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Describe the key differences between jail and prison.

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Jail and Prison are often used interchangeably, but they serve different purposes. The key difference: jails are intended for short sentences and temporary confinement while prisons are for felony sentencing longer than a year.

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JAIL- jails are intended for short sentences and temporary confinement

PRISONS- prisons are for felony sentencing longer than a year.

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