There's no glamour in a jailhouse wedding

Off the Block

There's no glamour in a jailhouse wedding

Clean

Published on Oct 4, 2016, 9:00:00 AM
Total time: 00:10:00

Episode Description

All prisoners have the right to marry, but there are lots of restrictions. You can't exchange rings or request a special ceremony, there's thick glass separating the couple and even applying for the marriage license itself can be complicated. It may not be a fairy tale wedding, but for Elizabeth, marrying her fiance while he's in jail is worth it.

More about Off the Block

A trip to jail, even a short stint, can upend many lives - the inmate, their loved ones, and their children among others. This series traces the path from city block to jail block and back.