👉 In the context of criminal justice, a "wardenry" is a type of administrative procedure where an individual who has been convicted of a crime may be placed in custody or confinement by a judge and ordered to serve time in a prison facility. This process can also refer to the process by which a judge orders the release of an inmate from jail based on the completion of certain conditions, such as serving community service or completing probation. Wardenries are typically used in jurisdictions where there is a need