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What does it mean when the inmate is in intake??

Intake is where the people coming into a facility are first processed.
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✓ Verified answer August 01,2014 · Commissary
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Intake is where the people coming into a facility are first processed. They are usually there for several hours to several days. Once they are designated, they are usually moved to a more "permanent" housing facility.
Accepted Answer Date Created: August 01,2014
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