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Fla. Stat. § 957.16 — Expanding capacity

Current through 2025 Florida Statutes

Part of Chapter 957: Correctional Privatization, Florida Statutes.

Full text of Fla. Stat. § 957.16

Statutory text current through the 2025 Florida Statutes. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Florida.

Fla. Stat. § 957.16Primary source, current through the 2025 Florida Statutes
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.

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