By Christopher Sign
ABC15
PHOENIX — The Maricopa County jail system is believed to be the third largest in the nation, and soon it may be the first to begin charging inmates for their meals.
“Everybody else has to pay for food, why should they [inmates] get freebies,” said Arpaio.
Arpaio confirmed to ABC15 that beginning in March, he is planning to charge each inmate $1 per day for the cost of their meals.
Full story: Sheriff Joe Arpaio says rising food costs, budget concerns will result in inmates paying for meals