Welcome to the Behind Bars Wiki
Behind Bars is a comprehensive Schedule I mod that rebuilds the post-arrest experience with jail infrastructure, bail hearings, parole, and planned court play. This wiki is the player-first guide to using the mod.
Why this wiki exists
- Give players a reliable reference for jail, bail, parole, and upcoming court content
- Make installation and setup easy to follow
- Provide clear troubleshooting steps when something goes wrong
Core systems at a glance
| System | Highlights |
|---|---|
| Jail | Dynamic sentencing, cell assignment, booking process, real-time jail timer, inventory lockup, security doors |
| Bail | Smart calculation (2.5x fines), multiplayer support, negotiation hooks, live UI updates |
| Parole | LSI-based supervision tiers, dynamic officer patrols, violation tracking, dedicated UI |
| Crime Tracking | Witness system, contraband detection, rap sheet persistence across saves |
| Upcoming Court | Negotiation-focused courtroom sessions, evidence-driven bail appeals (Phase 3 roadmap) |
How the docs are organized
- Install & Configure – prerequisites, setup steps, and common settings
- Gameplay Systems – deep dives on jail intake, bail logic, parole supervision, and crime tracking
- Support & Troubleshooting – what to check when the mod is not behaving correctly
- Reference – changelog and roadmap notes
Use the sidebar to jump directly to what you need, or search for specific systems like parole or bail.