The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to clarify that for inmates who have committed certain offenses such as assault or battery against staff, the regional director shall provide written authorization prior to release of such inmates from ...  


  • RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
    33-601.800: Close Management
    PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to clarify that for inmates who have committed certain offenses such as assault or battery against staff, the regional director shall provide written authorization prior to release of such inmates from close management.
    SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Close management.
    RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 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 WEEKLY.
    THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Kendra Lee Jowers, 501 South Calhoun Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2500

    THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS:

    33-601.800 Close Management.

    (1) through (15) No change.

    (16) Review of Close Management.

    (a) through (f) No change.

    (g) Before an inmate is released from CM, written authorization must be obtained by the SCO from the regional director if any of the following apply;

    1. The inmate has been convicted, regardless of whether adjudication is withheld, of any assault or battery, or any attempted assault or battery, that constitutes a felony on a staff member;

    2. The inmate has an active detainer as a result of any assault or battery, or any attempted assault or battery, that constitutes a felony on a staff member; or

    3. The inmate is confined under the Interstate Corrections Compact and has been convicted, regardless of whether adjudication is withheld, of any assault or battery, or any attempted assault or battery, that constitutes a felony on a staff member in the state from which he transferred.

    Rulemaking Authority 944.09 FS. Law Implemented 944.09 FS. History–New 2-1-01, Amended 12-16-01, 4-8-04, 3-10-05, 4-9-06, 8-23-07, 4-27-08, 6-28-10, 3-9-11, 7-31-11,_________.

     

    Editorial Note: Formerly 33-601.801-.813, substantially amended February 1, 2001.

Document Information

Subject:
Close management.
Purpose:
The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to clarify that for inmates who have committed certain offenses such as assault or battery against staff, the regional director shall provide written authorization prior to release of such inmates from close management.
Rulemaking Authority:
944.09 FS.
Law:
944.09 FS.
Contact:
Kendra Lee Jowers, 501 South Calhoun Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2500
Related Rules: (1)
33-601.800. Close Management