33-601.725. Permissible Items for Visitors

(1) Visitors shall be allowed to bring only authorized items listed into any department facility. Entry shall be denied if the visitor attempts to enter the institution or facility while possessing any unauthorized item or any authorized item in more than the approved amounts. Authorized items shall be removed by the visitor at the end of the visit. Authorized items include:

(a) Vehicle keys necessary to operate a motor vehicle. However, keyless entry devices are not permitted unless the duty warden or designee visually inspects the keyless entry device and determines that the device is the only means for the visitor to access a motor vehicle and does not pose a threat to institutional security.

(b) One form of payment, as designated by the warden of that institution or facility, to purchase snacks and beverages from visiting park canteens (where available) or vending machines. Where cash is permitted, the total amount shall not exceed $50.00 per visitor, regardless of age, in denominations of $1.00, $5.00, $10.00, and $20.00 only or in silver change. All snacks and beverages shall be purchased and consumed in the visiting area. At institutions that operate a visiting park canteen, a small wallet or pouch may be used to contain an authorized form of payment and any change received from the canteen or vending purchases.

(c) One (1) photographic identification card.

(d) Prescription medications. The Department reserves the right to prohibit individuals from bringing any medication into the facility that may pose a threat to the inmate population or institutional security. Visitor requiring medical injections must leave such items secured in their vehicles and will be allowed to depart the visiting area if an injection is required. Reentry into the visiting area shall be allowed in accordance with rule 33-601.723, F.A.C. The visitor shall not be allowed to bring needles or syringes into any department facility or dispose of them on the grounds of any department institution or facility under any circumstances.

1. Visitors taking prescription medications are allowed only the dosage necessary for the visitation period.

2. Each prescription medication brought into any institution or facility must be in its original prescribed container. The use of one container for different types of medication will not be allowed.

3. Each container must have a clearly readable prescription label that shows:

a. The type of medication,

b. The dosage requirements, and

c. The individual’s name for whom the medication was prescribed.

(e) Feminine hygiene items enclosed in the original individual wrapping may be carried into the visiting park in a small pouch or bag.

(f) Hairbrush and comb.

(g) If the visitor is an authorized adult as defined in rule 33-601.713, F.A.C., one (1) copy of a notarized authorization to supervise a minor.

(h) Visitors with authorized infants and small children shall be allowed to bring in:

1. Five diapers, three clear plastic baby bottles or two sipper cups for toddlers, one clear plastic baby pacifier and three clear plastic jars of baby food with the original seal intact;

2. Baby wipes or towelettes, provided they are in a clear plastic bag;

3. An infant or baby carrier for each infant. Baby carriers are subject to search before entry into the institution and visitors shall be required to remove the infant from each carrier during the search.

4. One set of infant clothing and a non-quilted blanket for each infant and toddler.

(i) Sunglasses.

(j) Small unopened package of facial tissues in clear plastic.

(2) A visitor who brings any item not listed above that is not considered contraband or illegal, or who brings more than the permissible amounts of authorized items, shall be required to find a secure location to store the items for the duration of their visit.

Rulemaking Authority 944.09, 944.23 FS. Law Implemented 944.09, 944.23, 944.47, 944.8031 FS. History–New 11-18-01, Amended 5-27-02, 7-1-03, 12-30-03, 11-25-04, 3-29-07, 10-8-07, 3-29-12, 1-26-23.