Paris Hilton away from shutterbugs in solitary cell at LA jail

LYNWOOD, Calif.- Cameras are a constant companion in the celebutante life of Paris Hilton.

But on Monday, the socialite was alone after spending her first full day of her probation sentence in isolation at a Los Angeles County jail.

Hilton was doing well under the circumstances - a 12-by-8 foot cell in a special unit away from other inmates, according to her lawyer.

"She's using this time to reflect on her life, to see what she can do to make the world better and hopefully, in my opinion, to change the attitudes that exist about her among many people," attorney Richard A. Hutton told reporters after visiting Hilton Monday.

The hotel heiress checked into the Century Regional Detention Facility in suburban Los Angeles late Sunday to begin serving three weeks for violating probation in an alcohol-related reckless driving case.

Hilton will spend about 23 hours a day in her cell, being allowed out for at least an hour each day to shower, watch TV in the day room, participate in outdoor recreation or talk on the telephone. No cell phones or other electronic devices are permitted in the facility, even for visitors.

Her mother, Kathy Hilton, believes it will be a time for her daughter to take advantage of time away from the spotlight, according to publicist Elliot Mintz.

"There's always a constant chatter around her," Mintz said.

A spokesman for the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, which runs the 2,200-inmate jail, said Hilton was easy to work with.

"Her demeanor was helpful. She was focused; she was cooperative," said sheriff's spokesman Steve Whitmore.

The 13-year-old jail, a two-story concrete building next to train tracks and beneath a bustling freeway, has been an all-female facility since March 2006. It's located in an industrial area about 12 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles. Hilton's cell has two bunks, a table, a sink, a toilet and a small window.

Although the accommodations are sparse for Hilton, it's a step up from the general population.

Teresa Jones, 50, of Lancaster, called the jail "so filthy it's worse than skid row." At check in, jailers hand out a pamphlet on infections, which are common, she said.

Hilton surrendered at the Men's Central Jail in downtown Los Angeles after a surprise appearance at the MTV Movie Awards. She was then escorted to the facility in Lynwood, where she was booked, fingerprinted, photographed, medically screened and issued an orange top and pants, Whitmore said.

Hilton's booking photo showed the heiress wearing what appeared to be a V-neck shirt, eye makeup and lip gloss that highlighted a slight smile. Her long blond hair was draped over one shoulder.

After checking in, Hilton was given her first jail meal of cereal, bread and juice.

The 26-year-old star of "The Simple Life" pleaded no contest to a reckless-driving charge in January and was sentenced to 36 months of probation. When she was later pulled over by the California Highway Patrol, Hilton was told her she was driving on a suspended license and signed a document acknowledging she was not to drive. She was then pulled over by sheriff's deputies on Feb. 27 and charged with violating probation.

Though a judge sentenced her to 45 days behind bars, Hilton was expected to serve only 23 days because of a state law that requires shorter sentences for good behavior.
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