Published on: 23462765. inmate Christopher Thomas, DC# 186326,; The Petitioner is an inmate of the Florida Department of Corrections. Pursuant to section 120.81(3), F.S., inmates may only participate in administrative proceedings that are brought pursuant to sections 120.54(3)(c) and (7), Florida Statutes. Pursuant to section 120.81(3), Florida Statutes, the Petitioner lacks standing to bring a Petition for Declaratory Statement, and the Department lacks jurisdiction to issue a declaratory statement in this case.
Published on: 11871265. The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to provide for the transfer of an inmate awaiting a disciplinary hearing. Where circumstances dictate, an inmate may be immediately transferred before disciplinary hearings are held. The amendment recognizes that, although it is preferable to hold a hearing on disciplinary action prior to transfer, this is not always possible in a dynamic prison setting. The change allows the department flexibility to properly utilize available prison space in the most cost efficient manner.
Published on: 11789106. The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to clarify when an inmate awaiting a disciplinary hearing may be transferred. Where circumstances dictate, an inmate may be immediately transferred before disciplinary hearings are held.