within a day or two, to await resolution of their charges. >> come on out. >> but chronic offenders are those charged with violent crimes, could be held for weeks, months or even years. until their cases are tried and settled. during the intake process, these inmates are immediately separated from the others. >> so we put them in the isolation cells, but whenever we get here we do a walkaround. isn't that -- isn't he the one we dressed out yesterday? >> yeah. combative. this gentleman's isolated because he's combative with staff. so we wouldn't be surprised when he's ready to go upstairs for his permanent housing we get involved to move him, in case he starts fighting. >> unlike in prison, jail inmates often arrive fresh from a crime scene. the most dangerous are those who are still high or intoxicated. >> currently about seven out of every ten people that are booked in are under the influence of some form of drug. that's a big deal, because depending upon where the person is and what drug they took, is going to depend on their attitude.