Escambia County Jail

Leisure Time

Interview with mitchell


JM: What types of facilities were available to help pass the time?
mitchell: well you could go outside on the concrete slab that had basketball goal it is not very big

JM: Did you have regular access to the entertainment or was competition fierce?
mitchell: it was if you tried playing ball with everyone

JM: Did you have a hard time staying in shape while in jail?
mitchell: yes

JM: How often did you get to go outside?
mitchell: i think 2 times only if the whole block was good if not they would take that privilege from you

JM: Did the jail offer church services? If so, what were they like and when were they held?
mitchell: yes i don't know i did not attend them because i did not approve of some of the things they said