Purpose


The purpose of the rulemaking is to update the inmate grievance rules and to implement ch. 2012-41, Laws of Florida concerning grievances over the restraint of pregnant inmates. Form DC1-306 is revised for conformity with the rule and Department titles are changed. The effect of the rulemaking is to promote efficiency by specifying matters for which an inmate may proceed directly to a formal grievance or to the Office of Secretary without first having to submit an informal grievance. The rulemaking provides a new grievance procedure, including a time extension, for grievances relating to restraint of pregnant inmates.