Reviewed on: June 10,2017
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What happens if your put on a hold

In short, it means there is a warrant from someone else for a totally different charge. A "detention hold" is legally binding direction to the current detention
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In short, it means there is a warrant from someone else for a totally different charge. A "detention hold" is legally binding direction to the current detention facility ONLY release you into their custody after you have served your time for the current sentence.

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