NCJ Number
146196
Date Published
1993
Length
43 pages
Annotation
This report presents statistics on inmate admissions to Florida Department of Corrections facilities over the 10-year period between fiscal years 1982-1983 and 1992-1993.
Abstract
The analysis showed that, over the past three fiscal years, general prison admissions have declined. While the proportion of black admissions rose dramatically between 1982 and 1992, the percentage of black admissions actually decreased over 60 percent over the last four fiscal years. Most inmates admitted to Florida prisons during 1992-1993 were male, black, and non-Hispanic. Most were admitted for property crimes, followed by drug and violent crimes. Habitual offender admissions rose from .9 percent in fiscal year 1988-1989 to 9.3 percent in 1992-1993. Most habitual offenders are male and black, with two prior convictions. Over the past five years, the number of habitual offenders convicted of property crimes has fallen, while the number convicted of violent or drug crimes has increased. Admissions of juveniles aged 17 or younger have increased from 2.6 percent in 1988-1989 to 3.7 percent in 1992-1993. Female admissions have also increased slightly over the past five years. Drug admissions have declined steadily over the past four years; most drug offenders are convicted of selling drugs, followed by convictions for possession and trafficking.