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The Impact Of State Standards And Enforcement Procedures On Local Jail Performance

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  • Joel A. Thompson
  • G. Larry Mays

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One of the recent trends in the field of criminal justice has been the development of state jail standards. The nature of local politics has meant that jails have been among the most poorly funded and operated governmental institutions. The result of decades of neglect is a fertile ground for inmate litigation. The interest shown by the courts, in a variety of operational and procedural areas, has been a key factor in leading many states to assume a greater role in local jail oversight. This article examines some of the problems facing jails and describes state efforts to address these problems through state‐level jail standards and enforcement procedures.

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  • Joel A. Thompson & G. Larry Mays, 1988. "The Impact Of State Standards And Enforcement Procedures On Local Jail Performance," Review of Policy Research, Policy Studies Organization, vol. 8(1), pages 55-71, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:revpol:v:8:y:1988:i:1:p:55-71
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1541-1338.1988.tb00915.x
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