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Want to learn about the Riverside County Jail?

Have you ever driven by Riverside County Jail and wondered what happens behind those locked doors? Maybe you or someone you know is looking at serving some time in this facility. Either way, you have come to the right place to get the inside scoop about life inside this jail.

We have interviewed former inmates, who have shared information about various topics, ranging from their experiences in court to what the Riverside County food is like. You can access these interviews by clicking on the links to your left. Take a few minutes to either satisfy your curiosity, or prepare yourself for a future stay, by reading their stories.

Meals
We all have to eat, and food taste and quality are important to most people, including those who are locked up. Riverside County provides inmates with three meals per day. The food is described as "fair to okay." One former inmate commented that it isn't something you would pay for, but it's edible.

That is more than can be said about some other jail food, so if you are going to be spending some time, and meals, in Riverside County, you can count yourself lucky. For those who have money on their books, a jail store called commissary is available for orders twice a week. Items that can be ordered include soda, Top Ramen, popcorn, chips and a lot of other snack foods.

Getting Out Early
Many jails are set up to release inmates before their sentences are fully served, which helps them deal with overcrowding. Riverside County typically releases inmates when they have completed 2/3 of their sentence. However, when overcrowding issues are at their worst, this jail has been known to release inmates after they have served only 10% of their time.

To get this time off, inmates need to stay out of trouble. It is more common that non-violent offenders will be let out early rather than those who are incarcerated for violent crimes.

Visitation
Inmates in Riverside County are allowed two visits per week. The jail has a schedule according for visitation according to which sector the inmate lives in. The visitor has to call at least two hours before the visitation time to schedule an appointment. Visitors have to check in early at the jail for their visit. Visitors often have to wait up to an hour, even though they had an appointment.

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