DeKalb County Jail

Jail Layout

Interview with Joey, Bob, Anne and Beth


JM: How many different blocks were there?
Joey: 7 blocks to a floor
Bob: 5 per section of the floor, 2-3 sections per floor
Anne: Six.
Beth: im not sure there were alot though.

JM: Did they have names? If so, what were they?
Joey: The blocks were named for numbers. Example 500 Block
Bob: No, just numbers; for instance,5-SW-505 would be 5th floor, southwest section, cell number 505
Anne: C Block 1 thru 6.
Beth: yes, but i dont remember.

JM: Which inmates were housed in the different blocks?
Joey: Depending on the nature of the crime or safety concerns for the inmate determines what block you may stay in.
Bob: The most serious offenders went to the 8th floor I believe, 7th floor were somewhat violent offenders, 5th floor all misdemeanors, 4th floor medical, to name some.
Anne: I don't know.
Beth: the real criminals were on the highest level.

JM: What do you remember being the nicest and worst parts about the different blocks?
Joey: Nice thing about the blocks: They remained clean during my stay Worst thing about the blocks: The officers attitude
Bob: I went to 7th floor and 5th floor; the 5th floor was almost worse, perhaps b/c they were all misdemeanors, some were straight off the street, knew they were getting out soon and were pretty wild. On the seemingly more violent 7th floor, some were in b/c of violence, and knew how much trouble that had gotten them in, and many were either going to prison or had been there a long time- a more serious, somber tone seemed to preside. More depression, sadness, etc.
Anne: Their is nothing nice about being in jail and worst part is being there.
Beth: i was in a nice block.