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the terms "prison" and "jail" have separate uses, though this is not always adhered to in casual speech and the manner in which correctional facilities are officially described varies by state.
* A "jail" holds people for shorter periods of time (for example, less than a year) or for pre-trial detention and is usually operated by a local government, typically the county sheriff.
* A "prison" or "penitentiary" holds people for longer periods of time, such as many years, and is operated by a state

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