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Civil commitment costs strain states housing sex offenders
States face rising expenses to confine and treat sex offenders after prison terms, with Minnesota spending over 65 million annually and Moody plans expanding Moose Lake. The AP estimates show per offender costs reaching about 175 thousand in New York and 173 thousand in California, while long term confinement raises budget pressures across education and health care. The debate centers on practicality versus public safety as lawmakers weigh continued tough penalties against shrinking budgets.
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