Durham County Jail

Closing Advice

Interview with Kristen and Grant


JM: Is there anything else you would want a friend or family member to know if they have a loved one going to jail?
Kristen: be there for them
Grant: Jail is not fun but it is not prison either. County jail is safer because of how it is set up with constant observation by guards and staff. But you also have no privacy ever. you are watched 24/7 even toilet and shower, everything, so just get over it, and otherwise know that you will get through it and get out when your time is up.

JM: Is there anything else you would recommend to a future inmate?
Kristen: keep your mouth shut
Grant: Other than playing cards or such, just keep your mouth shut and your back to the wall and do what you are told to do by guards and staff and you will get through it ok.