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The Gray Hall leads to the three pods in the Raymond Jail and serves as a link from booking and the cells. This photo was taken inside the Raymond Jail on February 24, 2016.

Unit 1 in Pod A was destroyed in a March 2014 riot that left one inmate dead, multiple injured and the unit completely uninhabitable. This photo was taken inside the Raymond Jail on February 24, 2016.

The cells are separated into two tiers where inmates are allowed to have recreational time in shifts. This photo was taken inside the Raymond Jail on February 24, 2016.

Sheriff Victor Mason took control of the Raymond Jail Dec. 30, 2015, and has since implemented repairs to strengthen the jail. This photo was taken inside the Raymond Jail in POD A on February 24, 2016.

Inside each cell are bunk beds and a single toilet. Windows and weak spots in the walls have been fortified with sheets of steel. This photo was taken inside the Raymond Jail on February 24, 2016.

Inside each pod, there are control rooms where guards can monitor inmate behavior and unlock and lock each other. This photo was taken inside the Raymond Jail on February 24, 2016.

Around the side of the visitation area is a small courtroom where inmates can meet with their counsel. This photo was taken inside the Raymond Jail February 24, 2016.

Families must sit in the visitation area while they wait for their scheduled visitation time. This photo was taken inside the Raymond Jail on February 24, 2016.

The Raymond Jail has a non-traditional visitation process with booths fitted with cameras and phones to cut down on physical contact between inmates and visitors. This photo was taken inside the Raymond Jail February 24, 2016.

Inmates are allowed recreational time to sit and read at tables or watch television. This photo was taken inside the Raymond Jail on February 24, 2016.

The newly repainted Hinds County bus is used for inmate transport, Sheriff Mason loves it because it has his name on the side. This photo was taken outside the MDOC Hinds County State County Work Site on February 24, 2016.

Work site inmates are allowed cafeteria privileges and time to socialize with other workers. This photo was taken inside the MDOC Hinds County Joint State County Work Site on February 24, 2016.

Workers are allowed free time outside daily to exercise or play basketball, though most like to watch television and read. This photo was taken inside the MDOC Hinds County Joint State County Work Stie on February 24, 2016.