Ms. Palmer, the facility secretary, laughed at the pathetic story. It amused her to think of how disproportionate, yet richly deserved, this new inmate's punishment would be. He had truly brought this upon himself.
"So, inmate 534, you think that because your debt was only $8.50 your level of punishment should be only a very light penalty?" she narrowed her eyes and shook her head incredulously. "it's not the amount of debt that determines your civil confinement, but your motivation, attitude and breaching of the contract which you *voluntarily!* agreed to, including the punishment clauses. Nod, to acknowledge that this was indeed voluntary."
Inmate 534 nodded, unable to speak, being gagged, an obvious erection appearing underneath the prison overalls as the words came from the prison secretary's red lips.
"From your... enthusiasm... despite the serious consequences you now face, your attitude clearly requires some serious adjustment! From these notes I can clearly see that you have failed to take your contractual obligations seriously... being 'turned on' and signing because of your BDSM fantasies does NOT make it any less a valid contract." Ms Palmer continued reading through the notes, and this pitiful attempt at avoiding the full range of civil penalties.
"the purpose of this facility is to ensure that those, like yourself... who cannot be responsible citizens, learn the importance of compliance with agreements." She paused, her cold gaze chilling his heart, "To the contrary of your pathetic statement, being 'turned on' makes your infraction far more severe. Nod, or shake your head if you don't agree."
Inmate 534 nodded, still inappropriately aroused, despite the feeling of terror that now began to creep over him.
"We are professionals, here for your correction, not your unworthy titillation, and in my role as prison secretary, I select the most appropriate regime to ensure that you never ignore your civil obligations once released."
She read the initial contract Punishment Clause 7: "Further punishment may be applied during a period of civil confinement in accordance with the professional judgement of an officer of the confining authority which the debtor may not appeal, having recourse only to the professional standards board of the civil punishment association"
Inmate 534 was still aroused. There was simply no other option for her, as a civil punishment professional. Sometimes chastity as an inducement could persuade men like this to take agreements more seriously, channeling their desire into submission and compliance. This might be possible, later. inmate 534 would, however have a more difficult path.
"As your genitals and their arousal seem to be the cause of your problem, but are not important enough for a magistrate to consider, I decide what will happen to them during your time in prison. In your case, this will be enforced chastity within a no-pleasure belt for a minimum of six months." The eyes of inmate 534 widened, yet he was still aroused.
The facility secretary enjoyed the power she wielded to decide in a single moment the sexual future of each and every inmate. "You will now be fitted, and that will be your last erection for a very long time!" She pressed the call button, and two of the guards came.
"This inmate has been erecting without authorization even while being punished, so will be under level 7 restrictions at all times."
Officers Brady and Columba, dressed sharply in their uniforms, with their hair tied up, seemed almost to physically embody the austere harshness of the punishment that awaited. Coldly, they took Inmate 534 to the fitting room.