The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to remove language stating that the original form DC1-306 is attached to the copy of the approved grievance in the bureau file. This is for consistency with an amendment to Rule 33-103.007 which deletes ...

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Departmental

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 remove language stating that the original form DC1-306 is attached to the copy of the approved grievance in the bureau file. This is for consistency with an amendment to Rule 33-103.007 which deletes the requirement of maintaining a complete copy of the inmate grievance on file in the Bureau of Inmate Grievance Appeals.
SUMMARY: Amends the rule to remove language stating that the original form DC1-306 is attached to the copy of the approved grievance in the bureau file.
SUMMARY OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: No Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost was prepared.
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.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 944.09 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 944.09 FS., 45 C.F.R. Part 160, 164
IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN FAW.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Sherry Toothman, Office of the General Counsel, Department of Corrections, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2500

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

33-103.016 Follow Through on Approved Grievances.

(1) through (2)(e) No change.

(2) Appeals 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:

(f) The grievance coordinator shall place a copy of the completed form in the inmate's institutional file, retain a copy for his record, and forward the original and canary copy of form DC1-306 to the Chief of Inmate Grievance Appeals within 45 calendar days from the grievance approval date. The Chief shall ensure that the inmate grievance log in the Bureau of Inmate Grievance Appeals is updated and that the original form DC1-306 is attached to the copy of the approved grievance in the bureau file and a copy of form DC1-306 is sent to the central office inmate file.

Specific Authority 944.09 FS. Law Implemented 944.09 FS, 45 C.F.R. Part 160, 164. History–New, 4-10-95, 12-7-97, Formerly 33-29.0155, Amended 8-1-00, 1-1-01, _____________.

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Tina Hayes, Director of Research and Support Services
NAME OF SUPERVISOR OR PERSON WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Laura E. Bedard, Ph.D., Deputy Secretary
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: May 5, 2006
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: May 19, 2006