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Across the Nation, States Charge Inmates for Prison Costs
Thursday, June 11, 2015 11:51
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By Thor Benson
The fees incurred aren’t just for the major expenses, but also for clothing, blankets, toilet paper and towels. One study found that many former inmates had ended up dealing with collections agencies or even back in lock-up for failure to pay the debts.
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Source: http://www.truthdig.com/report/item/across_the_nation_states_charge_inmates_for_prison_costs_20150611/
