What is Cook County Jail really like?
Somewhere between nine thousand and eleven thousand inmates reside in Cook County in a single day. Due to the high amount, often times inmates are released on good behavior. This can be anywhere from half a sentence cut to a few days or weeks cut. This behavior policy is the most assertive in the United States. Of these inmates only those that fight, use illegal drugs, or commit other serious offenses while incarcerated are maintained for the full sentence. A credit system for the amount of time served is given as well as time off for good behavior. The Inmates Now no two inmates are alike though many are grouped in numbered blocks according to the sentenced offense. According to previous inmates, some decks are very clean while others not so much. Upon arrival to Cook County Jail inmates are given new clothing, which can vary in color according to security level and gender, but always the uniforms resemble hospital scrubs that consist of DOC pants and shirt. A new set in obtained week
