Arizona is first state in country to charge people to visit inmates

Arizona is first state in country to charge people to visit inmates: "
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By: Katrina Schaefer
Arizona is the first state in the country to charge people to visit inmates.

The fee, called a background check fee, is $25 dollars.

It's a way to generate money for Arizona’s prison system, but is it a good idea?

Critics say it is a bad idea because it discourages people from visiting family members while they're locked up and having strong community ties is one of the best ways to make sure people don't re-offend when they are released. Read more about this story.

What do you think of the fee?"

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