What are jails?, law homework help

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Answer 3 of 5 in your first post:

1. What are jails? In your area of residence, who administratively handles the jail? Why? From your perspective is this working for the community? Comment  on this video:

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JpFCPHyPhY&list=PL179A4B03E0583FAC&index=10

2. What are the qualifications for a jailer in your community? Training requirements?

3. As a whole (chapter 5), what do you think is the best of the intermediate sanctions? Why?

4. What is probation? Is it effective? What are the duties of a probation officer? Pay? Career track?

5. What are drug courts? Does your area of residence or state have drug courts. Post at least one article on drug courts in your state/local area.