Davis County Jail

Pre-sentencing

Interview with KG and buddy


JM: Tell us about the pre-sentencing process:
KG: I was in court for failing to pay a fine for possession of a controlled substance. The judge asked me if i could pay the fine right now, I said no, and he said "bailiff cuff him and take him away".
buddy: There isn't really a pre-sentencing process. Once you're booked in you have to wait to go to court which can sometimes take up to two weeks.

JM: Did you have police stop by your house for questioning?
KG: No
buddy: No

JM: What was your court appearance like?
KG: I was very surprised to be sent to jail.
buddy: It was too fast. I wasn't able to talk with my L.D.A. for more than five minutes and I felt like I was not heard.