The primary purpose of this rulemaking is to amend Form DC4-650, Observation Checklist. The proposed rule also strikes the forms list and, instead, incorporates each form in the substantive rule text.

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
33-602.220: Administrative Confinement
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The primary purpose of this rulemaking is to amend Form DC4-650, Observation Checklist. The proposed rule also strikes the forms list and, instead, incorporates each form in the substantive rule text.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Administrative Confinement
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 944.09 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 20.315, 944.09, 945.04 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 WEEKLY.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Laura Gallagher, 501 S. Calhoun Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2500

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS:

33-602.220 Administrative Confinement.

(1) through (3)(c)1. No change.

2. If the inmate submits a request for release in writing at any time during the ICT review or investigation process, the housing supervisor shall provide the inmate with a Form DC6-203, Protection Waiver/Appeal Decision. Form DC6-203 is hereby incorporated by reference in subsection (11) of this rule. A copy of this form is available from the Forms Control Administrator, 501 South Calhoun Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2500. The effective date of the form is 1-03. The inmate shall complete Form DC6-203 and return it to the housing supervisor for submission to the ICT along with the inmate’s written request.

3. through 4. No change.

5. The State Classification Office (SCO) shall determine within five working days whether protection is necessary based upon the investigation and any follow-up they deem appropriate. The SCO shall approve or disapprove placement of the inmate in protective management. The SCO’s decision shall be documented in the electronic classification contact log in OBIS. If the SCO determines that a need for protection exists, they shall direct that the inmate shall be placed in a protective management unit or transferred to resolve the inmate’s need for protection. If a decision is made to transfer the inmate for housing in a protective management unit or to resolve the inmate’s need for protection at the inmate’s current location, the inmate shall be kept in administrative confinement until the transfer is completed. Transfers for protection needs shall be effected within five working days. SCO members are authorized to approve transfers. If the SCO determines that protective management is not necessary, the inmate may appeal this decision directly to the Office of the Secretary pursuant to Rules 33-103.007 and 33-103.011, F.A.C. The inmate shall be notified of the SCO’s decision by the ICT. At the time of notification, the inmate shall be asked if he wants to appeal the decision. The inmate’s acknowledgement of being informed of the SCO denial and the inmate’s decision on whether or not to appeal shall be documented on the electronically produced Notification of Protective Management Disapproval, Form DC6-137, and the electronic contact log. Form DC6-137 is hereby incorporated by reference in subsection (11) of this rule. A copy is available from the Forms Control Administrator, 501 South Calhoun Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2500. The effective date of the form is 1-03. The inmate shall remain in administrative confinement until the appeal process is complete.

6. through (6)(e) No change.

(f) Any inmate who has demonstrated behavior that is or could be harmful to him or herself shall be designated as a special risk inmate. If the inmate demonstrates bizarre, mentally, or self-destructive behavior, the medical department shall be immediately contacted to determine if special watch or suicide watch procedures shall be initiated. Suicidal inmates shall be removed to a designated area where a correctional officer or health care staff provides observation. Visual checks shall be made in accordance with medical protocols or at least every 30 minutes and shall be documented on Form DC4-650, Observation Checklist, until the inmate is no longer considered a special risk inmate. Form DC4-650 is hereby incorporated by reference. A copy is available from the Forms Control Administrator, 501 South Calhoun Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2500. The effective date of the form is ________. All actions taken by staff with regard to special risk inmates shall be documented on Form DC6-229 and followed with an Incident Report, Form DC6-210. Form DC6-210 is incorporated by reference in Rule 33-602.210, F.A.C. Form DC4-650 is incorporated by reference in subsection (11) of this rule.

(g) through (10) No change.

(11) Forms. The following forms referenced in this rule are hereby incorporated by reference. A copy of any of these forms may be obtained from the Forms Control Administrator, Office of Research, Planning and Support Services, Department of Corrections, 501 South Calhoun Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2500.

(a) Form DC4-650, Observation Checklist, effective date 4-8-08.

(b) Form DC6-203, Protection Waiver/Appeal Decision, effective date 1-19-03.

(c) Form DC6-137, Notification of Protective Management Disapproval, effective 1-19-03.

Rulemaking Authority 944.09 FS. Law Implemented 20.315, 944.09, 945.04 FS. History–New 4-7-81, Amended 6-23-83, 3-12-84, Formerly 33-3.081, Amended 4-22-87, 8-27-87, 7-10-90, 12-4-90, 3-24-97, 4-26-98, 10-5-98, Formerly 33-3.0081, Amended 2-12-01, 2-5-02, 1-19-03, 4-1-04, 3-5-06, 10-31-06, 4-8-08, 6-25-08, 6-8-09, 7-5-10,_________.