33-601.800: Close Management
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to clarify that for inmates who have committed certain offenses such as assault or battery against staff, the regional director shall provide written authorization prior to release of such inmates from close management.
SUMMARY: The rule is clarified to state that inmates who have committed offenses such as assault or battery against staff, the regional director shall provide authorization for release from close management.
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION:
The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the agency.
Based on information provided by the Bureau of Security Operations, the rule change only affects internal operations and will not require legislative ratification.
Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 944.09 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 944.09 FS.
IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAW.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Kendra Jowers, 501 South Calhoun Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2500
THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:
33-601.800 Close Management.
(1) through (15) No change.
(16) Review of Close Management.
(a) through (f) No change.
(g) Before an inmate is released from CM, written authorization must be obtained by the SCO from the regional director if any of the following apply;
1. The inmate has been convicted, regardless of whether adjudication is withheld, of any assault or battery, or any attempted assault or battery, that constitutes a felony on a staff member;
2. The inmate has an active detainer as a result of any assault or battery, or any attempted assault or battery, that constitutes a felony on a staff member; or
3. The inmate is confined under the Interstate Corrections Compact and has been convicted, regardless of whether adjudication is withheld, of any assault or battery, or any attempted assault or battery, that constitutes a felony on a staff member in the state from which he transferred.
Rulemaking Authority 944.09 FS. Law Implemented 944.09 FS. HistoryNew 2-1-01, Amended 12-16-01, 4-8-04, 3-10-05, 4-9-06, 8-23-07, 4-27-08, 6-28-10, 3-9-11, 7-31-11,________.
Editorial Note: Formerly 33-601.801-.813, substantially amended February 1, 2001.
