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Interview with Sarah, Sam, Corey, Emma and Jeff

JM: How often could you receive visitors?
Sarah: twice a week for an hour
Sam: Twice a week.
Corey: once a week.. never enough time to talk..30 mins tops vistors had to schedule a week in advance ..and early
Emma: I was allowed to receive visitors twice a week. However, I made an arrangement with my mother to see her once a week. There were a few times I was able to see her twice a week.
Jeff: 2 visitors at a time. twice a week for only one hour at a time

JM: Was the check-in process lengthy for those who came to see you?
Sarah: yes
Sam: 3 or 4 hours.
Corey: no...visitors put there personals in a locker,,go through a metal detector and a pat down by the cops and they are in. might be some restictions on clothong allowed by the visitor.
Emma: The first time was length for her, since she had no idea where to go, who to see, what to sign, what to bring and what not bring, etc. After that, the process became easier, and more familiar so it was nothing more then signing in, stating who she is visiting, and being searched for contraband. Then she sat in a seat designated by the sheriff, and I came in when I was called.
Jeff: it all depended on which day they came to see me or at which time the came. now they are told to be there 20mins early just in case

JM: What was the visiting environment like?
Sarah: tense
Sam: They had an open area island whic was like a four foot hight wall that had a bench on either side so you could hug you visitor.
Corey: not very comfortable for the inmate. chairs are hard on the back. but it was a clean place for the visitors. of course it has to be right. no vending machines..no drinks. not for either party. nothing for the visitors children to do. not allowed to get up and stretch. also not very private when it comes to others hearing yer conversation.
Emma: The visiting environment was extremely open. There was a small wall of plexiglass, about 10-12 inches high. The inmates and visitors were NOT allowed to touch, only to greet and say good bye. There was only arms length on either side of you, that separated you and the other inmates. There was no privacy at all. Hand had to be in sight at all times, never in pockets or under the desk.
Jeff: it sucked you sit on these hard small metal chairs. you can only hug and give a kiss in the beginning and the end. other wise it sucks. you are sitting right next to other inmates families and if there loud it really hinders your time with your loved ones

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