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r&r
What does r&r mean?
The intake and release department that processes prisoners entering or leaving an institution.
"He sat in R&R for hours before getting his housing assignment."
Origin
Initialism for Receiving and Release.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'R&R' mean in prison?
R&R stands for Receiving and Release, the department that processes prisoners entering or leaving an institution.
What happens in R&R?
Inmates are processed in on arrival or out on release, which can involve paperwork, property handling, and waiting before a housing assignment.
Is prison 'R&R' the same as military R&R?
No. In the military R&R means Rest and Relaxation, but in corrections it's an initialism for Receiving and Release.
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