I don't ever plan on going to jail, but I a very close friend of mine just got put away for about 5 years. So, I'll share what I know from his circumstance, and maybe that will help people. He knew he was going to jail about a year before he went, so that was a plus side, which doesn't happen to many people.
After his wife divorced him, he sold his house, which would allow him to have extra money. He decided to rent an apartment which had a month-to-month type lease, so he didn't have to settle anything up with his landlord.
Over the past year, he worked several hours to ensure that he would have money prior to being released, and he had a shared bank account with a family member.
Other things were delegated amongst friends, which he trusts, as far as taking care of his bills and his belongings, which were put away in storage.
He had let his employer know shortly before his sentencing since he was in and out of court for a while. However, I wouldn't think some employers wouldn't be too keen on the idea of having someone being sent away to prison working for them.
So, basically, he set himself up well for when he is released, which I think was probably the smartest idea.
But like I said, it's not an ideal world in which people can plan these things. So, if this is an instant thing, I would try to contact the person in your life that you trust the most to handle your affairs. If they are delegated out, be sure your friend or family member who is doing this is picking the right people to do the right work. You don't want to have someone who can't pay their own bills in a timely fashion handling yours, you know?
I would have enjoyed it more if I had my anxiety meds filled
