Prison Spending Down Nationally, Up A Little In Arkansas
By: KARK 4 News
Updated: December 10, 2012
A national study released Monday shows governments are spending a little less money on prison systems, but Arkansas isn't exactly in line.
While nationally, prison spending took a 6% dip from 2009 to 2010, Arkansas decreased spending by 0.3% in that time frame.
This year, the Arkansas Department of Correction increased spending by 3%, from about $60 per day, per inmate to nearly $62.
The prison system, though, says its numbers are relatively flat overall and just takes into account inflation and growth.
While nationally, prison spending took a 6% dip from 2009 to 2010, Arkansas decreased spending by 0.3% in that time frame.
This year, the Arkansas Department of Correction increased spending by 3%, from about $60 per day, per inmate to nearly $62.
The prison system, though, says its numbers are relatively flat overall and just takes into account inflation and growth.
