Are booking calls recorded?

Assume non-legal calls are recorded. Share logistics only (who/when/where), not case facts.

Should we post bond immediately?

Ask counsel first. In some situations it’s better to wait for a hearing. Keep all receipts and paperwork.

What documents should a family organize on day one?

Full legal name & DOB, booking/citation number, property receipt, next court date/time, medication list, and contact info for counsel and transport.

Jail Booking — Basics & First 24 Hours — Reed Nolan Legal Education

Watch: Jail Booking — First 24 Hours Explained

Video explainer from ReedNolan.com and ReedNolanLaw.com — educational only, not legal advice.

Reed Nolan jail — What families should know about local jail booking and the first day after custody begins. Keep communication factual, organize documents, and plan next steps calmly.

Short scripts (say once or twice, then pause):

“I choose to remain silent. I want a lawyer.”
“I don’t consent to any searches.”

Immediate confirmations

Facility & booking number (and arresting agency).
First court/arraignment date and earliest time counsel can speak with them.
Medical needs — how to deliver approved medications per facility rules.

One-folder paperwork

Full legal name & DOB, booking/citation number
Property receipt, medication list, contact for counsel
Transportation details; save receipts and call logs

Calls & messages

Assume non-legal calls are recorded — share logistics only.
Pick one family point person; keep group texts factual (who/when/where).
Create a short timeline while details are fresh.

Bail / bond

Ask counsel whether to post immediately or wait for a hearing.
Keep every receipt and any release-condition paperwork.

Jail Booking — Basics & First 24 Hours

Watch: Jail Booking — First 24 Hours Explained

Immediate confirmations

One-folder paperwork

Calls & messages

Bail / bond

After release or transfer

Further reading