Yes, they wait in line. That is standard in virtually every correctional facility, and Lea County is no different. Shower access is not open all day. Facilities run on schedules, and shower time is a designated window, not an on-demand amenity. The number of shower heads is limited relative to the population, so inmates have to plan around that window and wait their turn when it comes. If someone is slow or the timing is off, they may miss
Read moreNo, it can only be changed by the owner of the account... outside of the prison
Read moreMost inmates are required to work. It is built into the structure of daily life, and for good reason on both sides of the fence. Facilities need bodies to keep things running, and inmates who stay busy do easier time. The range of jobs is broader than most people expect. The kitchen is the biggest operation in any facility and requires constant staffing across multiple shifts, from food prep to serving to cleanup. Orderly crews handle cleaning throughout the
Read moreYes, and you should go in with clear eyes about it. First, stop trying to entertain him around the clock. It is not possible, and more importantly, it is not your job. What is happening right now is a test, whether conscious or not. He is gauging what you will do for him, how far you will stretch, how much guilt you will carry. That dynamic is extremely common when someone is incarcerated, and it does not mean he
Read moreif you have his login creds, you should be able to get in there
Read moreBoth should be fine. White shoes with velcro straps are generally acceptable at federal facilities. The white color requirement exists at many camps and low-security institutions specifically to distinguish inmates from staff, and velcro is often preferred over laces for practical reasons. That said, confirm with the specific facility before you surrender, because each institution has its own property rules and what is allowed can vary. On the inhaler, a documented medical need carries weight. Asthma is a
Read moreThe 23-hour lockdown is real and it does happen, though it is not universal across every unit. Certain housing situations, whether due to classification, population management, or facility conditions, result in inmates spending the vast majority of the day confined to their cell with only one hour out. It is one of the harder realities of detention center life, particularly in a county facility where overcrowding and staffing shortages are common. On calls, it depends on the specific setup
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Read more20 years! WOW, you are the "ride or die" girl. Think about the world 20 years ago, cell phones had no texting. The internet had no social media. Technology will shock him. He is going to take some time before things can go back to a normal relationship like before.
Read moreIt adds up faster than most people on the outside expect, and the county jail is one of the most expensive environments an inmate can be in. Phone calls are almost always the biggest drain. County jail phone rates are notoriously high, and without a discount service in place, calls can run several dollars per minute. It is not hard to burn through hundreds of dollars a week on calls alone. In my first month away, my wife spent
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