Broward County Jail

Sentencing

Interview with James

JM: How long was your sentencing for?
James: I was never sentenced, always plead, or negotiated, or open plead.

JM: Did you spend time in a holding cell after your sentencing? If so, what was that like?
James: The holding cells were your worst nightmare (at the courthouse). The cells are frequently overcrowded with no seats. The running water (HA) dribbles out so it is undrinkable. A water cooler comes around every couple of hours if you're lucky enough to be there when it comes. It smells, it's dirty (most of the time), no clocks. It's always freezing and inmates are not allowed to wear sweatshirts, and many inmates have no t-shirts or socks.