Ramsey County Jail

Leisure Time

Interview with Jessica and Joe Smith


JM: What types of facilities were available to help pass the time?
Jessica: I BELIEVE THEY HAD BOARD GAMES TO PLAY AND A RADIO TO LISTEN TO.
Joe Smith: books, the TV was limited and there was a little area of concrete you could walk around in.

JM: Did you have regular access to the entertainment or was competition fierce?
Jessica: I HAD REGULAR ACCESS TO EVERYTHING IN MY AREA.
Joe Smith: The TV was limited because you weren't out of your cells for very long.

JM: Did you have a hard time staying in shape while in jail?
Jessica: NO, NOT AT ALL.
Joe Smith: Yes because there wasn't much to do and you spent most of your time in your cell.

JM: How often did you get to go outside?
Jessica: WE NEVER GOT TO GO OUTSIDE.
Joe Smith: Never

JM: Did the jail offer church services? If so, what were they like and when were they held?
Jessica: NOT SURE. I DID NOT ASK ABOUT CHURCH, AS I DO NOT GO.
Joe Smith: They claimed to but I never saw any actually occur.