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Interview with Jessica, Joe Smith, Rod, Ben and Jade

JM: What clothes could you have brought in to wear in the jail (underwear, socks, etc.)?
Jessica: I HAD TO WEAR A FORM OF "JAIL SCRUBS". I COULD NOT WEAR MY NORMAL STREET CLOTHES. THE SCRUBS WERE ORANGE.
Joe Smith: everyone wore an orange jumpsuit and the gross part was that you were issued one pair of underwear and you never got ther opportunity to exchange them.
Rod: jail clohes
Ben: nothing could be brought to you. you wore their underwear and socks and wore a jumpsuit
Jade: nothing, but you could buy long jons top and bottoms and under wears and bras.

JM: If you had a set uniform, what did it look like? Please be specific about each piece of clothing issued to you.
Jessica: YES, AS ABOVE. THE "JAIL SCRUBS" WERE ORANGE. SHORT SLEEVED SHIRT WITH PANTS. VERY THIN MATERIAL.
Joe Smith: Orange jumpsuit
Ben: the jumpsuit there was bright orange in color and it was a one piece. On the back it had some letters on it and you were given flip flops.
Jade: brown flip flops, Orange socks. their under wear and a sports bra. A short sleeve orange top (looked like a hospital scrub top) and orange elastic pants.

JM: Were there any assigned clothes in high demand that an inmate should look for when getting clothing assigned?
Jessica: NO, NOT TO MY KNOWLEDGE.
Joe Smith: NO, everyone had the same clothing options
Ben: no you do not get a choice for clothes you just get your size
Jade: Yes, the size large. We only changed out clothes twice a week.

JM: Was the clothing different between men and women?
Jessica: NO, I DO NOT BELIEVE SO. I JUST REMEMBER THE ORANGE COLOR OF THE SCRUBS.
Joe Smith: Just a different color jumpsuit.
Ben: not sure I didnt get to see any women
Jade: yes, we wore two [peice or tops and bottoms. While the men wear orange jump suits.

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