DeKalb County Jail

Pre-sentencing

Interview with Joey, Bob, Anne and Beth


JM: Tell us about the pre-sentencing process:
Joey: Long and frustrating
Bob: Spent about 12 hours in preliminary holding cell ("drunk tank"), then processed, dressed into jail uniforms, and sent upstairs to more long term cells.
Anne: I violated my probation - that's why I had to stay in jail for 46 days. My understanding was that when you get picked up for probation violation you have to stay in jail until you get a court date.
Beth: I am truly blessed that my case was dismissed.

JM: Did you have police stop by your house for questioning?
Joey: No
Bob: Yes.
Anne: Yes, the police stopped by my house because my probation officer had a warrant issued for my arrest.
Beth: No

JM: What was your court appearance like?
Joey: I felt like they rushed my case
Bob: Spent several hours waiting to be taken to court, then they transported us by bus to the county courthouse, spent a few hours in holding before and after court, then went via bus back to DeKalb county jail.
Anne: It was scary because I never been locked up before.
Beth: Ok, i arrived with my mother, then when it was time to check the schedule my name was not on there. So that was a good sign then a few minutes later someone came out of the courtroom and told me that my case was dismissed.