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How much does it cost to incarcerate people for this long? Does it outweigh the cost of the fines in the first place? If not, why even bother?
by imgabe 12y ago
How much does it cost to incarcerate people for this long? Does it outweigh the cost of the fines in the first place? If not, why even bother?
- brudgers 12y agoYour question suggests the answer. Jails are very often a revenue source. States and the Federal government often provide funds to build and operate the facilities. Courts impose fees on defendants to cover expenses. And of course there are all sorts monetization schemes that work when people have no options: https://www.google.com/search?q=cost+of+phone+call+from+jail https://www.google.com/search?q=cost+of+phone+call+from+jail http://www.buzzfeed.com/justinesharrock/why-does-it-cost-18-to-make-a-call-from-prison http://www.buzzfeed.com/justinesharrock/why-does-it-cost-18-...