Jail: An Inmate's Survival Guide (Pro Se Self-help Guidebook)

You don't have to be a criminal or commit a crime to go to jail. Reading this book will prepare you for what you can expect to find if you ever have to go there. The author was incarcerated for contempt of court and kept a daily diary during his stay to document the event. It is dedicated toward helping you benefit from the lessons learned by trial and error and to show you some of those tips and techniques that will help a newcomer quickly adjust to the experience of being incarcerated. In addition to finding out some of the do's and don'ts you need to know when dealing with fellow inmates, guards and other personnel, this book will cover such topics as: the booking procedures and types of cells you will occupy, what is expected of you and what privileges you have, what services and facilities are available to you, what the daily routine is, what the rules and regulations are that you have to follow, along with some tips and suggestions to make your life easier while you are there.