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Peckerwood
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PeckerwoodIn the US penitentiary slang, a white prisoner.
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Penitentiary
A prison for the punishment of convicts.
Prisoner
One held in confinement against his will.
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Peck
A measure of capacity, equal to two gallons.
Pecker palace
In the US penitentiary slang, a place for conjugal visits.
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Prison reimbursement
"In some US states, a law allowing the state to collect money from prisoners to help defray the costs of imprisonment. All prisoners must notify the department of their assets, and a prisoner?s lack of cooperation in supplying such information can be taken into consideration by the Parole Board. Assets are reported to the Attorney General who determines whether to file a lawsuit for collection. The law allows the government to seek reimbursement if a prisoner has enough money to recover 10% of the estimated cost of care or 10% of the estimated cost for two years, whichever is less. Not more than 90% of the assets can be secured. Assets include payments from worker?s compensation, veteran?s compensation, previously earned salary or wages, bonuses, annuities, and retirement benefits. Money saved from wages and bonuses earned while in prison cannot be taken, according to the law.
Probation
A term of supervision afforded either a convicted felon or a convicted misdemeanant by a court as an alternative to prison or jail.
Protective segregation (prison)
In the US penitentiary jargon, a separate housing unit usually in a higher security prison for prisoners who are in danger of being assaulted by other prisoners. Movement and property in segregation areas is usually restricted. However, prisoners are ordinarily entitled to writing materials, normal meals, mattresses, visits, clothing, showers and exercise.
Punitive segregation (prison)
Usually a small section within the segregation unit of a higher security prison for prisoners who are confined as a sanction for violating prison rules.
Pecker palace
In the US penitentiary slang, a place for conjugal visits.
Peckerwood
Pelicanizing
In the US penitentiary slang, the process of implementing further restrictions at mainline prisons, resembling segregation units.
Pillow biter
In the US penitentiary slang, a prisoner who is a rape victim.
Pinner
In the US penitentiary slang, a marijuana cigarette the size of a toothpick.
Pipeline (prison)
In the US penitentiary slang, a channel through which contraband enters a prison.
Pitcher
In the US penitentiary slang, sexually dominant, aggressive.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Penitentiary
A prison for the punishment of convicts.
Prisoner
One held in confinement against his will.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Peck
A measure of capacity, equal to two gallons.
Pecker palace
In the US penitentiary slang, a place for conjugal visits.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Prison reimbursement
"In some US states, a law allowing the state to collect money from prisoners to help defray the costs of imprisonment. All prisoners must notify the department of their assets, and a prisoner?s lack of cooperation in supplying such information can be taken into consideration by the Parole Board. Assets are reported to the Attorney General who determines whether to file a lawsuit for collection. The law allows the government to seek reimbursement if a prisoner has enough money to recover 10% of the estimated cost of care or 10% of the estimated cost for two years, whichever is less. Not more than 90% of the assets can be secured. Assets include payments from worker?s compensation, veteran?s compensation, previously earned salary or wages, bonuses, annuities, and retirement benefits. Money saved from wages and bonuses earned while in prison cannot be taken, according to the law.
Probation
A term of supervision afforded either a convicted felon or a convicted misdemeanant by a court as an alternative to prison or jail.
Protective segregation (prison)
In the US penitentiary jargon, a separate housing unit usually in a higher security prison for prisoners who are in danger of being assaulted by other prisoners. Movement and property in segregation areas is usually restricted. However, prisoners are ordinarily entitled to writing materials, normal meals, mattresses, visits, clothing, showers and exercise.
Punitive segregation (prison)
Usually a small section within the segregation unit of a higher security prison for prisoners who are confined as a sanction for violating prison rules.
Pecker palace
In the US penitentiary slang, a place for conjugal visits.
Peckerwood
Pelicanizing
In the US penitentiary slang, the process of implementing further restrictions at mainline prisons, resembling segregation units.
Pillow biter
In the US penitentiary slang, a prisoner who is a rape victim.
Pinner
In the US penitentiary slang, a marijuana cigarette the size of a toothpick.
Pipeline (prison)
In the US penitentiary slang, a channel through which contraband enters a prison.
Pitcher
In the US penitentiary slang, sexually dominant, aggressive.
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