Incarceration in Florida is one of the main forms of punishment, rehabilitation, or both for the commission of felony and other offenses in the state.
History
Mandatory guidelines such as the 1999
10-20-Life
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and the 1995
Three-strikes law
In the United States, habitual offender laws (commonly referred to as three-strikes laws) have been implemented since at least 1952, and are part of the United States Justice Department's Anti-Violence Strategy. These laws require a person who i ...
established minimum sentencing for those convicted of crimes. The 1995 law requiring convicts to serve 85% of their sentence and
Zero tolerance
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have all contributed to lengthening prisoners sentences in Florida.
Cost
In 2013, the average cost to house a prisoner was $18,000 per inmate annually.
Population
In 2013, there were 100,844 inmates, aged 14 to 93. 93% of the population were males, 7% females. Figures do not include those in local jails or juvenile justice systems.
53% have been incarcerated for violent crimes. Drugs offenses constitute 17% of the population.
In 2013, 564 people were in prison for driving with a suspended license, in turn, often the result of failure to pay a fine or a fee.
See also
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Crime in Florida
Crime in Florida refers to crime occurring within the U.S. State of Florida. With a population of 20,612,439 in 2016, Florida had 642,512 crimes reported including 1,111 murders, 88,700 violent, 553,812 property crimes, and 5,528 rapes.
Policing ...
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Florida Department of Corrections
The Florida Department of Corrections operates state prisons in the U.S. state of Florida. It has its headquarters in Florida's capital of Tallahassee.
The Florida Department of Corrections operates the third largest state prison system in the ...
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Law of Florida
The law of Florida consists of several levels, including constitutional, statutory, and regulatory law, as well as case law and local law. The ''Florida Statutes'' form the general statutory law of Florida.
Sources
The Constitution of Florida ...
Notes
Penal system in Florida
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