a crime.
Jail is a part of the legal system where individuals are temporarily held before trial or sentencing.
Jail is a type of correctional facility where individuals serve short-term sentences or are held while awaiting trial.
The writer visited a jail to conduct research for their next novel.
The psychologist provided therapy sessions for inmates in the jail.
The lawyer represented their client in a court case involving jail time.
The social worker helped individuals reintegrate into society after being released from jail.
The criminal justice professor studied the effectiveness of rehabilitation programs in jails.