[1] It is operated by Wellpath Recovery Solutions, a private company, under a $272 million (2015)[2] contract with the Florida Department of Children and Families.
This includes those who have completed a sentence for a sex crime in another state, but are incarcerated in Florida for a non-sexual offense.
[15] The delays in commitment trials, which are what determine whether the person remains at FCCC or is released, have been the subject of public criticism.
Florida's 2nd District Court of Appeals, in response to a suit by a man whose status was undecided after eight years, said "these proceedings often seem to take many years"; the Florida Supreme Court, reviewing the case, stated that the delays "present serious questions as to the functioning of our system for civil commitments.
One resident being released asked where he should go, and said he was told, "Go buy a tent and live in the woods with the rest of the sex offenders.
"[17] Miracle Village, a private charity, does provide a limited amount of housing and other support.
In November 2024, Wellpath filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after being unable to meet debt commitments, as well as high rising and labor costs.