The facility houses serious domestic criminals and all foreigners suspected of infractions.
The top portion is opened and folded back flat to form an 8-men sleeping space.
The typical legal process starts when local police makes determination if a person is to be sent to SDC.
[citation needed] Only when a case is moved to prosecution can the suspect speak to his/her attorney.
[citation needed] Detainees generally are subject to a daily shower convention: shower takes place by the sink in each cell (sink provides only cold water).
Such visits must be approved by either the Police department or the district attorney, depending on case progression, and could be accompanied by a Chinese translator.
Lawyer visitations are allowed but require prior approval by police or district attorneys.
Each detainee is allowed to use up to x dollar of its stipend balance to procure food supplements, including candies, sweets, snacks, fruits, and extra clothing, once a month.