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Interview with Harry, Qtip, Hanna, DoneMyTime, Linda, Missy, Josh, Alex, Chrissy, Charlie, Melissa, Harley, Billy, Jimmy and Gary

JM: What clothes could you have brought in to wear in the jail (underwear, socks, etc.)?
Harry: We all wore the same uniform. Blues or Oranges.
Qtip: pants shirt sweater
Hanna: Blue or orange tops and bottoms. Orange was for the violent criminals. Sweatshirt, socks, bra, panties, plastic shoes.
DoneMyTime: lol... blue or orange jail suits, sweatshirts, towel, socks
Linda: BLUE TOP/PANTS OR GRAY SWEAT SHIRTS
Missy: BLUE PANT SUITES EXCEPT VIOLENT CRIMES.
Josh: Blue prison uniform for most inmates and orange prison uniforms for violent offenders. Sweatshirts are provided and must be worn under the colored top.
Alex: Jail issue uniform. Not comfortable, ill fitting and not fashionable.
Chrissy: BLUE DIRTY PANTS SHIRTS
Charlie: You were only allowed to wear what the jail gave you. No, outside clothing was allowed.
Melissa: I couldn't bring anything. I was placed in a room by myself and told to strip naked. Then I was told to hand the guard my clothes after stripping. After I did this she handed me pants, a shirt, socks, underwear (no bra until you get to general population), white socks, and flip flop sandals.
Harley: nothin they give u clothes too put on ... so u dont have a choose
Billy: NO THEY GIVE YOU SOCK AND MORE TOO PUT ON U CANT BRING ANYTHING TOO THE JAIL AT ALL
Jimmy: they give u new clothes too put on u cant bring your on at all

JM: If you had a set uniform, what did it look like? Please be specific about each piece of clothing issued to you.
Harry: Blue or orange pullover shirt and pants, and sandals.
Qtip: blue and yes
DoneMyTime: blue suit
Linda: BLUE TOP/PANTS
Missy: YES,BLUE
Josh: Blue shirt and pants, white socks and underwear, red sandals for shoes and a sweatshirt.
Alex: Blue, ill fitting and ugly.
Chrissy: YES WHITE AND BLUE
Gary: Blue with inmate on back
Charlie: We had blue pants with elastic to hold them up, blue shirts with one pocket on the chest, long socks, white boxers, and a gray sweatshirt.
Melissa: I was issued a matching top and pants of a solid color. It's a deep blueish-purple color. I was also issued white socks, brown flip flop sandals, and white granny panties. Once I entered general population, I was issued a new top and bottom (because it was wash day). I was also issued a long sleeved shirt that came below my knees in length for a nightgown, and finally a white sports bra. I also was issued a gray sweatshirt, towel, face cloth, and a plastic mini pitcher with a tooth brush, tooth paste, and small bar of soap in it. I was not given any deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, or a razor.
Harley: nothin about it i want my own clothes too put on ... everybody wear thenm same clothes there not clean at all too me..... no
Billy: ALL ON PEISE IT WAS BLUE IT WAS LONG NIT NICE AT ALL U HAD TOO WEW THE SAME THING EVERYDAY NOT GOOD AT ALL
Jimmy: yes we had a set uniform we change out every thursday the same foreal just give us clean ones thats how that work that was ok

JM: Were there any assigned clothes in high demand that an inmate should look for when getting clothing assigned?
Harry: I always wanted a sweatshirt, but took me asking over and over to get one. They keep it around 60 degrees in jail to keep down infectious diseases.
Qtip: no
Hanna: Sweatshirt! It is absolutely freezing in jail! I didn't get a sweatshirt for the first week because the jailer didn't want to get me one. So try to get one ASAP or you will be cold.
DoneMyTime: sweatshirts and socks
Linda: NEW ITEMS.YES
Missy: YES,BRAND NEW UNDER WEAR THAT HAVE NOT BEEN WORN BY ANYONE ELSE.
Josh: Get a sweatshirt. The Cobb County Jail is cold.
Alex: Clothing that's proper size
Charlie: Most of the time people would just try to get stuff that looked newer and not like it had been worn a million times.
Melissa: I was given a sweatshirt, but it can get very cold. If there is a shortage I would suggest getting a sweatshirt.
Harley: yes get inline do what u ask too do ...
Billy: YES DIFFERENT COLOR MEAN ALOT SO THEY GO BY YOUR CHARGE..
Jimmy: different clothrs had diffrernt colors and they go buy what your charge was too all so

JM: Was the clothing different between men and women?
Harry: No.
Qtip: yea woman had bra and panties men had boxers
Hanna: No. Men just wore boxers and women had a sports bra and pre- worn underwear!
DoneMyTime: no
Linda: YES MENS WORE ORANGE JUMPERS KHAKI
Missy: NO,ONLY THE PEOPLE WITH VIOLENT CRIMES.
Josh: No.
Alex: I never encountered any women. I would not know.
Gary: nope
Charlie: No, men and women had the same thing.
Melissa: Both men and woman were issued the same pants and shirt, white socks, & sandals from what I remember. The only difference is the color of the wrist band they issue inmates. One color designates misdemeanor and the other color designates felony. The color for each are the same, regardless of sex.
Harley: no all the same clothes
Billy: YES TRE WHERE DIDFERENT COLORS
Jimmy: diffrernt colors thats all i seen.

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