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Exorbitant Probation Fees Comdemn the Poor to Jail

Sharply increased fines and fees levied by money-starved towns across the country and the for-profit businesses that administer the system have resulted in growing numbers of poor people ending up jailed and in debt for minor infractions.

Sharply increased fines and fees levied by money-starved towns across the country and the for-profit businesses that administer the system have resulted in growing numbers of poor people ending up jailed and in debt for minor infractions.

Brian Peteritas is a GOVERNING contributor.