Passaic County Jail

Sentencing

Interview with Brad


JM: How long was your sentencing for?
Brad: 9months-23months with a year probation.

JM: Did you spend time in a holding cell after your sentencing? If so, what was that like?
Brad: I was on a unit that had 16 bunk beds that had 3- beds each.There was 3 showers but rarely did all 3 showers work at the same time.The sewage drain would back up onto the unit and there was an infestation of flying bugs that would get in our ears and on our food.We didnt have any hot water from Aug.12,2008 until Nov.29,2008.Then after 37days of hot water it went out again until the end of Jan/2009.The food was serve cold frequently and the "air-conditioning" was very in effective.We refused the food for to meals until they promised to ensure that it would be served hot, but that only lasted a few days and then it was back to food being served cold.