South Bay Correctional Facility

In February 1997, South Bay Correctional Facility opened under a contract with the state through the Correctional Privatization Commission. South Bay Correctional Facility is located in southern Florida just south of Lake Okeechobee. South Bay is operated by Wackenhut Corrections Corporation, which also operates Moore Haven Correctional Facility, which was the subject of a similar review by OPPAGA in April 1998. 1 As required by s. 957.11, F.S., this review evaluates the costs and benefits of the contract and the performance of the private contractor and recommends whether the contract should be continued. OPPAGA also reviewed, in a separate report, Lake City Correctional Facility, a privately operated youthful offender prison. 2 Background ______________