r/Corrections

Hi sorry me again, I'm wondering if there is any way to sort of know around when someone might be released from county jail, specifically SD central jail?Every time I go visit my partner in the San Diego Central jail there is a bunch of people being released around 2-3pm. Granted Im not there everyday all day to actually know but it is a lot of people being released midday rather than late to what I've seen I think.

I'm trying to plan going to "pick him up"(I don't have a car we're going to walk) and bring him his clothes to also get a hotel for us for a night or two:) but I live across the border so I need to plan the crossing since it's a Monday. Should I just cross early and wait the whole day ? I can and was going to but he doesn't want me to be alone on the street all day. His birthday was in jail so I wanna make up for it as soon as he's out with a piece of cake but it might go bad if it takes all day for him to be out (⁠╯⁠︵⁠╰⁠,⁠)

I have a feeling that he'll be out early or early afternoon but I can be wrong obviously.

My partner was taken into custody around 10am if that might matter at all, be honest am I being delusional and is it just plain out random?

I don't believe what the people that work around or in this at all because all they've done is not care and laugh at whatever problem they might've made and stuff like that, I know trusting strangers might be "not good" but I trust people's experiences more than the word of a worker who doesn't care nor does their job properly you know?

Anywho thank you guys again if you have any input from experience I would really really appreciate it!

Have a nice day !

I forgot to mention this sentence time being done, not book and release. Felony if that might matter to the paper work? Thank you sorry!

I have the experience and there are a good amount of California state plumbing jobs. I’m guessing not a lot of people have been a plumber but what about your experiences with maintenance/ skilled trades at a place like this.

I have zero insight so anything helps. I assume the facility you’re at makes a huge difference.

I’m looking for advice from people who have actually been through California state prison or have firsthand experience with CDCR.

I’m a first-time offender with no criminal history/affiliation. After more than a year of court, I’ve been offered a plea to one count of PC 245(b) with a 3-year state prison sentence. The remaining charges would be stayed as part of the agreement. No one was physically injured in the incident.

I’m not asking whether I should take the deal or for legal advice. I already have an attorney. I’m trying to prepare myself in case I accept it.

Since this happened about 14 months ago, I did 5 months of voluntary anger management and 10 months of therapy, became involved in my Catholic church, completed my sacraments, and have been doing everything I can to improve myself. Unfortunately, mental health diversion was denied. For those who have actually been through CDCR:

What was reception like?
How long were you there before being transferred?
What do you wish you had done before surrendering?
How did you stay in contact with family?
What helped you mentally get through the first few months?
Any advice for someone going into prison for the first time?
I’m trying to prepare myself as much as possible and would appreciate hearing real experiences rather than TV or movie versions of prison.

Thank you.

hello officers, just completed my first day of the academy and it was pretty intense, but im starting to realize that 1. We need to stick together, 2. Listen and follow commands and 3. Dont come on time, come early. anywho, for the guys and gals who entered the academy with a learners permit. When did you guys find time to take driving lessons and also take the road test?

Hello all. Just got done with a shift where I did not have access to a computer. My relief was going into a overtime shift and informed me that info just got released that the FBOP was closing 8 institutions. Anybody got the list?

Why don't COs wear uniforms and masks like the ones in this scene? One would think that the state would want to conceal their identities from the inmates for obvious reasons. Not to mention that these uniforms look more professional.

I’m in day 4 of 10 of my training. I just finished MARC now I’m getting pepper sprayed tomorrow (or today depending on when y’all read this, how bad is the pepper spray and how long is it gonna hurt?

Edit: I got sprayed before I could see the responses. The reactions was… interesting…

I have an interview with an Ohio correctional facility coming up. I don’t have a high school diploma, and I know that’s usually a requirement. I’ve been interested in this career for about a year and finally got the courage to apply. I’m young, willing to learn, and ready to work. Has anyone been hired without a diploma, or do they work with you if you’re willing to get your GED? Any advice is appreciated

For those of you in Ky who finished out their probation when did you get notified that you had completed it and had nothing to worry about anymore? Did they try any sneaky shit right there at the end? My probation is in Ky and ends on July 5th I called my PO and asked what to expect if I needed to come see him to fill out any paperwork he said no it would just take a couple days after to finalize and he’d give me a call. I guess I’ll wait for the call to celebrate but was wanting to celebrate on July 5th and smoke but scared to death they’ll call me before it’s finalized and test me one more time.

Hi I’m a broke 19 yr old who lost her job suddenly. My bf (20) is a CO. He makes good money and I told him I wanted to go over there to work. He refuses, he dosent want me steppping close to a prison no matter what.

For some context I come from a family of corrections officers so I know what I’m going into to. He’s worried because I’m a very happy person and that that place will mess me up. He’s also worried because I’m a woman and it’s a men’s prison. Please what do I do. I need a job and the FDC pays good for starting out.

I’ve been working since February of this year and my god I’ve hit my point today. I’m so tired I can’t keep my eyes open. Just eight hours of rest with a 35 min drive home and gotta be back in for a 16hr shift. I’ve been deployed twice and that shit was easier than this job.

I’ll take a large fry and a Coke Zero pls

When I was 19 I was being bullied chronically, took it poorly and experienced suicidal ideation. I was hospitalized on a 5150. 10 years later I am doing much better.

Will this prevent me from being a cop for life? I’d prefer to work at a large police department but any would do. Thank you.

Your bread and butter when you first start

Hi everyone. I recently had my interview with CSC and my references were contacted the same day. What would be a realistic timeframe I could expect to get the invite to CTP1?

What was the timeframe between your interview and getting a confirmation email that you passed the interview stage?

I applied for the Ontario and Atlantic regions, and thanks to some of the people on this sub, I realize that it could be a while and possibly never due to the budget cuts and current staffing levels.

What can I do to make myself my competitive best in each stage?

Hey yall,

I was just wanted pick brains on anyone that works in the county jail and even better as EMS Clinician. I recently saw the job listing and wanted to apply. I’m about to hit 5 years as an EMT and ready for a change off the truck. I already work two jobs pulling in 84 hours and I heard they have great benefits and overtime. Anything to increase my chance of securing the job or what to look out for? Any personal experiences working at the jail, not in it would be great lol.

Also worried about having an ARD DUI first offense on my record, completed it back in 2025 and it happened in 2024. Nothing crazy went through the process and paid everything. No incidents since then and stopped drinking. I got two young kids and it seems like an amazing opportunity so I don’t want to get my hopes up.

Any insight and opinions would be helpful, thank you have a great day guys.

I recently applied to become a PO in California ( Central Valley area) and I was wondering if anyone could give me some insight about the job? I've been considering this job for awhile now and I finally decided it was time to apply. I see and hear pros and cons about the job. Also any tips on the hiring process would be appreciated!!!

Does anyone have experience with getting caught or someone you know getting caught with a cell phone in federal prison. What happens after?