The Florida Senate

957.16  Expanding capacity.--The Department of Management Services 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.

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