Question
In the TV show, Black Bird (2022), Jimmy is given the case file of a serial killer in prison and he starts reading it during one evening in his cell.
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I am not really sure how realistic this is. I would imagine a prison would limit the freedom, including access to light; also I vaguely remember in other movies / dramas, they would have a cutoff time after which electricity is cut from within all cells (I could be wrong).
Does anyone know anything about this?
Answer
In Missouri, USA, at least, you can have fans and/or alarm clocks in your cell. Also, they mention MP3 players, which presumably need electricity as well.
See pages 7 to 9 of this MO Prisoner's Handbook: https://www.bop.gov/locations/institutions/spg/SPG_aohandbook.pdf
So, in conclusion, it is allowable in some prisons. It's my understanding they prefer electricity to battery-powered due to batteries placed in socks and used as weapons.
Answered By - Johnny Bones
