Florida § 944.715 - Delegation of authority.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 944.715 — Delegation of authority., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 944.715. Delegation of authority.
(1) A private vendor shall incarcerate all inmates assigned to the contractor-operated correctional facility by the department and as specified in the contract. The department may not exceed the maximum occupancy designated for the facility in the contract. (2) Inmates incarcerated in a contractor-operated facility are in the legal custody of the department. A private vendor may not award gain-time or release credits, determine inmate eligibility for furlough or work release, calculate inmate release dates, approve inmate transfers, place inmates in less restrictive custody than that ordered by the department or approve inmate work assignments. A private vendor may not benefit financially from the labor of inmates except to the extent authorized under chapter 946.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 944.715
What does Florida Statutes § 944.715 cover?
Section 944.715 ("Delegation of authority.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Florida § 944.715?
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