You are about to enter the jail.Inside the security garage, the doors close behind you as the officer parks the patrol car. Once inside your personal property is taken from you.  You are then searched, new clothing is issued to you and you are "Booked In" to the jail.After you are booked in, you are allowed to make your phone call.Also as part of the booking process, you are fingerprinted by a computerized fingerprint machine. This photo also shows the video arraignment camera just to the left of the Deputy.  The camera to the right is used for a still digital photo of the inmate.

After your arraignment (and if you are lucky enough to stay at our "Hotel") you will be given either a minimum security dorm style room, A medium security setting with individual rooms, or, the maximum security setting. Which is similar to the medium security setting except security is tighter.  In any case, you can freshen up a bit by taking a shower, Using the bathroom facilities, or just watch some TV.  Of course we determine what station that you watch. Provided it's your turn to watch the TV.

Yes, all your needs are taken care of during your stay at LCJ (Livingston County Jail). Our kitchen staff makes and serves you three meals a day, Washes your dirty dishes where 90% of the cooking and cleaning is done by your fellow inmate(s).  And if you have a accident we have an qualified medical staff to see that you remain healthy. If your not healthy then you could never meet  Deputy L. Erdman.  Deputy Erdman is in charge of our inmate reimbursement program.  Because, as of June 1,1984 anyone convicted and sentenced to jail must reimburse the agency for their stay at the current rate of $25.00 per day.