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Are you or someone you know headed to St. Lucie County Jail? If so, you may be wondering what you can expect as you serve your time. Going to jail is never easy, but having the right information can help you prepare for the experience.

We have interviewed former inmates of St. Lucie County, and have made those interviews available to you. Click to the links to the left to read their stories, and learn what life is really like in St. Lucie County Jail.

Getting Along With Others
Spending time in jail means being forced to live with people you don't know and may not like. While you may not be able to avoid all conflict, it is helpful to remember that being respectful and courteous is a big help. With many people locked up together in close confines and with people potentially facing years of incarceration it is advisable to respect your cellmates.

Other ways to avoid conflict are keeping your area clean, knowing when someone wants to be left alone, and avoiding gossip, but also standing up for yourself. In St. Lucie County, if you are involved in an altercation while at the jail and if the person you fight wants to press charges, you can receive up to a 10 year sentence. This helps keep the fights to a minimum.

Gain Time
Due to overcrowding problems, many jails allow inmates to get out early if they are well behaved. St. Lucie County takes up to 10 days off per month for good behavior, and this is called "gain time." To be eligible for this time off your sentence, you need to avoid fighting, contraband and the breaking of jail rules.

Drug and Alcohol Program
St Lucie County has a living area that houses those involved in their drug and alcohol program. If you have substance abuse issues, it is to your benefit to try to get into this program. In addition to being given the opportunity to work on your recovery, this area is also described as a generally better place to be than other parts of the jail. The inmates in this area are described as very respectful of each other and very supportive.

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