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Polk County Jail

1985 NE 51st Pl
Des Moines, IA 50313
Phone:(515) 323-5400

Interview with Alan and Martin

JM: How long was your sentencing for?
Alan: Time served plus 90 Days - Deferred Judgment
Martin: two years probation six months lose of licence

JM: Did you spend time in a holding cell after your sentencing? If so, what was that like? If you didn't where did they they take you instead?
Alan: yes. the holding cell was cold and lonely. it was a cold, windowless cell with one metal bunk a metal door with a small window. it had a stainless steal all in one toilet and sink.
Martin: yes they took me to what inmates refer to as the fishbowl i waited ther for four to six hours then down to property where they put you in a box of a cell till they discharge you

Going to jail can be a scary experience. However, with the right information, you can feel better prepared for the day to day experiences of jail. We provide you with information from actual ex-inmates. These individuals have given information to help smooth out the process of going to jail, from sentencing to visitors and clothing in jail. While we can't promise jail won't still be hard, we can hope that the information you find here will help you make the transition as easy as possible.

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