any of various gold or silver or electrum coin units or coins of the ancient Greek states or cities. Origin of stater.
What are prisons for? They are used for taking away a person's freedom, as a punishment for breaking laws. They also keep dangerous people away from the public. In the UK prisons try to help prisoners get some skills that make it easier for them to fit back into society as law abiding citizens. That means people in prison can get education and training, it might include doing exams and having a job while they serve their sentence. Until about 200 years ago the main forms of punishment for crimes in England and Wales were execution or being sent to Australia.
Lansing Jail is a City Jail used by the jurisdictions of Lansing to confine inmates for short periods while awaiting trial or processing. As inmates are staying for only a short period, it has fewer amenities than a jail or prison. Inmates do, however, have access to bathroom facilities and are provided with meals during their stay. Lansing Jail may also have a common area in which inmates can socialize. Use the inmate search feature to find an inmate here.