Who sets the Florida Model Jail Standards (FMJS)?

The correct answer is that the Florida Model Jail Standards (FMJS) are set by the Florida Sheriff’s Association. This organization is specifically tasked with establishing standards for the operation of jails in Florida. The FMJS serve as a framework to ensure that jails provide safe and secure environments while also adhering to best practices for the treatment of inmates.

The Florida Sheriff’s Association is composed of elected sheriffs from various counties across the state, allowing them to influence and create standards based on practical experiences in law enforcement and corrections. By establishing the FMJS, the association promotes consistency and accountability within Florida's jail systems.

In contrast, other entities such as the Department of Corrections, the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission, and the State Legislature have different roles and responsibilities. The Department of Corrections primarily oversees state prison systems rather than jails, while the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission focuses on training standards for law enforcement and corrections officers. The State Legislature is involved in broader legislative processes and may pass laws that affect correctional policies, but it does not specifically set jail standards like the Florida Sheriff’s Association does.