The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to clarify the amount of time an inmate may spend in a dry cell as a result of a claimed inability to urinate in the presence of others.  


  • RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
    33-108.101: Inmate Substance Abuse Testing
    PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to clarify the amount of time an inmate may spend in a dry cell as a result of a claimed inability to urinate in the presence of others.
    SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Inmate substance abuse testing.
    RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 944.09, 944.472, 944.473 FS.
    LAW IMPLEMENTED: 944.09, 944.472, 944.473 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: Kendra Jowers, 501 South Calhoun Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2500

    THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS:

    33-108.101 Inmate Substance Abuse Testing.

    The Office of the Inspector General shall be responsible for the development and implementation of the department’s substance abuse testing program.

    (1) through (2) No change.

    (3) Procedures.

    (a) through (c) No change.

    (d) If an inmate claims an inability to urinate in front of or in the presence of others, the tester shall collect the urine specimen under the conditions outlined in subparagraphs (3)(c)1.-6. In this circumstance, the inability to urinate is not treated as a medical condition, and the officer does not need to verify with medical staff that the inmate possesses a specific medical condition or is taking medication that inhibits the inmate from urinating within the designated time frame. However, such inmates shall be limited to up to one hour in the dry cell rather than two.

    (e) through (h) No change.

    Rulemaking Authority 944.09, 944.473 FS. Law Implemented 944.09, 944.472, 944.473 FS. History–New 2-8-00, Amended 2-5-01, Formerly 33-602.2045, Amended 7-2-02, 2-19-07, 7-29-08, 8-26-09, 2-10-10, 11-28-10,________.

Document Information

Subject:
Inmate substance abuse testing.
Purpose:
The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to clarify the amount of time an inmate may spend in a dry cell as a result of a claimed inability to urinate in the presence of others.
Rulemaking Authority:
944.09, 944.472, 944.473 FS.
Law:
944.09, 944.472, 944.473 FS.
Contact:
Kendra Jowers, 501 South Calhoun Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2500
Related Rules: (1)
33-108.101. Inmate Substance Abuse Testing