The purpose and effect of this rulemaking is to designate the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Institutions as the individual who approves the temporary transfer of custody of inmates.

 

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:
33-601.601Temporary Release of Inmates for Specific Purposes
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of this rulemaking is to designate the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Institutions as the individual who approves the temporary transfer of custody of inmates.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Temporary Release of Inmates.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 20.315, 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 REGISTER.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT IS: Paul Vazquez, 501 S. Calhoun Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399.

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS:

33-601.601 Temporary Release of Inmates for Specific Purposes.

(1) through (5) No change.

(6) The regional director will review the automated inmate record and the documentation provided by the warden to determine the inmate’s suitability for the temporary transfer of custody. An inmate under sentence of death, housed in a Correctional Mental Health Institution pursuant to court order of commitment, or in close management will not be eligible to attend a funeral or deathbed visit. If the following conditions exist, an inmate will not be eligible to attend a funeral or deathbed visit unless it is recommended the condition be waived by the regional director in writing and approved by the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Institutions Deputy Assistant Secretary for Programs or designee. Decisions will be made on a case by case basis.

(a) through (d) No change.

(7) through (14) No change.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 20.315, 944.09 FS. Law Implemented 944.09 FS. History–New 10-8-76, Formerly 33-7.03, Amended 4-25-86, 2-12-97, 11-16-97, Formerly 33-7.003, Amended 5-26-05,                    .