Facility
county-jail
Operational
Baker County Detention Facility — North Florida 'Deportation Depot
Baker, FL
1,300+
Bed capacity
Operator: GEO Group (joint venture management) / Baker County
Overview
The Baker County Detention Facility, located at the former Baker Correctional Institution in Sanderson, Florida, opened in August 2025 with capacity to hold over 1,300 detainees. GEO Group announced a joint-venture agreement in October 2025 to provide management services at what it calls the North Florida Detention Facility.
Key Details
- Opened: August 2025
- Capacity: 1,300+ beds
- Location: Former Baker Correctional Institution
- Management: GEO Group (joint venture, announced October 2025)
- Estimated annual revenue for GEO: Part of broader contract portfolio
Community Response
Florida residents have organized protests against the facility, with the Independent Florida Alligator covering opposition under the “Deportation Depot” framing.
ACLU Concerns
The ACLU of Florida previously filed a CRCL complaint regarding conditions at the Baker County Detention Center, documenting systemic concerns predating the current expansion.