how california jail/early release work?

[randomguy]

What is the name of your state? California

Paris Hilton was sentences to 45 days but will be release in 23 days. In the news it says you get one day reduction for good behavior, working in kitchen etc.

My question, can inmate be punished by given extra day for refusing to work in kitchen etc?

 

[garrula lingua]

The L.A. Sheriff's Dept usually decides if any disciplinary actions should be taken agin a person in custody. Usually, they go to a separate section of the jail for a while & then back to their dorm.

The 50% time off is the norm for good time/work time.
But, LA is running about 10% custody time on non-violent offenses. Here, the Judge has stated in the order 'No early release".

IMHO, what will happen is city jail (as opposed to county). This is a paid-by-defendant private jail, where they are safe and have more privileges than county. It costs about $80-150 a day, but she'll have TV, phone, separate quarters, better food, etc. The drawback is that a defendant isn't supposed to get the 50% credit - she should do the full 45 days.

Money does make a difference, unfortunately, & her new atty is a gentleman and well-liked.

--unless the Judge says no to private jail.
My bet is he lets her do private jail and the media won't pick up on the difference.

 

[randomguy]

judge ordered no private jail. Can she be punished for refusing to work in jail or is that just for the benefit of prisoner and can only help him/her and not hurt if they refuse to work?

 

[garrula lingua]

Well, the issue is over.

She'll do 23 days in a special county facility used primarily for incarcerated police officers.

I bet she'll get privileges; I don't think she'll be on kitchen duty unless she volunteers as a publicity item.
She'll get her 22 days credit no matter what (unless she strikes someone in jail).

 

[FlyingRon]

She'll do 23 days in a special county facility used primarily for incarcerated police officers.

They're sending her to the special needs jail. The mentally challenged want a new name as a result of that one being sullied.