The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to amend Rule 33-601.728, F.A.C., to make provisions regarding the inmate dress code during visitation consistent with Rule 33-602.101, F.A.C., and to clarify a reference.

 

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

33-601.728Inmate Visiting Appearance, Search, and Conduct

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to amend Rule 33-601.728, F.A.C., to make provisions regarding the inmate dress code during visitation consistent with Rule 33-602.101, F.A.C., and to clarify a reference.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Dress code.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 944.09, 944.23 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 20.315, 944.09, 944.47, 944.8031 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 South Calhoun Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399

 

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS:

 

33-601.728 Inmate Visiting Appearance, Search, and Conduct.

(1) During visiting, inmates shall dress in accordance with Rule 33-602.101, F.A.C. wear a clean uniform consisting of the following department issued items:

(a) Blue shirt.

(b) Tee shirt worn beneath the blue shirt. A sweatshirt may be worn instead during cold weather.

(c) Blue trousers.

(d) Belt.

(e) Socks and underwear.

(f) Brogans or state issued tennis shoes unless authorization (medical pass) carried on the inmate’s person allows an exception to the footwear.

(g) ID card in accordance with paragraph 33-602.101(9)(h), F.A.C.

(h) Permanent inmates assigned to reception centers may wear a white shirt and white trousers during visitation. Inmates at work release centers whose work assignments are at the center may wear white shirts and white trousers during visitation.

(2) through (3) No change.

(4) The inmate shall not pass items to another inmate or to a visitor or accept items from another inmate or a visitor except as specified in Rule paragraph 33-601.727(1)(l), F.A.C.

(5) through (6) No change.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 944.09, 944.23 FS. Law Implemented 20.315, 944.09, 944.23, 944.47, 944.8031 FS. History–New 11-18-01, Amended________.