JM: What else would you want a friend or family member to know if they have a loved one going to this jail? Darrin: the most important thing when in Montcalm County
Jail is the person receives new unopened socks
underwear and t shirts within 24hr of going to
this jail and it would be a good idea to provide
enough for them to have 3 new pair out of their
personals each month they will be in jail. also as
much money as you can spare every week.the
spending limit used to be $25.00 per week. this
jail is always cold and the food is not much to
live off. if your loved ones get sick the medical
expenses are very costly. things on the commissary
list are also very expensive one change of whites
(1 t-shirt, 1 pair of socks, and 1 pair of
underwear) are almost the entire limit you are
allowed to spend. Jessica: Its not that bad the officers are real people so
they understand. I have high regard for them.
Also just know that there time should be spent on
focusing what they need to do to change there
path cause they don't need to come back. Be
supportive and WRITE THEM. That means so much
when your locked up.
JM: If somebody knows they will be serving time in this jail what is your advice to them? Darrin: bring as much money with you as you can. the food
is not very good and there is not much of it.
bring enough whites in new unopened packages to
allow you 3 pair of everything each month you will
be in this jail. their washing proses can be very
harsh on your white cloths with all the bleach
they use. but if you have extra in your personals
the guards will usually bring you new out of your
personals as long as you have some old to exchange. Jessica: Remember what you did and take accountability for
your actions and start to evaluate yourself cause
god gave you a road block for a reason use it and
better yourself. Cherish the ones who stand by
you and respect there feelings cause your not
just hurting yourself but the ones that love you.
JM: Please list any other jail or rehab facilities you have been to. Darrin: Osceola County Jail, Mecosta County Jail, Kent
County Jail, Alternative Directions, MDOC (MPF,
ITF, JCS, Newberry correctional), and SAI. Jessica: Sequioa Recovery Services Pontiac MI
Ionia County Jail Ionia MI
Kent County Jail Grand Rapids MI
Women's Huron Valley State Prison Yipsilanti MI