The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to amend Chapter 33-103, F.A.C., for clarity and to simplify the grievance process for inmates and Department employees. Rule 33-103.016, F.A.C., is amended to include direct grievances.

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
33-103.016: Follow Through on Approved Grievances
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to amend Chapter 33-103, F.A.C., for clarity and to simplify the grievance process for inmates and Department employees. Rule 33-103.016, F.A.C., is amended to include direct grievances.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Inmate grievances.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 944.09 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 944.09 FS., 45 C.F.R. Part 160, 164
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:

33-103.016 Follow Through on Approved Grievances.

(1) No change.

(2) Appeals and direct grievances to the Office of the Secretary. All grievances which are approved by the Office of the Secretary/Bureau of Inmate Grievance Appeals shall be handled as follows:

(a) through (f) No change.

Specific Authority 944.09 FS. Law Implemented 944.09 FS. History– New 4-10-95, Amended 12-7-97, Formerly 33-29.0155, Amended 8-1-00, 1-1-01, 8-21-06,_________.