The amendments implement the provisions in chapter 2020-89, Laws of Florida, that impose new limitations on the use of restrictive housing for pregnant prisoners.

 

DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE

Residential Services

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

63E-7.100Definitions

63E-7.107Safety and Security

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The amendments implement the provisions in chapter 2020-89, Laws of Florida, that impose new limitations on the use of restrictive housing for pregnant prisoners.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Limitations are imposed on controlled observation for pregnant girls in residential facilities, and a form limiting its use is incorporated.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 985.64, 985.601, 944.241, FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 985.601, 985,441, 944.241, FS.

A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:

DATE AND TIME: Thursday, September 24, 2020, 10:00 a.m.

PLACE: DJJ Headquarters, 2737 Centerview Dr., General Counsel's Conference Room 3223, Tallahassee, Florida. For information about participation by telephone, contact John Milla at [phone].

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: John Milla, 2737 Centerview Dr., Ste. 3200, Tallahassee, FL 32399-3100, e-mail: [e-mail]

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.