Burlington County Jail

Leisure Time

Interview with Jon


JM: What types of facilities were available to help pass the time?
Jon: No facilities in county but library and lots of tv and playing cards and phone use...

JM: Did you have regular access to the entertainment or was competition fierce?
Jon: Everyone shared a tv in the teir so we had to all agree on what to watch and that wasnt hard to do because we all didnt mind as long as something was on its the same in minimum but you also get outside time for basketball and just bein outdoors in minimum jail.

JM: Did you have a hard time staying in shape while in jail?
Jon: No i just did pushups and situps alot because theres no gym anymore at all in the 2 jails here..

JM: How often did you get to go outside?
Jon: In minimum once a day for an hour if we behaved if not the wing is locked down for the hour..

JM: Did the jail offer church services? If so, what were they like and when were they held?
Jon: I didnt attend any church so i cant comment on any services i just had a bible to read daily..