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Ask The Mayor: Frankfort's Chris McBarnes On Jail Fees Affecting Recidivism


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If Frankfort Mayor Chris McBarnes wants to have his city seen as more progressive, when it comes to attracting investment, a recent move by the county commissioners may not help. They’ve instituted a $30 per day fee for anyone found guilty of a crime who sits in the county jail for more than three days. That’s despite much criminal justice research showing that legal fees and fines do little more than encourage recidivism.
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Ask The MayorBy Benjamin Thorp