Interview with Cyle, Caesar, Liz, Samuel, Nick and Teresa
JM: What else would you want a friend or family member to know if they have a loved one going to this jail? Cyle: To bring in a book for your loved one, and a
sweater! Caesar: It's not bad at all. The worst thing is the food
and the time away from your family. As long as
you kept to yourself, there was no problems,
most everyone just wanted to do their time and
get out. That was the case in the new pods, and
as a trusee. At least that was my case. Liz: Go and visit, and write, and put money on their books! Samuel: Cigs white socks and boxers can be taken in it's cold in
holding so dress warm and take some Tylenol pm it's hard to
sleep on concrete Nick: I would want them to know to just stay quiet, stay
respectful, use the most boring time to exercise,
lay, or sleep, or pray and maybe find one or two
people to talk to Teresa: I would want a friend or family member to know
before going to this jail to have money on their
account for snacks as the food is aweful and to get
the family and friends to write them to give them
something to do.
JM: If somebody knows they will be serving time in this jail what is your advice to them? Cyle: Never get arrested!!!! Caesar: I was told (by my lawyer) that I would become a
trustee as soon as i got processed in. That is
not always the case. It took me almost 2 weeks
to become one. Once your in jail, start putting
in a request daily. Liz: ask for trustee, if you can do outdoor, bring a
couple white tees, socks, underwear, and you can
bring as many unopened packs of smokes as you can
carry. Nick: Try to stay clean the best you can as you can and
will get very sick because it is so unbelievable
dirty in the whole jail. Stay quiet and be
respectful Teresa: I would say keep your nose clean, your head down,
and be very respectful to the staff even if they are
not respectful to you, and try to sleep as much as
possible to pass the time.
JM: Please list any other jail or rehab facilities you have been to. Nick: I have been to dallas county jail too Teresa: none