What the Restricted Custody Center (RCC) at Crittenden County Jail Means for Inmates and Families
The Restricted Custody Center (RCC) at Crittenden County Jail operates differently than general population—and those differences touch everything from daily routine to privileges. Here's what the RCC is, how it works, and what families need to know about schedules, commissary, and rule enforcement.
RCC housing isn't automatic - it's earned. Placement depends on demonstrating good behavior and showing a willingness to make positive changes. And the expectations don't stop once someone gets in. Keeping RCC status means consistently following the unit's policies and procedures.
On weeknights, the RCC has an earlier quiet-down time. Lights-out is 10:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and “lights-out” means inmates are expected to be in bed and the facility is quiet.
Weekend nights run a little later. Lights-out in the RCC is 11:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, with the same expectation that everyone is in bed and the unit stays quiet.
Recreation time in the RCC follows a set schedule - and it's one of the routines that shapes how often your loved one can move around and decompress. Monday through Friday, inmates have access to the recreation area from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Weekends offer a much bigger window. On Saturday and Sunday, recreation runs from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. - a major shift from the weekday evening-only schedule.
Want to know when commissary items might show up? The RCC has its own delivery schedule. Monday through Friday, commissary PAKS are delivered twice during 2nd shift.
Weekends work differently. On Saturday and Sunday, commissary PAKS are delivered twice - once on 1st shift and once on 2nd shift.
The facility is blunt about enforcement: any disciplinary write-up gets forwarded to the Department of Corrections (DOC), and the inmate loses RCC status immediately. For families, the takeaway is clear - staying write-up free isn't just about "good behavior." It's the difference between keeping RCC privileges and losing them on the spot.
- ✓ Do not hang curtains in the RCC.
- ✓ Do not hang clothes lines in the RCC.
Note: RCC is an earned privilege tied directly to behavior. One disciplinary write-up can end placement immediately, so day-to-day compliance matters.
You can't control what happens inside, but you can help your loved one stay focused on the habits that keep privileges within reach. Keep conversations grounded in what they can do today: follow directions, avoid arguments, think through consequences before reacting. I'd also recommend setting realistic expectations - don't promise outcomes you can't guarantee, and don't pressure them to "fix everything fast." Consistency tends to hold up best in custody settings.
- ✓ Encourage them to follow rules even when they feel petty or frustrating.
- ✓ Remind them that write-ups can have bigger ripple effects than they expect.
- ✓ Ask what they need help tracking (dates, documents, names), and write it down.
- ✓ Keep calls and messages steady and calm - drama outside can turn into problems inside.
- ✓ Avoid making promises about release dates, housing, or special treatment.
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