Purpose
The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to: clarify that Rules 33-104.201-.204, F.A.C., shall govern the procedures for news media visits with those inmates confined under sentenced of death who have an active death warrant; clarify the permissible types of news media visits (Inmate Interviews and Program Visits), how many media representatives may attend each interview, and the permissible times for interviews; specify the requisite information that must be provided to the Department and institution prior to a news media visit; clarify the procedures that news media outlets and representatives must follow in order to be permitted the particular type of interview sought; specify that inmates’ attorneys, family members, and doctors may not accompany news media representatives on their visits.