Phrases with «main jail»

The phrase "main jail" refers to the primary or central facility where people who are arrested or convicted of a crime are held in custody. It is the main place where individuals await trial, serve their sentences, or are temporarily detained. Full definition

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Sentences with «main jail»

For months, protesters hounded Mayor Bill de Blasio at town hall - style meetings and fund - raisers from Manhattan to Fort Lauderdale, Fla., demanding that he shut down New York City's main jail complex on Rikers Island. (nytimes.com)
Zachary Cruz, 18, was booked into the Broward Main Jail Monday, the same jail where his older brother is locked up. (sun-sentinel.com)
Nikolas Cruz, 19, was booked into the Broward County main jail Thursday morning and charged in the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School that left at least 17 people dead and several more injured. (sun-sentinel.com)
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Phrases with «main jail»

Sentences with «main jail»

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