Kiefer is the Model Inmate

Kiefer Sutherland, starting Day 3 of his 48-day sentence for DUI and a probation violation, is a "model prisoner," says a spokesman for the Glendale City Jail.

"He's not happy to be here," Officer John Balian says, "but you can tell from his demeanor that he's sorry and takes responsibility for what's he's done."

Sutherland spent his first full day on Thursday folding jail laundry. He also had cornflakes for breakfast, a turkey sandwich for lunch and chicken a la king for dinner.

The 24 actor, who is housed alone in a cell, has also been assigned to serve meals to the other eight to 10 inmates, one of whom was recently arrested for attempted murder – on four people.

"But we don't put murderers or rapists who are awaiting trial in the same area as a guy convicted of a DUI," Balian explains, adding that Sutherland, as an inmate worker, has access alone to one of three common rooms, each with a television.

The only interaction Sutherland will have with other inmates is when he slides a tray of food through slots in their cell doors.

He also has shower access twice a day.

As of Thursday evening, Sutherland had not had any visitors. However, Balian says that the actor brought several books to keep him busy.

The jail spokesman reiterates that Sutherland will do the full 48 days straight without early release:

"There's no way he's getting out early, unless a judge orders otherwise, which is highly unlikely," he says

The guy’s been getting a ton of fan mail,” says Officer John Balian, spokesman for the Glendale City Jail. “Easily more than 100 letters a day.”

40-year-old Sutherland - famous for his role as Jack Bauer in the smash hit TV thriller, is serving time for his second DUI conviction and for violating probation.

Kiefer will be spending his birthday, Christmas and New Year’s behind bars.

Meanwhile, Balian has branded Kiefer a ‘model prisoner’: “He’s not happy to be here,” he said, “but you can tell from his demeanor that he’s sorry and takes responsibility for what’s he’s done.”

He also reiterated that Sutherland will do the full 48 days straight without early release.

“There’s no way he’s getting out early, unless a judge orders otherwise, which is highly unlikely,” he says.


By Owen Williams, Dec 12 2007 Copyright 2007 - Showbiz Spy

It doesn't pay to drink and drive - but it does pay to own up to your mistakes! Hanukkah has gone by, Christmas has gone by, Christmas Eve has gone by, New Year's Eve and New Year's have gone by...even his 41st birthday went by, and Kiefer Sutherland spent all of the time behind bars, quietly doing laundry duty and being a golden star inmate at Glendale City Jail.

Sutherland, arrested in September for driving under the influence of alcohol, turned himself into an L.A. County courthouse on December 5th. The judge allowed him to spend his time in the city of Glendale instead of L.A. County Jail (said to be due to "overcrowding").
He's received hundreds of fan letters but not visitors. (Although you could always be the first - and let us know how it went!)

A Glendale City spokesman told PageSix that it's "lights out at 10 p.m. for Jack Bauer." But sources say he is extremely well-behaved and polite, though he's not eligible for early release on good behavior.

Sounds like Kiefer's on good behavior...I'd rather see him happy and "reformed" on Larry King Live than Paris Hilton! Good for you, Kiefer!