Josh Duggar living under strict prison rules following child porn conviction

Josh Duggar living under strict prison rules following child porn conviction

Josh Duggar will be under some no-nonsense rules during his lengthy stay at the Federal Correctional Institution in Seagoville, Texas.

The former “19 Kids and Counting” star – who was sentenced to 12 years in prison in May for receiving and possessing child porn – is expected to look after his cell.

According to TMZ, Duggar’s bed needs to be made “military-style” no later than 7:30 a.m on weekdays and daily chores include sweeping and mopping floors, emptying the trash and cleaning the walls.

“While he’s serving his sentence in a low-security prison, the strict conduct rules also state inmates must stop all loud talking, card, domino and game playing at 9:15 p.m.,” the outlet reports.

“Prisoners must return to their rooms by 11 p.m. and all noise, including TVs, must be off by midnight.”

As previously reported, Duggar, 34, was accused of downloading child pornography files onto a computer at his now-closed used car dealership over the course of three days in May 2019.

He was found guilty in December 2021 of receiving and possessing child sex abuse photos and videos following a six-day trial in his home state of Arkansas. The jury deliberated for seven hours.

Josh and Anna Duggar.Duggar and his wife, Anna, attended a Conservative Political Action Conference in 2015.Getty Images

TMZ adds that in order for Duggar to keep busy during the day amid his prison stay, he can partake in jobs like painting, landscape detailing, welding and food service.

The former reality star is barred from having unsupervised contact with minors, including his own seven kids — daughter Mackynzie, 12, son Michael, 11, son Marcus, 9, daughter Meredith, 6, son Mason, 4, daughter Maryella, 2, and daughter Madyson, 8 months — whom he shares with his wife, Anna Duggar, 33.

Josh Duggar with his children on ChristmasHe’s reportedly forbidden from watching any kind of porn, using the internet freely and having solo visits with his kids.annaduggar/Instagram

Once out of prison, he will also be subject to strict probation rules which include watching porn and spending time with his children.

He will reportedly be barred from accessing or viewing any kind of porn, including adult porn, and won’t be allowed to use the internet without first getting permission from a probation officer.

Jim Bob Duggar, Anna Keller Duggar, Josh Duggar in Josh appeared on his family’s reality show, “19 Kids And Counting.”©Discovery Channel/Courtesy Eve

Additionally, Josh will only be allowed to see his children if his wife or parents – Jim Bob Duggar and Michelle Duggar – or another court-approved adult is present.

Prior to his sentencing, the former used-car salesman was active in conservative politics and worked on the Republican presidential primary campaign of former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee.