What’s the difference between Jail and Prison(in the US specifically)?

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My friend said there is a clear difference and tried to explain it to me, but I still don’t really get it. Is jail like a holding place until you get to prison?

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Jail is where you go when you’re arrested, but before you’re convicted. If you post bail, you can leave jail until your trial is over. Most jails are run at the city or county level.

Prison is where you go after you’ve been tried and convicted of a crime. For some minor crimes, you may be sent to jail instead of a prison. Most prisons are run at the state or federal level.

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