What if an inmate has a longer sentence than12 months? Will they be sent somewhere else?
Rebecca Lemons
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Depending on the length of the sentence (over 12 months) and the bed space available in county, they will probably get moved to a state facility to serve the
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Depending on the length of the sentence (over 12 months) and the bed space available in county, they will probably get moved to a state facility to serve the balance of what time remains
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Accepted Answer Date Created: April 26,2022
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Last reviewed May 2022.