Reviewed on: June 09,2021
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How often are they outside there cell

This depends on their custody level and the security level at the facility they are incarcerated in.
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✓ Verified answer May 31,2021 · Survive Prison
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This depends on their custody level and the security level at the facility they are incarcerated in.

  • Minimum security, there are no cells, you live in a barracks setting where there are 100 people in one large room and you are only there to sleep and count times.
  • Low security, there are 2-3 man cells. They are given recreation time outside their cells for more than 10 hours a day.
  • Medium security, there are 1-2 man cells. They are given recreation time outside their cells for more than 8 hours a day.
  • High security, there are 1-2 man cells. They are given recreation time outside their cells for about 1 hour per day.
Accepted Answer Date Created: May 31,2021
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About this answer: This response was prepared by InmateAid’s editorial team in consultation with former inmates who have direct experience with the federal correctional system. InmateAid has served families of the incarcerated since 2012. This is general information only — not legal advice. Last reviewed June 2021.