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August 19, 2008
Where Does $49,000 for Each Prisoner Go?
Where Does $49,000 for Each Inmate Go?
California spends four times as much per prisoner as Mississippi. Where does the money go?"
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The $49,000 Question
California spends around $49,000 annually per adult inmate, nearly 4 times Mississippi, which spends $13,300. Where does the money go? A partial breakdown:
Security $20,429
Medical services $7,669
Parole operations $4,436
Facility operations $3,938
Administration $2,871
Psychiatric services $1,403
Food $1,377
Education $687
Records $513
Vocational education $289
Inmate welfare fund $282
Clothing $152
Religion $53
Activities $23
Library $23
Transportation $15
Sources: Bureau of Justice Statistics; California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation; National Association of State Budget Officers
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Posted by lois at August 19, 2008 10:46 AM