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Sentencing Questions

Is Dayton Plane State jail permanent or transitional?

My daughter was given 2 yrs. TDC and sent to Dayton Plane State jail is that just to wait to be sent somewhere else? They never said state jail time ..they told us TDCJ? 

Dayton Plane State Jail is a women's prison within the TDCJ, a State of Texas correctional facility.
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✓ Verified answer May 13,2016 · Sentencing Questions
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Dayton Plane State Jail is a women's prison within the TDCJ, a State of Texas correctional facility. If she has a two year sentence, this is where she will be doing her time.

Accepted Answer Date Created: May 13,2016
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