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TIL 40 states in the US charge you $20-$80 a day for being incarcerated in prison.
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Room and board charges aren’t as popular as this most makes them sound. But the fees are absurd in general: https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/analysis-opinion/americas-dystopian-incarceration-system-pay-stay-behind-bars
I think room and board charges are most common in county jails and smaller facilities, not large-scale prisons where people are sentenced for longer periods. Some places authorize room and board for prisons but it is more often just hidden fees and charges (excessive phone fees, etc).
It’s also notable that some states (unsure how many) limit charges based on ability to pay. So the state may authorize an $80/day prison or jail fee but only collect from those who had savings before being imprisoned or who work and are paid during their time behind bars.
Again, I’m not defending this practice, just commenting on the title making it sound more widespread than it is.
If anyone wants a more in-depth analysis, see here