The rule establishes the requirements for the administration and operation of state operated and contracted residential commitment programs for juvenile offenders.

 

DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE
Residential Services

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
63E-7.013: Safety and Security
63E-7.016: Program Administration
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The rule establishes the requirements for the administration and operation of state operated and contracted residential commitment programs for juvenile offenders.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: The rule sections address safety and security in the physical plant, daily operations, and in crisis situations. In addition to physical security features, key control, escape prevention and control of contraband, the rule addresses facility staffing and supervision, offender classification, controlled observation, transportation, mail and visitation, and other aspects of a safe and secure facility environment. The rule also addresses program administration, including required reporting, the keeping of logbooks, records management, audit and review, and staff evaluation.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 985.64, 985.601(3)(a), 985.441(1)(b), 985.03(44) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 985.601(3)(a), 985.441(1)(b) FS.
A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:
DATE AND TIME: Thursday, October 25, 2007, 10:00 a.m.
PLACE: DJJ Headquarters, 2737 Centerview Drive, General Counsel’s Conference Room 3200, Tallahassee, Florida
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Lydia Monroe, 2737 Centerview Dr., Ste. 3200, Tallahassee, FL 32399-3100, e-mail: [e-mail]

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.