Florești Penitentiary

A special commission based at the Ploiesti Penitentiary carefully selects candidates showing specific qualities and qualifications. For accommodation in the Florești facility, people in detention must comply with the selection conditions for open detention outside a penitentiary facility. The program is mostly dedicated to incarcerated people approaching the date of release (Parole Commission).

Few activities are offered at the Florești facility as the residents all have to work. Since their employer is in the tire logistics business, they are expected to manually load/unload containers with tires. Furthermore, they are expected to do housekeeping in the common areas and their shared rooms. Theoretically, residents have some control over their own activities, for example to arrange appointments with third parties, but the program is still experimental. In practice, the schedule is usually determined by the correctional facility. Other activities outside the prison may be allowed, provided they are organized by staff.