What you can expect at the canteen:

*The best idea is to eat the chili. Throw it up on top of the tent and in 30 minutes you have hot chili.

*You will be able to get the items listed at the canteen.

* If you want to not gain weight, eat the (at least) anything but pastries.

FAQ: How can I visit an inmate? What are the rules for visitation? How will I know if visitation is restricted, or if the jail is in an emergency “lockdown?”

Answer: You can find out the location of the inmate you want to visit by calling (602) 876-023. Make sure when you go you are dressed in appropriate conservative clothing. Otherwise, you may be denied your visit. Also, have proper governmental identification (such as a driver’s license or ID card) to get signed up for the visit. Tents jail visitation 602-876-1735

Question: What can be mailed to inmates?

Answer: According to MCSO:

• Effective May 1, 2007, all mail incoming to inmates, with the exception of legal mail, must be in metered postcard form. This change is being implemented to ensure the safety and security of jail facilities, inmates and staff.
  Acceptable Postcards
  • NO LETTERS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
• Stamps are NOT allowed, postcards must be metered.
• Please include Booking # & Location if available.
• Minimum size requirements are 3.5 inches by 4.25 inches.
• Maximum allowable postcard size is 4.25 inches by 6 inches.

Should be written in BLUE OR BLACK INK ONLY. NO OTHER COLOR INK WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Unacceptable Postcards
Defaced or altered postcards.

• No plastics or wrappings on postcard.
• Postcards marked with paint, crayons or marker.
• Postcards with labels or stickers. • Postcards with watermarks or stains.
• Postcards with any biohazards, including perfumes or lipstick.
• Postcards depicting nudity, weapons or gang references.
• Oversized postcards.
  Legal Mail
• Legal mail is not affected.
  

Money

• Any cashiers check (also known as an official check).
• U.S. Postal Money Order.
• Western Union Money Order.
• U.S. currency (cash).
  
• Checks from government agencies or privately run jails or prisons, payable in U.S. funds.
• Checks must contain the inmate’s name and booking number. Cash must include a note with
  the inmate’s name and booking number.
  Monies mailed in to inmates may be in an envelope addressed to the jail and must state the inmate’s name and booking number. “FOR DEPOSIT ONLY” must be clearly marked on the outside of the envelope. No letters or pictures shall be included in the envelope or it will be rejected.
  Photographs
• NO POLAROID PICTURES
• Up to five photographs may be mailed to the jail (or dropped off in the visitation lobby)
  provided the envelope is clearly marked “PHOTOGRAPHS.”
• Photographs may NOT be larger than four inches by six inches.
• The inmate name and booking number must be written on the back of each photograph.
  Nothing else is to be written on the photographs.
• Photographs must be unaltered, and may not contain any adhesives, such as stickers or
  labels.
  Newspapers and Magazines
• Newspapers and magazine subscriptions are not affected, and will remain unchanged.

Source: http://www.mcso.org/index.php?a=GetModule&mn=Faq

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Good Tip: If you don't want to be awaken in the middle of the night for 'bed check', use 2 rubber bands from the disposable shavers box to adhere your ID to the foot of your bedpost.

Good Tip: Don't eat around your bunk. Crumbs bring ants and mice.

If you have ants, put a bunch of hand soaps from the bathroom into an empty plastic soda bottle from the vending machine and fill it with water. Let it sit over night and pour it where the ants are crawling. It will stop the invasion.

Good Tip: Sweep out the tent floor daily. Share the responsibility. The brooms are in the area of the wash machines.

Make your bunk daily when you awaken. Keeping your tent looking good goes a long way with the detention officers. 

READ THIS: If you are going to the tents for a DUI and are on work release, dress in layers. Its cold in the cells when you check in. But, its hot outside when you finally get to your bunk in the tent.