Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Early local jails were small and held only murderers.
2. About 75% of individuals in jail are awaiting trial or sentencing.
3. In general, if a person's sentence is less than 12 months, that person will serve his or her time in jail.
4. In the early years of the 20th century, police arrested and jailed women who tried to vote.
5. Jails are often used as holding facilities for individuals who are being transferred.


1. False
2. False
3. True
4. True
5. True

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