The Broward Correctional Institution (BCI) was a correctional facility located in the former Country Estates CDP, [1] [2] and later in Southwest Ranches, Florida, operated by the Florida Department of Corrections. [3] The Region IV Correctional Facility Office was located on the grounds of Broward Correctional Institution. [4] The prison was in proximity to Pembroke Pines. [5] It was located along Sheridan Street, near U.S. Route 27. [6]
The facility was opened in 1977 to house a male inmate population. However, in its history the prison has had only female inmates.[ citation needed ]
The Town of Southwest Ranches started operations in June 2000, and the prison became a part of the municipality. [7]
It housed female death row inmates until February 2003 when the female death row was moved to Lowell Annex. [8] The Broward Correctional Institution served as a reception center for female inmates. As of 2011, a staff of approximately 272 individuals serviced the facility. [1] As of 2012 624 prisoners, all female, were housed there. [6] The facility was closed in 2012. [9] Closure was scheduled for May 1 of that year. The Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel said "BCI was determined to have a relatively low population and a high per diem inmate cost of $111.48." ($150.99 when adjusted for inflation) [6]
Death row:
