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Fla. Stat. § 957.16

Expanding capacity

Known as the Correctional Privatization Act

The act spans §§ 957–957 (14 sections).

History.--s. 5, ch. 95-251; s. 20, ch. 2004-248; s. 19, ch. 2023-268.

The department is authorized to modify and execute agreements with contractors to expand up to the total capacity of contracted correctional facilities. Total capacity means the design capacity of all contracted correctional facilities increased by one-half as described under s. 944.023(1)(b). Any additional beds authorized under this section must comply with the cost-saving requirements set forth in s. 957.07. Any additional beds authorized as a result of expanded capacity under this section are contingent upon specified appropriations.

Official source: Online Sunshine (Florida Legislature). Reproduced from public-domain Florida statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.