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Pay to Stay in Connecticut Prisons

by Brendan Putman on 01/07/13

As a criminal defense lawyer I often see laws whose unintended consequences beg to be reviewed for possible recall. But the question that arises when I think about the "pay to stay" law is, how did it ever pass in the first place? This Connecticut law requires that an incarcerated citizen not only pay for his/her crime, but also pay roughly $100.00/day.for board and room. Once released the debt must be paid by giving up 1/2 of any property, inheritance, lottery or insurance payments that the released citizen may receive. For example when a five year sentence is served, the prisoner is released facing a $180,000 debt to the state that incarcerated him. The state most often collects from a dying parent's will. What say you about this law?

Comments (5)

1. Ellie W said on 2/11/13 - 12:51PM

Excellent Attorney-He's on your side-Affordable Fees. I needed an attorney and used several different attorneys in the past. When I called Attorney Putman I felt at ease the minute I spoke with him. He set up an appointment as soon as possible. I visited with Brendan and knew he was thw one for me. His fee was very afforable and he care about helping me, he felt like family. I had A Felony charge. He did a very remarkable job with my case! Do yourself a favor an call attorney Brendan Putman. I know you'll be very happy!

2. Darien L said on 4/8/13 - 11:01AM

I used attorney Putman for a DUI case. He was so helpful and understanding. His prices were very afforable. I am a college student my money is very tight. I was very very satisfied with his professional service. Thank you Darien L.

3. Rick Araya said on 1/5/22 - 07:42AM

still on the book? the pay to stay?

4. Dawn M Wilson said on 7/3/22 - 08:57AM

Hi Brendan.Stephen almost died,choking on his own vomit but I could not get help from anyone without someone wanhting to arrest him.Same issue,only this time he almost died..would not be breathing if I did not go back,because they never even checked on him while they were busy bullying me into a statement.I went home,they lied again,rolled him on his side,slammed him in the back and he lived..he lived,even though we will need to sell the house and move,because they will not even warn the real abuser..he has a COP in his pocket,free to make false reports and stare at us all day long

5. Dawn M Wilson said on 7/3/22 - 08:57AM

Hi Brendan.Stephen almost died,choking on his own vomit but I could not get help from anyone without someone wanhting to arrest him.Same issue,only this time he almost died..would not be breathing if I did not go back,because they never even checked on him while they were busy bullying me into a statement.I went home,they lied again,rolled him on his side,slammed him in the back and he lived..he lived,even though we will need to sell the house and move,because they will not even warn the real abuser..he has a COP in his pocket,free to make false reports and stare at us all day long

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1.	Ellie W said on 2/11/13 - 12:51PM
	Excellent Attorney-He's on your side-Affordable Fees. I needed an attorney and used several different attorneys in the past. When I called Attorney Putman I felt at ease the minute I spoke with him. He set up an appointment as soon as possible. I visited with Brendan and knew he was thw one for me. His fee was very afforable and he care about helping me, he felt like family. I had A Felony charge. He did a very remarkable job with my case! Do yourself a favor an call attorney Brendan Putman. I know you'll be very happy!
2.	Darien L said on 4/8/13 - 11:01AM
	I used attorney Putman for a DUI case. He was so helpful and understanding. His prices were very afforable. I am a college student my money is very tight. I was very very satisfied with his professional service. Thank you Darien L.
3.	Rick Araya said on 1/5/22 - 07:42AM
	still on the book? the pay to stay?
4.	Dawn M Wilson said on 7/3/22 - 08:57AM
	Hi Brendan.Stephen almost died,choking on his own vomit but I could not get help from anyone without someone wanhting to arrest him.Same issue,only this time he almost died..would not be breathing if I did not go back,because they never even checked on him while they were busy bullying me into a statement.I went home,they lied again,rolled him on his side,slammed him in the back and he lived..he lived,even though we will need to sell the house and move,because they will not even warn the real abuser..he has a COP in his pocket,free to make false reports and stare at us all day long
5.	Dawn M Wilson said on 7/3/22 - 08:57AM
	Hi Brendan.Stephen almost died,choking on his own vomit but I could not get help from anyone without someone wanhting to arrest him.Same issue,only this time he almost died..would not be breathing if I did not go back,because they never even checked on him while they were busy bullying me into a statement.I went home,they lied again,rolled him on his side,slammed him in the back and he lived..he lived,even though we will need to sell the house and move,because they will not even warn the real abuser..he has a COP in his pocket,free to make false reports and stare at us all day long