Broward Correctional Institution

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." ($155.82 when adjusted for inflation)^[6]

Notable inmates

Death row:

• Judy Buenoano^[6]
• Aileen Wuornos^[6]