The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to clarify and simplify the Department’s Rules by amending Rules 33-601.800 and .820, F.A.C. to use form DC6-229 “Daily Record of Special Housing,” to document provision of services to inmates in ...  


  • RULE NO: RULE TITLE
    33-601.800: Close Management
    PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to clarify and simplify the Department’s Rules by amending Rules 33-601.800 and .820, F.A.C. to use form DC6-229 “Daily Record of Special Housing,” to document provision of services to inmates in special housing statuses.
    SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Special housing forms.
    SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 944.09 FS.
    LAW IMPLEMENTED: 944.09 FS.
    IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE WEEKLY.
    THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Jamie Leigh Jordan, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2500

    THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS:

    33-601.800 Close Management.

    (1) through (5) No change.

    (6) Close Management Facilities.

    (a) through (d) No change.

    (e) Water Supply to CM Units. All close management cells will be equipped with toilet facilities and running water for drinking and other sanitary purposes. Water in the cell can be turned off when necessary due to misbehavior. Misbehavior is defined as any activity exhibited by an inmate which causes an interruption in the water system and its proper function, such as intentionally clogging a toilet bowl or sink with paper in order to then flood the housing area. It also includes the intentional misuse of the water for such purposes as throwing it on staff or other inmates, or mixing it with another substance for an unauthorized purpose (inmate mixes water with soap or shampoo and apply to the floor or himself or herself to hinder cell extraction). In such event, the inmate will be furnished with an adequate supply of drinking water by other means to prevent dehydration. This action can be taken in addition to formal disciplinary action being taken against the inmate pursuant to established procedures regarding disciplinary action. Any misbehavior from an inmate and subsequent action by security staff will be documented on the Close Management Daily Record of Special Housing Segregation, Form DC6-229A. Form DC6-229A is incorporated by reference in subsection (19) of this rule.

    (f) through (g) No change.

    (h) Inmates shall be weighed upon entering close management, at least once a week while in close management, and upon leaving close management. The weight of the inmate shall be documented on Form DC6-229A, Close Management Daily Record of Special Housing Segregation.

    (7) through (9) No change.

    (10) Conditions and Privileges in CM Units.

    (a) Clothing – Inmates in close management shall be provided the same clothing and clothing exchange as the general inmate population unless there are facts to suggest that on an individual basis exceptions are necessary for the welfare of the inmate or the security of the institution. In such cases, the exceptions shall be documented on Form DC6-229A and approved by the chief of security. Shower slides may be substituted for regulation shoes. Any item may be removed from the cell in order to prevent the inmate from inflicting injury to him or herself or others or to prevent the destruction of property or equipment. If an inmate’s clothing is removed, a modesty garment shall be immediately obtained and given to the inmate. If the inmate chooses not to wear the garment, the garment shall be left in the cell and this action shall be documented on Form DC6-229A, Close Management Daily Record of Special Housing Segregation. Under no circumstances shall an inmate be left without a means to cover him or herself.

    (b) Bedding and linen – Bedding and linen for inmates in close management shall be issued and exchanged the same as is provided to the general inmate population. Any exceptions shall be based on potential harm to individuals or a threat to the security of the institution. The shift supervisor or the senior correctional officer must approve the action initially. Such exceptions shall be documented on Form DC6-229A and the chief of security shall make the final decision in regard to action no later than the next working day following the action.

    (c) Personal Property – Inmates shall be allowed to retain personal property including stamps, watches, rings, writing paper, envelopes and health and comfort items unless there is a indication of a security problem. Close management inmates at all levels shall be allowed to possess a “walkman” type radio with approved headphones as is allowed for general population inmates. Exceptions or removal of any item will be documented on the Form DC6-229A. An Inmate Impounded Personal Property List, Form DC6-220, will be completed by security staff and signed by the inmate designating what personal items were removed. The original will then be placed in the inmate’s property file and a copy of the form will be given to the inmate for his or her records. If items of clothing, bedding or personal property are removed in order to prevent the inmate from inflicting injury to him or herself or others, to prevent the destruction of property or equipment, or to prevent the inmate from impeding security staff from accomplishing functions essential to the unit and institutional security, staff shall re-assess the need for continued restriction every 72 hours thereafter. The warden, based on this assessment, will make the final determination on the continued denial or return of the items. The items will be returned to the inmate when no further behavior or threat of behavior of the type leading to the restriction has occurred. Form DC6-220 is incorporated by reference in Rule 33-602.220, F.A.C.

    (d) Comfort Items – Inmates in close management shall be permitted personal hygiene items and other medically needed or prescribed items such as eye glasses or hearing aids, except when security requirements dictate otherwise. Inmates in close management shall not possess any products that contain baby oil, mineral oil, cocoa butter, or alcohol. In the event certain items that inmates in close management are not normally prohibited from possessing are removed, the senior correctional officer shall be notified and must approve the action taken, or the item must be returned to the inmate. Action taken shall be recorded on the Close Management Daily Record of Special Housing Segregation, Form DC6-229A, which must be reviewed by the chief of security. When any personal property is removed, an Inmate Impounded Personal Property List, Form DC6-220, designating what personal items were removed, shall be completed by security staff and signed by the inmate. The following comfort items shall be provided as a minimum: toothbrush, toothpaste, bar of soap, towel or paper towels, and feminine hygiene products for women, and toilet tissue.

    (e) No change.

    (f) Diet and Meals – All inmates in close management shall receive normal institutional meals as are available to the general inmate population except that if any item on the regular menu might create a security problem in the close management area, then another item of comparable quality shall be substituted. An alternative meal (special management meal) may be provided for any inmate in close management who uses food or food service equipment in a manner that is hazardous to him or herself, staff, or other inmates. The issuance of a special management meal will be in strict accordance with Rule 33-602.223, F.A.C. Any deviation from established meal service is to be documented by security staff on the Close Management Daily Record of Special Housing Segregation, Form DC6-229A.

    (g) through (k) No change.

    (l) Reading materials – Reading materials, including scriptural or devotional materials and books that are in compliance with admissibility requirements, are allowed in close management units unless there is an indication of a threat to the safety, security, or sanitation of the institution. If it is determined that there is a safety, security or sanitation risk, the items will be removed. Such removal of reading materials will be documented on Form DC6-229A, Close Management Daily Record of Special Housing Segregation. If items are removed in order to prevent the inmate from inflicting injury to him or herself or others or to prevent the destruction of property or equipment, staff shall re-assess the need for continued restriction every 72 hours thereafter. The warden, based on this assessment, will make the final determination on the continued denial or return of the items. The items will be returned to the inmate when no further behavior or threat of behavior of the type leading to the restriction has occurred. An inmate who receives services from the Bureau of Braille and Talking Book library will be allowed to have his tape player, devotional or scriptural material tapes, and other books on tape which are in compliance with Rule 33-501.401, F.A.C.

    (m) Exercise – Those inmates confined on a 24-hour basis excluding showers and clinic trips may exercise in their cells. If the inmate requests a physical fitness program handout, the wellness specialist or the close management officer shall provide the inmate with an in-cell exercise guide and document such on the Close Management Daily Record of Special Housing Segregation, Form DC6-229A. However, an exercise schedule shall be implemented to ensure a minimum of six hours per week (two hours three days per week) of exercise out of doors. The assignment and participation of an inmate on the restricted labor squad or other outside work squad required to work outside at least one day per week will satisfy the minimum exercise requirements for the week. Such exercise periods shall be documented on Form DC6-229A. The ICT is authorized to restrict exercise for an individual inmate only when the inmate is found guilty of a major rule violation as defined in this rule, or if the inmate has pending a disciplinary hearing for a major rule violation as defined in this rule. Inmates shall be notified in writing of this decision and may appeal through the grievance procedure. The denial of exercise shall be for no more than 15 days per incident and for no longer than 30 days in cumulative length. Medical restrictions determined by health services staff can also place limitations on the amount and type of exercise permitted. Such restrictions of exercise periods will be documented on the Close Management Daily Record of Special Housing Segregation, Form DC6-229A. A disabled inmate who is unable to participate in the normal exercise program will have an exercise program developed for him that will accomplish the need for exercise and take into account the particular inmate’s limitations. Close management inmates shall be allowed equal access to outdoor exercise areas with exercise stations.

    (n) No change.

    (11) No change.

    (12) Suspension of Privileges. The ICT shall suspend an inmate’s privileges if security and safety concerns would preclude an inmate from receiving certain privileges. Any action taken by the ICT regarding the suspension or limiting of privileges will be documented on the Close Management Daily Record of Special Housing Segregation, Form DC6-229A. Privileges suspended by the ICT in excess of 30 days will require the review and approval of the SCO.

    (13) through (14) No change.

    (15) Contact by Staff. The following staff members shall be required to officially inspect and tour the close management unit. All visits by staff shall be documented on the Inspection of Special Housing Record, Form DC6-228. Form DC6-228 is incorporated by reference in subsection (19) of this rule. The staff member shall also document his or her visit on the Close Management Daily Record of Special Housing Segregation, Form DC6-229A, if there is any discussion of significance, action or behavior of the inmate, or any other important evidential information which may have an influence or effect on the status of confinement. These visits shall be conducted at a minimum of:

    (a) through (i) No change.

    (16) Review of Close Management.

    (a) No change.

    (b) All services provided by any mental health or program staff member shall be recorded on the Close Management Daily Record of Special Housing Segregation, Form DC6-229A, which shall be kept in the CM unit.

    (c) through (g) No change.

    (17) Close Management Records.

    (a) A Report of Close Management, Form DC6-233C, shall be kept for each inmate placed in close management.

    (b) A Close Management Daily Record of Special Housing Segregation, Form DC6-229A, shall be maintained for each inmate as long as he is in close management. Form DC6-229A shall be utilized to document any activities, including cell searches, items removed, showers, outdoor exercise, haircuts and shaves. If items that inmates in close management are not prohibited from possessing are denied or removed from the inmate, the shift supervisor or the senior correctional officer must approve the action initially. The Central Office ADA coordinator shall be contacted within 24 hours if any item is removed that would be considered an auxiliary aid or device that ensures a disabled inmate an equal opportunity as a non-disabled inmate. The items denied or removed shall be documented on Form DC6-229A and the chief of security shall make the final decision in regard to the action no later than the next working day following the action. Staff shall re-assess the need for continued restriction every 72 hours thereafter as outlined in subsection (10) of this rule. The close management unit officer shall make a notation of any unusual occurrences or changes in the inmate’s behavior and any action taken. Changes in housing location or any other special action shall also be noted. Form DC6-229A shall be maintained in the housing area for 30 days. After each 30 day review of the inmate by a member of the ICT, Form DC6-229A shall be forwarded to classification to be filed in the institutional inmate record.

    (c) A Daily Record of Special Housing Segregation – Supplemental, Form DC6-229B, shall be completed and attached to the current Form DC6-229A whenever additional written documentation is required concerning an event or incident related to the specific inmate.

    (d) through (e) No change.

    (18) No change.

    (19) Forms. The following forms referenced in this rule are hereby incorporated by reference. Copies of any of these forms are available from the Forms Control Administrator, Office of Research, Planning and Support Services, Department of Corrections, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2500.

    (a) through (d) No change.

    (e) Form DC6-229, Daily Record of Special Housing Segregation, effective date ____________ 12-16-01.

    (f) Form DC6-229A, Close Management Daily Record of Segregation, effective date 4-9-06.

    (f)(g) Form DC6-229B, Daily Record of Special Housing Segregation – Supplemental, effective date ____________ 4-8-04.

    (h) through (l) renumbered (g) through (k) No change.

    Specific Authority 944.09 FS. Law Implemented 944.09 FS. History– New 2-1-01, Amended 12-16-01, 4-8-04, 3-10-05, 4-9-06, 8-23-07,   __________.

Document Information

Subject:
Special housing forms.
Purpose:
The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to clarify and simplify the Department’s Rules by amending Rules 33-601.800 and .820, F.A.C. to use form DC6-229 “Daily Record of Special Housing,” to document provision of services to inmates in special housing statuses.
Rulemaking Authority:
944.09 FS.
Law:
944.09 FS.
Contact:
Jamie Leigh Jordan, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2500
Related Rules: (1)
33-601.800. Close Management