Hernando County Jail

Leisure Time

Interview with Ron and JM


JM: What types of facilities were available to help pass the time?
Ron: Two TVs with satilite, cards, board games, dip bar, pull up bar, handball court, library, church, bible study, different self improvement classes.
JM: There are two TVs. Cards, games, handball and basketball. Many people exercise, and a good majority of them spend time writing or drawing.

JM: Did you have regular access to the entertainment or was competition fierce?
Ron: There was alot of disagreements over what was on the tv. Other than that there were no other problems with anything else.
JM: You can get what you want. Normally there is a TV for the Spanish speaking inmates and one for everyone else, there is some disagreement on channels but in the end it's not too bad.

JM: Did you have a hard time staying in shape while in jail?
Ron: No, while in there you have to find ways to pass time and when you have other guys to workout with it gives you more motive.
JM: No. I rapidly lost weight, and managed to keep in decent shape. I was ill often due to the weight loss.

JM: How often did you get to go outside?
Ron: once a day for an hour.
JM: I hour a day.

JM: Did the jail offer church services? If so, what were they like and when were they held?
Ron: Yes, They were held on Sunday morning,I enjoyed the services, they were very good and they spoke so we could understand, and did not judge.
JM: They did. Often the pastor would come to the pods, and on Sundays and Wednesdays you could go to services in the library.