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FL Stat § 944.597 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVII - Criminal Procedure and Corrections|Chapter 944 - State Correctional System|944.597 - Transportation and Return of Prisoners by Private Transport Company.

944.597 Transportation and return of prisoners by private transport company.—(1) The department is authorized to contract with private transport companies for the transportation of prisoners both within and beyond the limits of this state. Each prisoner shall be taken into custody by the transport company for the purpose of transportation and then delivered by the same transport company to the proper law enforcement official upon arriving at the point of destination. Any private transport company transporting a prisoner pursuant to this section shall be considered an independent contractor and shall be solely liable for the prisoner while she or he is in the custody of such company.(2) The department shall include, but is not limited to, the following requirements in any contract with any transport company:(a) That the transport company shall maintain adequate liability coverage with respect to the transportation of prisoners.(b) That the transport company shall require its employees to complete at least 100 hours of training before transporting prisoners. The curriculum for such training must be approved by the department and include instruction in:1. Use of restraints;2. Searches of prisoners;3. Use of force, including use of appropriate weapons and firearms;4. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation;5. Map reading; and6. Defensive driving.(c) That the transport company shall adhere to standards which provide for humane treatment of prisoners while in the custody of the transport company.(d) That the transport company shall submit reports to the department regarding incidents of escape, use of force, and accidents involving prisoners in the custody of the transport company.(3) Any company providing transport of inmates, pursuant to this section shall hold a Class “B” license pursuant to chapter 493, and any employee of such a company shall hold a Class “D” and Class “G” license pursuant to chapter 493.(4) The department shall advertise for and receive competitive bids for the transportation of prisoners and award the contract to the lowest and best bidder.History.—s. 7, ch. 85-340; s. 1656, ch. 97-102; s. 5, ch. 2017-31.
FL Stat § 944.602 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVII - Criminal Procedure and Corrections|Chapter 944 - State Correctional System|944.602 - Agency Notification Before Release of Intellectually Disabled Inmates.

944.602 Agency notification before release of intellectually disabled inmates.—Before the release by parole, release by reason of gain-time allowances provided for in s. 944.291, or expiration of sentence of any inmate who has been diagnosed as having an intellectual disability as defined in s. 393.063, the Department of Corrections shall notify the Agency for Persons with Disabilities in order that sufficient time be allowed to notify the inmate or the inmate’s representative, in writing, at least 7 days before the inmate’s release, of available community services.History.—s. 8, ch. 83-274; s. 1657, ch. 97-102; s. 311, ch. 99-8; s. 64, ch. 2006-227; s. 40, ch. 2013-162.
FL Stat § 944.611 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVII - Criminal Procedure and Corrections|Chapter 944 - State Correctional System|944.611 - Legislative Intent.

944.611 Legislative intent.—The Legislature finds and declares that:(1) It is desirable that each inmate be confined in and released from an institution or facility as close to the inmate’s permanent residence or county of commitment as possible, in order to lessen the transportation expense to the public.(2) It is the intent of the Legislature that:(a) To the extent possible, an inmate be returned, upon release, to the same area from which the inmate was committed.(b) An inmate being released from a community work-release program is not eligible for the provision of transportation.(c) Transportation provided for an eligible inmate upon release shall be to one of the following points:1. The county where parole placement has been approved and supervision is to commence.2. Another state.3. The county of employment within the state.4. The county of legal residence within the state.5. The county of original commitment within the state.(d) Each releasee who is eligible for the provision of transportation shall be escorted to the site of embarkation by an officer of the correctional facility, who shall remain until the releasee has departed.History.—s. 38, ch. 83-131; s. 1658, ch. 97-102.
FL Stat § 944.612 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVII - Criminal Procedure and Corrections|Chapter 944 - State Correctional System|944.612 - Definitions for S. 944.613.

944.612 Definitions for s. 944.613.—As used in s. 944.613, the term:(1) “Florida releasee” means:(a) An inmate paroled before expiration of his or her sentence, who will be supervised at the location shown on his or her parole certificate.(b) An inmate whose sentence has expired or who is released by means of gain-time.(2) “Out-of-state releasee” means:(a) An inmate being released on interstate compact pursuant to s. 949.07.(b) An inmate whose sentence has expired and who intends to leave the state or is required to leave the state upon release.History.—s. 39, ch. 83-131; s. 1659, ch. 97-102.
FL Stat § 944.613 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVII - Criminal Procedure and Corrections|Chapter 944 - State Correctional System|944.613 - Methods of Transportation.

944.613 Methods of transportation.—(1) OUT-OF-STATE RELEASEE.—In instances when a releasee intends or is required to leave the state, transportation shall be provided by common carrier utilizing the most economical means. Transportation as authorized herein shall be furnished by nonnegotiable travel voucher payable to the common carrier being utilized, and in no event shall there be any cash disbursement to the releasee or any person, firm, or corporation. Such travel voucher shall not be valid for more than 5 days after its issuance. The source of any private transportation must be by a family member or friend whose purpose is to immediately transport the releasee out of this state.(2) FLORIDA RELEASEE.—In instances when a releasee remains in this state but leaves the county where the correctional institution or facility of her or his confinement is located, transportation shall be provided by common carrier using the most economical means. Transportation as authorized herein shall be furnished by nonnegotiable travel voucher payable to the common carrier being utilized, and in no event shall there be any cash disbursement to the releasee or any person, firm, or corporation. Such travel voucher is to be utilized immediately by the releasee. The source of any private transportation must be a family member or friend whose purpose is to immediately transport the releasee to the approved location pursuant to s. 944.611.History.—s. 40, ch. 83-131; s. 1660, ch. 97-102; s. 169, ch. 2020-2.
FL Stat § 944.70 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVII - Criminal Procedure and Corrections|Chapter 944 - State Correctional System|944.70 - Conditions for Release From Incarceration.

944.70 Conditions for release from incarceration.—(1)(a) A person who is convicted of a crime committed on or after October 1, 1983, but before January 1, 1994, may be released from incarceration only:1. Upon expiration of the person’s sentence;2. Upon expiration of the person’s sentence as reduced by accumulated gain-time;3. As directed by an executive order granting clemency;4. Upon attaining the provisional release date;5. Upon placement in a conditional release program pursuant to s. 947.1405; or6. Upon the granting of control release pursuant to s. 947.146.(b) A person who is convicted of a crime committed on or after January 1, 1994, may be released from incarceration only:1. Upon expiration of the person’s sentence;2. Upon expiration of the person’s sentence as reduced by accumulated meritorious or incentive gain-time;3. As directed by an executive order granting clemency;4. Upon placement in a conditional release program pursuant to s. 947.1405 or a conditional medical release program pursuant to s. 947.149; or5. Upon the granting of control release, including emergency control release, pursuant to s. 947.146.(2) A person who is convicted of a crime committed on or after December 1, 1990, and who receives a control release date may not refuse to accept the terms or conditions of control release.History.—s. 16, ch. 98-204.
FL Stat § 944.701 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVII - Criminal Procedure and Corrections|Chapter 944 - State Correctional System|944.701 - Short Title.

944.701 Short title.—Sections 944.701-944.708 may be cited as the “Transition Assistance Program Act.”History.—ss. 4, 12, ch. 87-298; s. 13, ch. 88-122.
FL Stat § 944.702 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVII - Criminal Procedure and Corrections|Chapter 944 - State Correctional System|944.702 - Legislative Intent.

944.702 Legislative intent.—It is the intent of the Legislature to provide persons released from incarceration from the Department of Corrections with certain fundamental resources in the areas of employment, life skills training, job placement, and access to as many support services as possible in order to appreciably increase the likelihood of the inmate’s successful reentry into free society. The Legislature intends that these support services include faith-based service groups on an equal basis with other private organizations.History.—ss. 5, 12, ch. 87-298; s. 13, ch. 88-122; s. 6, ch. 92-310; s. 6, ch. 2001-110.
FL Stat § 944.703 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVII - Criminal Procedure and Corrections|Chapter 944 - State Correctional System|944.703 - Eligible Inmates.

944.703 Eligible inmates.—Sections 944.701-944.708 apply to all inmates released from the custody of the department. However, priority should be given to substance-addicted inmates to help break the cycle of drug abuse, prostitution, and other self-injurious criminal behavior that causes harm to families and communities. Those inmates with a detainer are eligible if the department determines that cancellation of the detainer is likely or that the incarceration for which the detainer was issued will be of short duration. The department shall confirm the detainer with the originating authority prior to release.History.—ss. 6, 12, ch. 87-298; s. 13, ch. 88-122; s. 7, ch. 92-310; s. 21, ch. 95-283; s. 7, ch. 2001-110.
FL Stat § 944.7031 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVII - Criminal Procedure and Corrections|Chapter 944 - State Correctional System|944.7031 - Eligible Inmates Released From Private Correctional Facilities.

944.7031 Eligible inmates released from private correctional facilities.—(1) It is the intent of the Legislature that state inmates nearing release from a private correctional facility managed under chapter 957 are eligible for assistance under ss. 944.701-944.708, and all laws that provide for or mandate transition assistance services to inmates nearing release also apply to inmates who reside in private correctional facilities.(2) To assist an inmate nearing release from a private correctional facility, the department and the transition assistance specialist shall coordinate with a designated staff person at each private correctional facility to ensure that a state inmate released from the private correctional facility is informed of and provided with the same level of transition assistance services that are provided by the department for an inmate in a state correctional facility. Any inmate released from a private correctional facility shall also have equal access to placement consideration in a contracted substance abuse transition housing program, including those programs that have a faith-based component.History.—s. 8, ch. 2001-110.
FL Stat § 944.704 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVII - Criminal Procedure and Corrections|Chapter 944 - State Correctional System|944.704 - Staff Who Provide Transition Assistance; Duties.

944.704 Staff who provide transition assistance; duties.—(1) The department shall provide a transition assistance specialist at each of the major institutions.(2) The department may increase the number of transition assistance specialists in proportion to the number of inmates served at each of the major institutions and may increase the number of employment specialists per judicial circuit based on the number of released inmates served under community supervision in that circuit, subject to appropriations.(3) The transition assistance specialists’ duties include, but are not limited to:(a) Coordinating delivery of transition assistance program services at the institution and at the community correctional centers authorized pursuant to s. 945.091(1)(b).(b) Assisting in the development of each inmate’s postrelease plan.(c) Obtaining job placement information. Such information must include identifying any job assignment credentialing or industry certifications for which the inmate is eligible.(d) Providing a written medical discharge plan and referral to a county health department.(e) For an inmate who is known to be HIV positive, providing a 30-day supply of all HIV/AIDS-related medication that the inmate is taking before release, if required under protocols of the Department of Corrections and treatment guidelines of the United States Department of Health and Human Services.(f) Facilitating placement in a private transition housing program, if requested by any eligible inmate. If an inmate who is nearing his or her date of release requests placement in a contracted substance abuse transition housing program, the transition assistance specialist shall inform the inmate of program availability and assess the inmate’s need and suitability for transition housing assistance. If an inmate is approved for placement, the specialist shall assist the inmate and coordinate the release of the inmate with the selected program. If an inmate requests and is approved for placement in a contracted faith-based substance abuse transition housing program, the specialist must consult with the chaplain before such placement. In selecting inmates who are nearing their date of release for placement in a faith-based program, the department shall ensure that an inmate’s faith orientation, or lack thereof, will not be considered in determining admission to the program and that the program does not attempt to convert an inmate toward a particular faith or religious preference.(g) Providing a photo identification card to all inmates before their release.(4) A transition assistance specialist may not be a correctional officer or correctional probation officer as defined in s. 943.10.History.—ss. 7, 12, ch. 87-298; s. 13, ch. 88-122; s. 30, ch. 89-526; s. 4, ch. 91-281; s. 8, ch. 92-310; s. 22, ch. 95-283; s. 9, ch. 2001-110; s. 5, ch. 2002-292; s. 56, ch. 2019-167.
FL Stat § 944.706 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVII - Criminal Procedure and Corrections|Chapter 944 - State Correctional System|944.706 - Basic Release Assistance.

944.706 Basic release assistance.—(1) Any inmate who is being released is eligible for transition assistance. Those inmates released to a detainer are eligible pursuant to s. 944.703.(2) The department may contract with the Department of Children and Families, the Salvation Army, and other public or private organizations, including faith-based service groups, for the provision of basic support services for releasees.(3) The department shall adopt rules for the development, implementation, and termination of transition assistance.History.—s. 41, ch. 83-131; s. 9, ch. 85-340; ss. 9, 12, ch. 87-298; s. 13, ch. 88-122; s. 10, ch. 92-310; s. 23, ch. 95-283; s. 312, ch. 99-8; s. 11, ch. 2001-110; s. 322, ch. 2014-19.Note.—Former s. 944.601.
FL Stat § 944.7065 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVII - Criminal Procedure and Corrections|Chapter 944 - State Correctional System|944.7065 - Transition Course for Inmates.

944.7065 Transition course for inmates.—In an effort to ensure that inmates released from the Department of Corrections successfully reenter the community, beginning December 1, 2002, each inmate released from incarceration by the department must complete a 100-hour comprehensive transition course that covers job readiness and life management skills. This requirement does not apply to inmates released in an emergency situation.History.—s. 20, ch. 2001-110.
FL Stat § 944.707 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVII - Criminal Procedure and Corrections|Chapter 944 - State Correctional System|944.707 - Postrelease Special Services; Job Placement Services.

944.707 Postrelease special services; job placement services.—(1) The department shall generate and provide to every releasee, identified by the prerelease needs assessment, support services such as, but not limited to, substance abuse counseling, family counseling, and employment support programs. The department may select and contract with public or private organizations, including faith-based service groups, for the provision of these basic support services. When selecting a provider, the department shall consider faith-based service groups on an equal basis with other private organizations. Provider selection criteria include, but are not limited to:(a) The depth and scope of services provided.(b) The geographic area to be served.(c) The number of inmates to be served and the cost of services per inmate.(d) The individual provider’s record of success in the provision of inmate services.(2) The department, with the assistance of the State Office on Homelessness, shall maintain and regularly update a comprehensive directory of support services offered by private organizations and faith-based service groups for the purpose of assisting transition assistance specialists and chaplains in making individualized placements and referrals.History.—ss. 10, 12, ch. 87-298; s. 13, ch. 88-122; s. 32, ch. 89-526; s. 11, ch. 92-310; s. 24, ch. 95-283; s. 12, ch. 2001-110.
FL Stat § 944.708 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVII - Criminal Procedure and Corrections|Chapter 944 - State Correctional System|944.708 - Rules.

944.708 Rules.—The Department of Corrections shall adopt rules to implement the provisions of ss. 944.701-944.707.History.—ss. 11, 12, ch. 87-298; s. 13, ch. 88-122; s. 41, ch. 2010-117; s. 34, ch. 2011-213.
FL Stat § 944.710 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVII - Criminal Procedure and Corrections|Chapter 944 - State Correctional System|944.710 - Definitions of Terms Relating to Private Operation of State Correctional Facilities and S. 944.105.

944.710 Definitions of terms relating to private operation of state correctional facilities and s. 944.105.—As used with respect to private operation of state correctional facilities and s. 944.105, the term:(1) “Bidder” means any individual, partnership, corporation, or unincorporated association that submits a proposal with the department to construct, lease, or operate a private correctional facility.(2) “Department” means the Department of Corrections.(3) “Private correctional facility” means any facility, which is not operated by the department, for the incarceration of adults or juveniles who have been sentenced by a court and committed to the custody of the department.(4) “Private correctional officer” means any full-time or part-time employee of a private vendor whose primary responsibility is the supervision, protection, care, and control of prisoners within a private correctional facility.(5) “Private vendor” means any individual, partnership, corporation, or unincorporated association bound by contract with the department to construct, lease, or operate a private correctional facility.History.—s. 13, ch. 89-526.
FL Stat § 944.711 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVII - Criminal Procedure and Corrections|Chapter 944 - State Correctional System|944.711 - Requests for Proposals.

944.711 Requests for proposals.—The department shall develop a request for proposals to construct or construct and operate a single-cell prototype institution or any facility of the department specified in s. 945.025. Competitive proposals shall be solicited by the department pursuant to chapter 287.History.—s. 14, ch. 89-526.
FL Stat § 944.712 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVII - Criminal Procedure and Corrections|Chapter 944 - State Correctional System|944.712 - Bidder and Private Vendor Qualifications.

944.712 Bidder and private vendor qualifications.—Any private vendor selected by the department must have the qualifications and operations and management experience to carry out the terms of the contract. In submitting a proposal, the bidder must demonstrate financial ability to fulfill the requirements of the contract and must submit an independently audited financial statement for the previous 5 years. If the contract includes construction and if the state is required to make payments for construction prior to the completion of construction, the contract shall contain a construction performance bond approved by the secretary of the Department of Corrections as adequate and appropriate for the construction portion of the contract.History.—s. 15, ch. 89-526.
FL Stat § 944.713 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVII - Criminal Procedure and Corrections|Chapter 944 - State Correctional System|944.713 - Insurance Against Liability.

944.713 Insurance against liability.—(1) A bidder must provide an adequate plan of insurance against liability, including liability for violations of an inmate’s civil rights by an insurance agency licensed in this state, pursuant to chapter 287. The insurance plan shall, at a minimum, protect the department from actions of a third party, assure the private vendor’s ability to fulfill the conditions of the contract, and provide adequate protection for the department against claims arising as a result of any occurrence during the term of the contract on an occurrence basis. The adequacy of the insurance plan shall be determined, at the bidder’s expense, by an independent risk management or actuarial firm selected by the Department of Management Services. The risk management or actuarial firm selected must have demonstrated experience in assessing public liability of state government.(2) The contract shall provide for indemnification of the state by the private vendor for any liabilities incurred up to the limits provided under s. 768.28(5). The contract shall provide that the private vendor, or the insurer of the private vendor, is liable to pay any claim or judgment for any one person which does not exceed the sum of $100,000 or any claim or judgment, or portions thereof, which, when totaled with all other claims or judgments arising out of the same incident or occurrence, does not exceed the sum of $200,000. In addition, the contractor must agree to defend, hold harmless, and indemnify the department against any and all actions, claims, damages and losses, including costs and attorney’s fees.History.—s. 16, ch. 89-526; s. 316, ch. 92-279; s. 55, ch. 92-326.