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Prison Violence

How long does lockdown last after a riot

depending on the fallout from the riot, they consider injuries and property damage to decide how long a lockdown will last.
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✓ Verified answer December 12,2022 · Prison Violence
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depending on the fallout from the riot, they consider injuries and property damage to decide how long a lockdown will last. My best guess if it was a real riot, it will be months before any privileges are reinstated

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Accepted Answer Date Created: December 12,2022
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