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Stories by Emily Jane Goodman
On Top of Jail Time, Prisoners Now Face Fees and Surcharges
Posted on Sep 6, 2008, Source: The Nation
Prisoners across the country are facing court fees, arrest fees and booking fees in addition to their sentences -- and states are raking in the cash.