Snohomish County Jail

Leisure Time

Interview with Jon, Sabrina and Ronchie Boy


JM: What types of facilities were available to help pass the time?
Jon: Facilities? well theres a concrete block that you can walk around in. Its kinda outside. we usually play cards, dominoes or watch tv
Sabrina: nothing oh well you could whatch some tv and clip your toenails and shower
Ronchie Boy: the rec area had cards, board games, tv, and a little concrete area where you could walk around in a circle.

JM: Did you have regular access to the entertainment or was competition fierce?
Jon: U have to call winner and when the other person or team losses you get to play.
Sabrina: entertainment?...in jail...um NO!
Ronchie Boy: Everybody pretty much watched the same shit, sports, My name is Earl, Discovery chanel,

JM: Did you have a hard time staying in shape while in jail?
Jon: You dont get to eat well.
Sabrina: wasnt there long enough but i did lose a few lbs. from not eating a thing
Ronchie Boy: I actually went from 180lbs to 152lbs. All thanks to the food.

JM: How often did you get to go outside?
Jon: U dont go out side really, you have a lil concrete block to walk around in
Sabrina: not once i never even knew what time it was
Ronchie Boy: We couldn't go outside outside. We had this concrete area that let fresh air in, but you couldn't really see nothing.

JM: Did the jail offer church services? If so, what were they like and when were they held?
Jon: Yes but im neither christion jew or muslim
Sabrina: i think so but no one went
Ronchie Boy: yea they had a priest, or pastor or by request other religious people. They were held in you rec area at your block.