Karen Huger. Charles Sykes/Bravo
The Real Housewives of Potomac star Karen Huger is experiencing a new kind of reality behind bars.
The Bravo reality star began her year-long stay in jail, reportedly at Maryland’s Montgomery County Correctional Facility, on February 27, 2025. (Us Weekly has reached out for comment.)
That same day, a Maryland judge ruled that Huger’s official sentence would be two years in jail with one year suspended, meaning she will be behind bars for one year.
The decision came after Huger was found guilty by a jury of her peers on multiple charges including DUI and DWI.
“Although we are disappointed in the jury’s verdict, we of course respect their decision and appreciate their time hearing our case,” Karen’s attorney, A. Scott Bolden, told People in a statement shortly after the verdict was revealed in December 2024. “We continue to reserve Mrs. Huger’s right to an appeal and intend to fully pursue justice on her behalf. We appreciate your support and prayers for Mrs. Huger and her family at this time.”
As Huger’s new reality begins, keep reading to see what life could be like at the Montgomery County Correctional Facility:
Television
Most housing pods have two televisions for inmates to watch and/or listen to. At any time, one TV is expected to be set to an English-language channel while the other TV is set to a Spanish-language channel. While there are a variety of channels to choose from, specific networks are not revealed online.
Dress Code
While Huger may be used to getting dressed up for red carpets, TV appearances or The Real Housewives of Potomac reunion, her new reality has a different set of fashion rules.
“You must wear your institutional jumpsuit whenever outside of your cell or in the day area. Whenever you leave your housing area, inmates are not allowed to wear sweatpants and/or sweatshirts underneath your jumpsuit,” the inmate guidebook stated. “Approved religious headwear may be worn in inmate cells, day areas and during religious programs.”
Inmates are responsible for their own laundry and the legs of the jumpsuit shall not be rolled up to expose socks or an inmate’s leg.
If Huger is looking for a hair appointment, barbering services are provided via a professional barber approved by the Department. They are available on a scheduled basis by submitting a haircut order form.
Rise and Shine
Inmates are expected to be dressed in their jumpsuit and ready for daily and weekly inspections by 8:00 a.m. At that time, beds should be made and desks should be clear of all items except for one authorized religious book.
Family Visits
According to the inmate guidebook, each eligible inmate at MCCF is authorized to have two visits per week with authorized visitors during scheduled visiting hours.
“Relatives and friends may visit unless disapproved by the Warden or their designee,” the guidebook stated. “Inmates who are participating in any school, work or program (Bible Study, etc.) at the time of the family visit will not be sent to the visiting area.”
Each eligible inmate will receive one 30-minute visit on their assigned visiting date. All visitors and inmates are required to wear masks at all times regardless of vaccination status while inside the facilities. In addition, all visitors are expected to stay six feet apart from other visiting groups at all times, according to guidelines.
Phone Calls and Mail
As stated in the guidebook, inmates will have daily access to collect call only telephones. All telephone conversations may be monitored and/or recorded.
As for letters, facility policies do not limit the amount of authorized mail correspondence. All incoming mail, however, will be screened for contraband.
Once searched, the mail will be photocopied, and originals will not be provided to inmates. Cash or personal checks will not be accepted through the mail.
Meals
Each inmate will be served three meals daily. Individual food preferences cannot be honored, and substitutions cannot be made on trays.
The guidebook warns inmates that extra helpings, beverages or trays are not permitted.
