Purpose


The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to amend Chapter 33-103, F.A.C., for clarity and to simplify the grievance process for inmates and Department employees. Rule 33-103.005, F.A.C., is amended to clarify when an inmate may bypass the informal grievance process and when an informal grievance should not be utilized and to reflect the changes made to Rule 33-103.002, F.A.C. The requirement in Rule 33-103.005, F.A.C., that inmates deliver informal grievances to the responsible staff member, is amended to require that informal grievances be collected by a designated staff member, logged, and forwarded to the responsible staff member for response. The requirement in Rule 33-103.005, F.A.C., that attachments be submitted in triplicate, has also been removed.