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Oct 25, 2009 3:33 pm US/Eastern

Sheriff Wants To Charge Jail Inmates $10 A Day

FREDERICK, Md. (AP) ―

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Sitting in jail could get a lot more expensive if the Frederick County sheriff has his way.

Sheriff Chuck Jenkins wants to charge inmates $10 for every day they're housed at the Frederick County Adult Detention Center.

Jenkins asks, "Why should the public support the bad guys?"

Jenkins also wants to hike other fees for inmates -- charging $35 for a dental visit and $25 to inmates who want to pursue a general equivalency diploma. He says his plan could raise $1 million a year.

The Frederick County Commissioners are expected to vote on Jenkins' proposals this week. If approved, the measures would be sent to state lawmakers for their consideration.

State law governs the fees that are charged to inmates.