Tarrant County Jail

Closing Advice

Interview with DC, Keith, Joe, Heidi and Dillon


JM: Is there anything else you would want a friend or family member to know if they have a loved one going to jail?
DC: Alot of people in jail get bored and love to receive letters, even if their just short notes. Be supportive, but don't spoil someone. The purpose of jail is for someone to pay their debt to society. It's not supposed to be the Hilton Hotel. Limit the commissary to the basics (deodorant, razors, soap, etc) and just a few "luxuries" (snacks, chips, soups, etc.)
Keith: Your tax dollars are being wasted. The Tarrant County Jail system is CORRUPT and abuse their own TAXPAYERS who go to jail. The Judges, DA's and court appointed attorneys are coworkers and get their paychecks from the same place. Unless an inmate takes their first plea bargain they will be there for a long time. Lots of set offs. Family's should hire an attorney who is not on the court appointed list. Ask the attorney because the Tarrant County office of Attorney Appointments won't give out this information (although it's public info). When the court appointed attorneys won't do nothing FILE A STATE BAR GRIEVANCE on them. REMEMBER court appointed attorneys work for and get paid from "TARRANT COUNTY". If they don't do what the Judge and The DA's want they get removed (fired) from the TARRANT COUNTY list of ATTORNEY APPOINTMENTS. And be sure to keep money on the inmates books because the food sucks.
Joe: get ready to be miserable!!
Heidi: just remember it is only temporary- take the time to reflect and remember this to shall pass
Dillon: Make sure you know ahead of time how to call for a ride once you get out, There are free phones and a climate controlled waiting area for this but you are not told about it.

JM: Is there anything else you would recommend to a future inmate?
DC: Do your time. Don't focus on what's going on around you. Stay away from fights. Go to the law library -- read up on the law. Read books. Write Poetry. Anything to keep your mind focused on going home and not being tough. Use your time to figure out how you're going to rehabilitate yourself once you're released. If you're a first time offender like I was, you're going to realize that there's going to be some doors closed to you once you get released. You're going to have a harder time finder jobs, apartments, and things like that. Prepare yourself. Have a positive attitude once you get out as well.
Keith: Tell the Judges, DA's and court appointed attorneys to "PUT THE WHEELS ON IT". Another words take it to trial. Back the system up. The DA's don't like trials. They try to leave you in jail for a year or two until they can get you to take time served and contribute to Tim Curry's 90% conviction rate.
Joe: cya hate to beya! btdt!
Heidi: hang in there
Dillon: DOnt break the law, My experience because of my medical condition was pure hell.