1. THE NEW DEBTORS' PRISON.
- Author
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Shaer, Matthew
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PRISON system , *CRIMINAL justice system , *LEGAL status of defendants , *FINES (Penalties) , *POOR people - Abstract
The article looks at the criminal justice administration in the U.S. and explores the criminal-justice-related debt owed by defendants under the state law in Mississippi. Topics discussed include the case of Jamie Tillman who was imprisoned for public intoxication and misdemeanor charges through the judgement of Municipal Court Judge John C. Ross, the portrayal of inequality and discrimination among poor or low-income defendants, and the incarceration of defendants for nonpayment of fines.
- Published
- 2019