Howard is being transferred from the county jail to the state correctional system. He has never been to prison before and does not know what to expect. He is speaking to another inmate named Darryl on the bus ride over. Darryl has been to prison many times before and is familiar with the processes that inmates go through. Darryl tries to explain the unwritten rules that exist in prison to Howard. He explains to Howard that if he follows these rules, his sentence will be easier. What are these rules called?

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The unwritten rules that inmates follow in prison are commonly referred to as the "inmate code." These are informal guidelines that help inmates navigate the social dynamics and maintain order among themselves.

Howard Is Being Transferred from the County Jail to the State