Jail
Prison Minimum Security Low Security Medium Security High Security Correctional Complexes Supermax Administrative Close security Juvenile Psychiatric |
A place of detention; a place where a person is convicted or suspected of a crime is detained.
Holds people awaiting trial; people sentenced for a short period of time usually less than a year Run by the county sheriff's department Often operate work release programs, boot camps, and other specialized services Try to address educational needs while managing inmate behavior A place of long-term confinement for those convicted of serious crimes Holds people convicted of crimes and that are sentenced for long periods of time Run by the Prisons and Corrections office from each state or run federally Prison systems operate halfway houses, work release centers and community restitution centers Federal Prison Camps Have dormitory housing Low staff to inmate ratio Limited to none perimeter fencing Work and program oriented facilities Crimes that could lead to imprisonment here include nonviolent cases, drug abuse, or prisoners that moved for good behavior Double-fenced perimeters Dormitory or cubicle housing Strong work and program components Reflect the goal of returning the inmate a greater sense of responsibility while still under monitoring Have double fences with electronic detection systems Cell-type housing Wide variety of work and treatment programs Inmates present a moderate escape risk or moderate threat Also known as penitentiaries Highly secured perimeters Multiple and single occupant cell housing Close control of inmate movement Inmates present serious escape risks or pose serious threats to themselves or others Institutions with different missions and security levels all located in close proximity to each other Increase efficiency through the sharing of services Enable staff to gain experience at all security levels The worst of the worst Includes terrorists or violent prisoners Inmates have individual cells and are in lockdown for 23 hours a day Meals are served through "chuck holes" in the cell doors No contact with other inmates A classification of prisons for a specific purpose such as mentally ill offenders Range in security levels House inmates too dangerous for low security but did not commit a crime worthy of a medium secuirty Often located in seperate areas of a low or medium secuirty prison People who are under 17 or 18 Young offender facilities Hold minors who have been remanded into custody or serving sentence Confine patients who have committed a crime and are considered dangerous Refered to as Federal Medical Centers |