Purpose


The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to amend Rules 33-104.201, 33-104.202, and 401.203, F.A.C., to replace obsolete titles, require designated representatives and alternate names be received by the department at least seven (7) working days prior to the execution, prohibit bringing cell phones into the execution observation room, remove the requirement that news media representatives make prior arrangements where state holidays fall on normal visitation days and give the decision of whether to allow media interviews on those days to the Warden, require that inmates request group and individual interviews within one week after his or her execution date is set, and for consistency.