Reviews for Dallas County Jail
Reviews by Concerned American, Lisa M. and Bonnie
JM: Which jail did you visit?
Concerned American: The Extremely Sad West Tower
Lisa M.: Dallas County
Bonnie: Dallas County North Tower
JM: How long ago was your visit?
Concerned American: No Comment
Lisa M.: yeasterday
Bonnie: on a weekly basis
JM: How many times did you visit?
Concerned American: No Comment
Bonnie: 2
JM: How do you go about making an appointment to see an inmate?
Concerned American: Did you say "Appointment?" I don't believe that
is the correct word here. You mean first get on
an inmate's visiting list, possibly stand in
line with the rest of the unfortunate family and
friend members, get processed like cattle,
finally get seated in a most sterile visitors
booth that is usually disgusting, wait for the
inmate to be put in a closet cell in front of
you, and then you get your visit that can be
interrupted at any given moment.
Bonnie: i get there about 5:00pm and wait til 7:00pm
when they start letting people in to check point
and go upstairs
JM: How long did check-in process take?
Concerned American: Anywhere from one to two hours, even though you
arrived earily and stood in the front of the
line (according to how fast you fill out the
form,) as you literally line up and are all
processed at the convenience of the system.
Lisa M.: 2 hr
Bonnie: not very long well to me seems fast and easy i
guess because i have been going there for a year
JM: Were the guards accommodating?
Concerned American: There are isolated incidents where you will run
into a kind, intelligent, or at least a
considerate guard, but several of the
guards/staff have a total disregard for this
type of human life housed in a world of horrific
circumstances, and some even have a joyous
attitude in the pain and suffering endured by
those who have no recourse. The laughing
comments, foul answers to totally understandable
concerns, and the often over-exuding in power
driven motives, are all quite disgusting to say
the least. From a personal aspect, I am an
educated, sensible, compassionate-humanitarian
at heart, and in my opinion, I believe that some
fail to realize that the position of a "visitor"
means we have a choice, so the word "respect" is
a universal term that should apply to everyone,
even the incarcerated. Justice is a slow turning
wheel, and for some, it comes too late. My
question; I am anxious to see if my interview
even gets in print.
Lisa M.: yes
Bonnie: somewhat a few at first now they all know me to
the point that i always ask to assist with
handing out the visitors slips { i like to
assist } that's just my personality :)they all
nice
JM: What was the visiting environment like?
Concerned American: Endless words that describe intense sadness, a
state of urgency, depression, debilitating,
emotional, uncomfortable, fearful, and any other
term describing the complete process of a
degrading experience.
Lisa M.: Hot and long
Bonnie: sometimes it can get very noisey and loud well i
can relate to all those women that go see their
boyfriends and or husbands im in the same boat :(
JM: How long was your visit? Did the guards ever allow you to take extra time?
Concerned American: Not ever long enough, when you are separated
from the value of human touch, the absence of
privacy, and the minutes that tick away closer
to the reality of what is going to happen next.
No guards have ever allowed me to take extra
time, much less even care whether I visit or
not. Realistically, I would have to guess I get
around 30 minutes.
Lisa M.: 20 min no we were not able to take any more time
Bonnie: the most i've been there with my spouse is about
an hour { we love it } especially when our visit
goes well i mean we aint crying bc we are apart
im still there for him and that's what matters
to me
JM: What was the parking situation like?
Concerned American: Well, you pay to park, and that is another form
of revenue against people that are already
tapped out financially from lawyers, bonds, fees
to the courts, and any other legal form of funds
the system can come up with to impose. Not to
mention, you have several poor and less
fortunate souls in front of the jails asking for
money or help. I don't quite understand why they
would pick a venue that could easily get them
either constantly run off or arrested,; but
maybe a bed and food in jail is better than a
cold night on the streets with nothing to eat.
Lisa M.: It was ok, at one point some one broke my window
on my car
Bonnie: is alright im ok with it although back in aug
2011 i was involved in a auto accident because a
[ guard ] was driving so fast trying to get to
the exit crossing the whole parking lot bc there
wasn't alot of vechiles parked and she hit me so
now i drive even more careful and turn all over
making sure aint no cars coming wrong way
JM: What advice would you offer to somebody who is going to visit an inmate in this jail?
Concerned American: Anything you say can and will be used against
you or yours in the court of law. And yes, that
applies to visitors as well. Be very aware of
your surroundings, and try to mentally and
spiritually take your loved one to a better
place while visiting, as that is truly the one
thing that gives hope and strength to the
inmates sanity. Please be kind to one another,
as from the outside looking in, the visitors are
doing time too.
Bonnie: be patient understand the person whom they are
going to see and put yourself in their shoes
it's hard yes i know but i look up to heaven he
is the one given me the strength to keep going
GOD is in control of my mans situation i just do
my part which is pray to him i couldn't have
done it til this day without Jesus by my side i
pray when im down i feel piece after im done
praying becuase Jesus gives me the piece i need
and the comfort to know is all right even though
it all looks dark and seems that im walking thru
the desert alone in realty IM NOT Jesus is
carrying me and has everything in control i
trust in GOD you should too try him you wont
regret it . . . . JESUS LOVE YOU Be Still, Know
that I am God Salms 46:10 this verse was texted
to me the day my man was convicted last year and
im holding to that verse God hasnt' given his
last word is what matters and counts man did but
not Jesus and that will be Victorious and we
will be here to share all these people that come
here looking for some kind of advise or just
browing i will be back here to share all the
glories that God has made I AM in
Victory. . . . .
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