Published on: 12038299. The purpose and effect of the rule amendment is to revise the rules related to news media visitors. The Office of Communications is replacing the Office of Public Affairs in the rule text and in Form DC1-406. Form DC1-406 is also being updated to clarify that a news media visitor can only photograph and record in the interview room while in a correctional facility.
Published on: 11948962. The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to replace the title of Office of Public Affairs with Office of Communications and to revise Form DC1-406 to also replace the title of Office of Public Affairs with Office of Communications.
Published on: 8038698. The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to: clarify that Rules 33-104.201-.204, F.A.C., shall govern the procedures for news media visits with those inmates confined under sentenced of death who have an active death warrant; clarify the permissible types of news media visits (Inmate Interviews and Program Visits), how many media representatives may attend each interview, and the permissible times for interviews; specify the requisite information that must be provided to the Department and institution prior to a news media visit; clarify the procedures that news media outlets and representatives must follow in order to be permitted the particular type of interview sought; specify that inmates’ attorneys, family members, and doctors may not accompany news media representatives on their visits.
Published on: 7932483. The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to: clarify that Rules 33-104.201-.204, F.A.C., shall govern the procedures for news media visits with those inmates confined under sentenced of death who have an active death warrant; clarify the permissible types of news media visits (Inmate Interviews and Program Visits), how many media representatives may attend each interview, and the permissible times for interviews; specify the requisite information that must be provided to the Department and institution prior to a news media visit; clarify the procedures that news media outlets and representatives must follow in order to be permitted the particular type of interview sought; specify that inmates’ attorneys, family members, and doctors may not accompany news media representatives on their visits.