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How much does it cost per day to house an inmate in a state prison?
The cost per day to house an inmate is available in
State Corrections Expenditures, FY 1982-2010
, a report by the
Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS)
. Also see the
Justice Expenditure and Employment Series
section of the BJS site for additional data related to justice costs.
Last Updated:
December 29, 2017
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