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ILLINOIS COUNTY JAIL STANDARDS

NCJ Number
17387
Author(s)
ANON
Date Published
1972
Length
80 pages
Annotation
MANUAL OF STANDARDS FOR EFFECTIVE JAIL MANAGEMENT, SERVICES, AND TREATMENT PROGRAMS, INCLUDING SUCH AREAS AS JAIL ADMINISTRATION, LEGAL RIGHTS OF THE ACCUSED WHILE IN CUSTODY, AND PERSONNEL STANDARDS.
Abstract
OTHER TOPICS DISCUSSED ARE RECEIVING AND RELEASE PROCEDURES, SEGREGATION, SECURITY, FOOD SERVICES, UNUSUAL INMATES, SAFETY, PRISONER PRIVILIGES, SAFETY, SOCIAL SERVICES, SANITATION, AND HEALTH. A BIBLIOGRAPHY IS INCLUDED.