The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to clarify that regional directors have authority to approve or disapprove the temporary transfer of custody of any inmates housed in private facilities within their region to attend a funeral or have a ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

33-601.601Temporary Release of Inmates for Specific Purposes

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to clarify that regional directors have authority to approve or disapprove the temporary transfer of custody of any inmates housed in private facilities within their region to attend a funeral or have a deathbed visit.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Temporary Release of Inmates for Specific Purposes.

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, IF AVAILABLE, IS: LaDawna Fleckenstein, 501 South 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) The regional directors are the Secretary’s designees for the purpose of approving or disapproving the temporary transfer of custody of any inmate housed within their respective regions, including those housed in private facilities, to attend a funeral or have a deathbed visit.

(2) – (14) No change.

Rulemaking 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, 2-20-13, .