One such alternative is to complete mandated time in a Private Jail. A private jail is also known as a city jail and is generally a facility that works in contract with a government agency. While it is supervised and has the same restrictions on freedom as a county jail, it provides a much more relaxed environment.
Private jails are cleaner and allow for private rooms. They also allow those enrolled to bring in laptops and books and things that are within reason. Some private jails also allow those serving time to not have to serve it continuously. For example, if someone is to serve 8 days in jail, they do not have to come in 8 days all at once.
They have the option to serve 4 weekends and be free to return home on weekdays. Private jails seems like the obvious alternative to serving a sentence in a county jail, however there are some drawbacks.
For one thing, private jails are expensive. Additionally, a sentence served in a private jail will not be reduced for good behavior, or good time credits. When a sentence is for, lets say, ten days, the person will serve the full ten days if it is served in a private jail. Serving time in a private jail is not at the election of the sentenced person, it is only after the court has allowed them to do so.
The person must qualify, and be granted the opportunity to do so by the Judge. Exercise As equipment and space becomes available, some exercise or recreation may become available for those who obey the rules.
Grievance Procedure The grievance procedure provides a means of allowing you to express your complaints in a constructive manner, which will assist the Department in maintaining fair, and humane jail administration policies.
Sheriff shall notify you in writing or orally within 72 hours three working days of these determinations, Upon submission of each petition and within a reasonable time, not to exceed thirty days, the Sheriff or his designee shall report in writing his decision and findings.
Inmate Counts In most cases, a formal inmate count will not be necessary but at times one may be needed. Inmate Personal Items Items permitted into the cell blocks are as follows: 3 changes of underclothing, socks, handkerchiefs white only-no writing Inmates may request to have their underclothing labeled with a marker to assist in identifying them.
Staff will mark clean clothing only if requested to do so. Initials will be used. Religious articles - soft-covered prayer books and Bibles Religious medals not to exceed 2" in diameter or Height Photographs - unframed except for paper folders Limited to 2 only - no larger than 5" x 7" Polaroid pictures are not allowed One deck of playing cards per inmate One approved game per cellblock at a time.
No jigsaw puzzles allowed Plain wedding bands the jail is not responsible for loss of wedding bands kept by inmate Magazines, newspapers, etc. Shoes -jail issued All personal property must fit inside the storage container Provided. Inmate Rooms When you are assigned to a cell or bunk, it is your responsibility to keep the assigned cell in a high degree of cleanliness.
Inmate Rules When you are admitted into the jail, the rules apply to you. Officers are to be addressed as officers, by their rank, or by their proper name. Disrespectful behavior such as cursing or name-calling toward jail staff, outside agencies staff, or visitors, will lead to disciplinary action. Disciplinary action may also be taken when inmates are disrespectful toward each other.
You will not communicate or attempt communication with persons outside of your cellblock. You are not allowed to make any gestures, signs, or commit any actions that are in poor taste visible through the Windows. You are not allowed to stand on beds, sinks, etc. You are not allowed to accept anything from anyone directly unless okayed by the Jail Staff. You are not allowed to cross the black lines indicating a restricted area without permission from the Jail Staff. You may not tamper with windows, door locks, electric or plumbing fixtures, If these fixtures are not working properly, report them to the Jail Staff.
Entering any cell other than your own is not permitted and can lead to disciplinary action You are not allowed to have money in your possession. You are not allowed to transfer any money to another inmate.
Request slips shall be accepted once each day; submit them at the time designated. Request slips will be filled during the night shift and delivered in the morning. All request slips shall contain your name, cell block number, and the request, written in a clear manner. If on work details you may not leave the place of assignment except by permission of the Jail Staff.
If you are injured in any way, report this to the officer in charge or any jail officer You are subject to search at any time.
Cells are subject to search at any time. The type of search shall be determined by the Jail Supervisor, based on the existing circumstances, You may be assigned to a different cellblock as part of the search procedure. You may be moved to a different cellblock at any time. All lockers are subject to search at any time without the inmate being present All special requests, complaints, or grievances shall be made in writing and given to the Jail Supervisor on duty.
If the Jail Supervisor cannot respond, it will be referred to the Jail Administrator. Inmate Workers Inmate workers provide help in the washing of dishes and utensils and maintaining County-owned buildings, grounds and equipment.
Recommended guidelines for selection of inmate workers are: Minimum of 10 days to serve Under sentence with NO pending charges or holds If under sentence as part of probation, the probation officer must be notified and approve Jail Staff must submit the information to the Jail Supervisor for approval Jail Supervisors will make the final selection of inmate workers.
Library You will be allowed to choose library books once each week, A limit of 4 books maybe checked out at any one time. Living Conditions The Jail Staff of the Wood County Jail is responsible for your safeguarding, maintaining sanitary and healthful living conditions and providing fair treatment until you are released.
Your attention to sanitation and tidiness will help maintain a pleasant environment and make your stay as comfortable as possible. Remember that your conduct, attitude, and cooperativeness will have a direct bearing on what privileges are made available to you. It is your responsibility to earn these privileges by obeying the rules and conducting yourself appropriately. You must do your share of cleaning and general housekeeping each day.
You are required to make your bed after breakfast and straighten up the areas needed. Beds will remained made until lockdown. All personal items in your cell must be stored neatly and orderly in your storage container.
Only shoes will be allowed on the floor. You may lie on top of the bed at any time and cover up with the blanket, but must remain in your uniform during non-lockdown hours. All doors, beds, shelves, tables, bars, floors and lavatories are expected to be cleaned at least twice weekly and kept as clean as possible between cleaning days. Materials needed for this purpose will be supplied. No items will be placed on the doors, windows, walls, bars, or bunks.
Accumulations of newspapers and magazines will not be allowed. No papers of any type are allowed to be placed on the bars. Smoking is prohibited at all times, Possession of matches, lighters, or tobacco products is also prohibited.
Do not throw trash on the floors. Writing or drawing on the walls or other surfaces is strictly forbidden. You are not allowed to display pictures depicting sexual acts. Disruption caused by loud talking, whistling, profanity or obscenities will not be tolerated. Lockdown and lights out will be at PM. Television shut-off will be at midnight weekdays, Television shut-off will be at about AM on Friday and Saturday if the cell has received no conduct reports.
Television may be turned off at any time the block receives a conduct report,. These lockdowns will be only for as long as needed to complete the task and are not for discipline reasons, At times you will be asked to leave the cellblock and will be placed in other cells or rooms so that authorized staff can enter the cell area.
Mail All correspondence will be sent through the U. For those not having any funds, the Jail will provide the normal postage for one 1 letter a week being sent to a friend or family member and postage for legal correspondence, All mail must be addressed to: Wood County Jail Your name Market Street P0 Box Wis Rapids WI A return name and address must be on all mail received.
Meals A proper and well-balanced diet is provided for you. Dentaland Psychiatric At the time of being booked in, you will be asked about your medical background. Personal Hygiene After processing and being placed into a cellblock area, you will take a shower as soon as it is available.
Smoking No smoking is allowed in the Jail, No tobacco products or burning materials are allowed to be with the inmate or in the cell. Uniforms From breakfast until lockdown, a uniform will be required at all times, While in the cell area, you may have it removed from your shoulders. Visitation All persons entering in or leaving the jail area are subject to a complete search or their person and belongings.
Rules and Disciplinary Action These rules, in addition to the other regulations found in other sections of this booklet, will govern your conduct.
Offenses Against Property Offenses with punishment up to ten 10 days lockdown: Theft Damage or destruction of property by fire or any means Rioting Possession of money Possession of another person's property Writing on walls or furniture, attaching pictures to walls or furniture, covering lights, covering windows, covering or limiting Jail Staff observation of cell area, or otherwise defacing any County- owned property. Offenses Impeding the Administration of Justice within the Wood County Jail Offenses with punishment up to ten 10 days lockdown: Lying or making false statements Offering a bribe or anything of value to any official or staff member.
Other Circumstances for lockdown: Offenses with punishment up to ten 10 days lockdown: By request of the inmate Investigation of criminal activity Shakedown of units and sections of the Wood County Jail Upon order of the Sheriff or Jail Administrator when a security factor is present.
Alarm clocks and watches may be permitted; however mobile phones, chargers, or SIM cards are not permitted in any prison. Any medication that staff or doctors have agreed to may also be kept in the cell.
Prison staff will often do cell checks to make sure people in prison do not have any non-permitted items. Prisoners should be able to work their way through their sentences, leading towards prison incentives, for example, perhaps aiming towards a better cell or even a single cell, a specific job within the prison or additional visits. Those who follow the rules can earn privileges if they behave well.
Privileges are different in each prison; prison staff can explain to the prisoner how the scheme works. This is a very quick guide to what to expect when starting a prison sentence. We use cookies. By browsing our site you agree to our use of cookies.
What to expect when starting a prison sentence This information sheet will tell you about what generally happens when a person first enters the prison system. Arrival After people are sentenced, they are taken from court and initially transported to the nearest reception prison for the first few nights. Identity The prisoner will be issued with a prison number and given a release date Earliest Date of Release, or EDL and the qualifying date of possible release on an electronic tag, if applicable — this is called Home Detention Curfew HDC.
Health Prisoners will have the opportunity to see a doctor or nurse. First night in custody After all procedures at reception are completed, the prisoner may be offered a bath or shower and will then be taken to the cell in which they will spend their first night. After the first night Prisoners will be shown to their cells and issued with bedding and compulsory prison clothing if required. Book cart provides access to up to 10 books per week.
Sanity saving for sure! Great Story! Thanks for sharing. If I have a criminal client in the future, you will definitely be on my short list for referrals. A fair warning I'd say and proof that things could be worse. Helpful for many I'm sure. Some of the deputies are nice and fair but others are dicks and there to exert control over uou. Just obey and nod because it's not worth it to get in more trouble over a miserable person. Basically, and I know it is sad but your socioeconic status at the time of your sentence will give you perks in jail as it did on the outside.
Even if you're a minority, speaking what is considered perfect English will elicit help from those in chagre of you. If you are East African, they will know and you get treated differently because of your features Medial staff will more likely help you and allow you medication overrides just because you're smart enought to know the generic names, dosages,, and also if you have or had insurance.
Deputies will respect you if you seem to be fron a higher socioeconic status and they can tell because of the way you speak, look, if you have all your teeth, etc. Now don't get me wrong ffx county jail sucks! BologNE sandwiches daily and cheap ones at that, horrible food, etc. Other than the boredom and same daily routine, you can get through it easily.
Again this requires having access to the phone which costs money, commisary, and the ability to advocate for yourself. Most inmates will respect you if you respect them.
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