Start day at 6 a.m., engage in some tinkering, and make a quick outing. - Begins day at 6 a.m., works, takes a brief journey – a glimpse into his prison routine.
In the heart of Austria, Innsbruck Prison has become a temporary home for Jimi Blue Ochsenknecht, the well-known German actor, who is currently in custody and awaiting extradition to Austria. Although specific details about the daily routine for inmates in Innsbruck Prison are not readily available, we can draw upon general insights about prison routines to gain a better understanding of what a typical day might look like for Ochsenknecht.
Upon waking up at 6 AM, inmates like Ochsenknecht are called to roll call before enjoying breakfast, which usually consists of coffee, tea or cocoa, and bread. The day then continues with a mix of activities, including work and educational programs, meals, exercise, and recreation.
Innsbruck Prison offers various workshops, such as carpentry, metalworking, automotive technology, cleaning services, library, and warehouse management, catering to the needs and interests of its approximately 500 inmates. However, sports activities are only allowed under supervision, and a few cells have their own sanitary facilities; communal showers are the norm.
Inmates are allowed to spend half an hour of visits per week, with a maximum of three people at a time. This visitation opportunity is a valuable connection for those who have family and friends far away, like Ochsenknecht, whose closest relatives reside over five hours away in Dobl southwest of Graz.
The day ends with dinner served between 5 PM and 6 PM, followed by the closing of the cells at 3 PM. It's essential to note that the allocation of cells is based on organizational and security criteria, not on the sentence or fame of the inmates.
As Ochsenknecht navigates his new environment, he must also undergo an intake procedure that includes personal detail checks, handing over personal items, a physical search, and a psychological evaluation aimed at identifying immediate self-harm risks.
For more specific information about the daily routine and operations at Innsbruck Prison, it's best to contact local Austrian authorities or consult resources directly related to the prison's operations. The "Ochsen tour" through the country must be completed by Wednesday evening, and it remains to be seen how this high-profile case will unfold in the coming days.
Despite the Commission not yet adopting a decision on the application of the procedure, celebrity status may not exempt Jimi Blue Ochsenknecht from experiencing the monotony of entertainment-free days within Innsbruck Prison, as he awaits extradition. In the evenings, he might find solace in reminiscing about his career highlights, as the sight of communal showers and the sound of cell doors closing marks the end of another day for him and the approximately 500 inmates occupied in various workshops and routines.
