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how much money is it to keep someone in prison?

2007-11-01 01:40:58 · 4 answers · asked by E-net User 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics

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Depends on the facility and level of security. m

2007-11-01 01:43:42 · answer #1 · answered by *ifthatswhatyoureinto* 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

The average is $54 per day , there are a little over 2 million in prison in the united states the highest per capita in the world .

2007-11-01 09:02:01 · answer #2 · answered by lmndrp44 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Well - considering the food costs, the electricity costs, the water costs, the clothing costs, the payroll (guards etc) costs, the medical and dental treatment costs, their court appointed counsel costs; it is pretty expensive.

2007-11-01 08:44:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

About $30,000 a year.

2007-11-01 08:44:07 · answer #4 · answered by regerugged 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋