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Have you ever wondered what life is like in the Pinellas County Jail? If you or someone you love are headed there, you might be wondering to expect. Going to jail can be scary, especially your first time.

While we can't promise that jail will be worry free for you or your loved one, having the right information can help you feel more prepared for the experience. We have interviewed former inmates of Pinellas County, who have shared information about this jail, ranging from daily activities to what types of inmates are typically incarcerated here and how to best get along with them.

You can read their interviews by clicking the links to the left. Take a few minutes to read their stories and find out what life is really like in the Pinellas County Jail.

Meals
Pinellas County provides inmates with three meals a day. Meals are served at odd hours with breakfast at 3am, lunch at 10am and dinner at 4pm. Unfortunately, the food ranks as very poor. One meal that several inmates mentioned as better than the others is the shank and cereal for breakfast.

The meat and gravy breakfast on Wednesdays and Saturdays is also a favorite. The complaints about the food include "bland and unappetizing" and "awful and cold." On the plus side, the jail does have a commissary, where inmates with money on their books can buy snacks to supplement the food the jail provides. Family and friends on the outside can put money in their loved ones account to make sure they have access to the commissary items.

Getting Out Early
To deal with issues of overcrowding, many jails allow inmates to get out earlier than they are sentenced to. Pinellas County offers inmates 5 days per month off their sentence for good behavior. In addition, inmates who work can gain an additional 5 days off each month for each month they work.

This is referred to as "gain time." To make sure you get all the time off possible, you need to avoid fights, contraband and breaking rules. Working can help you earn extra time off in addition to helping you stay busy and out of trouble.

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