Baker Correctional Institution
| Location |
20706 U.S. Highway 90 West Sanderson, Florida |
|---|---|
| Status | mixed |
| Capacity | 1165 |
| Opened | 1978 |
| Managed by | Florida Department of Corrections |
The Baker Correctional Institution is a state prison for men located in Sanderson, Baker County, Florida, owned and operated by the Florida Department of Corrections.[1]
Since November 2009, Baker's mission is to "prepare inmates for work release and aid in a successful re-entry into society." The facility has a mix of security levels, including minimum, medium, and close,. It first opened in 1978 and has a maximum capacity of 1165 inmates.
In July 2015 two inmates died within a week: Antonio Gallashaw on the 28th,[2] and Denis Robinson on the 30th.[3]
References
- ↑ "Baker Correctional Institution". Florida Department of Corrections. Retrieved 5 August 2016.
- ↑ "Investigation under way after inmate death Tuesday at Baker Correctional Institution". Jacksonville.com. First Coast News. 29 July 2015. Retrieved 5 August 2016.
- ↑ Fouracker, Clark (30 July 2015). "Second Baker Correctional inmate dies this week". First Coast News. Retrieved 5 August 2016.
Coordinates: 30°12′48″N 82°22′28″W / 30.213319°N 82.374539°W
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