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Ottawa County Jail

12130 Fillmore St
West Olive, MI 49460
Phone:(616) 786-4140

Interview with Lily, padilla and Dawn

JM: How long was your sentencing for?
Lily: 1 year
padilla: One day
Dawn: my sentencing was for 93 days i think I actually did around 75

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?
Lily: i did my time at the women's jail in Lynwood.
padilla: No
Dawn: I spent a night in a holding cell. I always think that the holding cell is awful. Due to small space with lots of other women. There was a tv in the waiting room so i was able to watch it.

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