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Prisoners could not have to pay to stay in jail depending on their income level

By Hicbd
Mon Aug 20 2018 8:34 pm

"A widespread practice in the US known as "pay to stay" charges jail inmates a daily fee while they are incarcerated. For those who are in and out of the local county or city lock-ups - particularly those struggling with addiction - that can lead to sky-high debts."

URL:
https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-34705968
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pay-to-stay_(imprisonment)
http://www.brennancenter.org/states-pay-stay-charges

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Categories:
Prisons Criminal Justice Systems Prison Recidivism / Future Crime / Ex-Offenders U.S. Criminal Justice System U.S. Prisons U.S. Personal Debt

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