Paris Hilton, who was sentenced to 45 days in jail for violating her probation, has had her jail sentenced reduced by half. Paris will now serve only 23 days in jail. Additionally, Paris Hilton will be separated from the rest of the jail inmates "for her protection."
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department decided to reduce Paris Hilton's jail sentence because of her "good behavior" over the past weeks (www.forbes.com).
Paris will be serving her jail time in Century Regional Detention Center, located in Lynwood, a Los Angeles Suburb (www.forbes.com). Century Regional Detention Center is considered a "special needs facility." Officials said that because of Paris Hilton's high profile image, this special housing was necessary.
Hilton has been ordered to report to the jail by June 5th, 2007. Once in the 2200-inmate facility, Paris will get at least an hour outside her cell each day. During this time Hilton can shower, watch television, go outside or talk on the telephone (www.forbes.com).
Paris Hilton was arrested in September of 2006 for an alcohol-related incident. She was sentenced to probation, ordered to attend alcohol education classes, and her driver's license was suspended.(source: associatedcontent.com)