Do prisoners have access to reading materials?
Yes. All prisoner housing units have book carts that are changed out regularly by the Detention Center Programs Department staff and volunteers. The Detention Center has a variety of books available due to the generosity of Yuma County citizens who donate books and magazines on a regular basis. 18. If my spouse/friend/family member is on medications for their health, how do I get the medications to the jail? You can drop off medications at the release gazebo located off of 1st Street here at the Detention Center. The medications have to be in the original bottle and must be a current prescription ordered by a U.S. physician. The prescription has to be filled in the U.S. No medications will be accepted from Mexico. No over the counter medications will be accepted. Acceptance of all medications is subject to review by medical staff as some medications are restricted (sleeping pills, narcotics, etc.).
