Bexar County Jail

Closing Advice

Interview with John, Raquel, Colby, Nikki, Lea and Hoyllwood


JM: Is there anything else you would want a friend or family member to know if they have a loved one going to jail?
John: Visit them, write them, and send them money for commissary privileges and tell them not to change sexual preference.
Raquel: Just relax, try to make a few friends. Time goes by faster than you think.
Colby: If you are going to jail, be prepared. The booking process is long and can take 24 hours, b4 you get a cell with other inmates usually 3 in a room, try to stay calm and quite as the classification officer will come to visit you and put you in the most comfortable enviorment for you and other inmates will get along with you. Be sure to bring a pocket comb, money and glasses. the money will be credited to your jail account and can be used to purchase additional items.
Nikki: If you do not get a phone call, ask. Try not to talk to much, or compare your case with others, everybody is different.
Lea: put money in there comissary account. all i wanted was shampoo which is 2 dollars and lasts a long time and ramen was 60 cents which was way better then eating nasty non edible food..
Hoyllwood: Don't trust the police, you will starve for your stay. You won't get toilet paper. You won't get your medication even if you're in dyer need. And don't let the police push you around. I left jail with bruises all over my body. I let them push me around.

JM: Is there anything else you would recommend to a future inmate?
John: Keep your mouth shut and sleep with your butt against the wall.
Raquel: For christ sake don't cry!
Nikki: be patient, and like I said before, mind your own business, be respectful to others and the guards and remember that each new day brings you one day closed to going home.
Lea: stay out of trouble and dont go to jail.
Hoyllwood: I recommend that you wear warm clothing or have at least a long sleeve shirt in your car or something. You never know when I cop will come get you. Weather you're breaking the law or not, they will find a way to get you for something so they don't look like idiots making a big deal over nothing. Best thing to do is pack warm clothes before your car or something. Ladies, keep one in your purse if its large enough. You will need it in jail. Its freezing.