In the United States, the concept of “innocent until proven guilty” creates many problems for local jails. Which portion of the jail population is in direct conflict with the presumption of innocence?

a. Individuals being held for the military
b. Persons awaiting transfer to state correctional facilities
c. Persons awaiting transfer to federal correctional facilities
d. Pretrial detainees


d. Pretrial detainees

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