WHAT TO EXPECT IN JAIL? PAGE 2. |
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| Monies | Any monies that you have on your person upon entry into SCJ will be placed on your inmate account so that you can make commissary purchases of snack items, pay for postage, and make telephone calls. You will be provided a receipt for any monies taken from you during the Booking process. Persons on the outside can make deposits to your account via a kiosk in the jail lobby or via the web (see documents of interest). |
| Bail | If you are allowed bail you will be allowed up to 5 calls to complete 2 calls to secure bail. The person providing your bail will have to arrive at the jail with the amount in cash. This amount will be verified by a jail staff member prior to the bail commissioner being called. You may at the discretion of the Shift Supervisor use your own cash to post bail. |
| Identification | You are required by law to provide information necessary to accurately identify you. You will be photographed and finger printed to assist in this process. Failure to provide true information may result in further charges. |
| Booking Process | Your are expected to cooperate fully with the booking process and conduct yourself in an adult manner. You will be processed in the order of your arrival. While waiting to be processed you may be allowed to wait in the Jail's Open waiting area or in a holding cell depending on your behavior. You will be fed, have access to a toilet, and if in medical crisis access to medical treatment. You will be given access to the telephone during your actual booking. While in the Booking Area, obey all directions of security staff and do not attempt to involve yourself in another persons issues. |