11821407, 33-601.713 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 11821407

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

Chapter:

CLASSIFICATION AND CENTRAL RECORDS

Overview

RULE:

33-601.713	Inmate Visitation - Definitions
33-601.731	Suspension of Visitation Privileges
33-601.732	Reinstatement of Suspended Visitation Privileges

PURPOSE:

The purpose and effect of the rule amendment is to revise the rules relating to suspension and reinstatement of visiting privileges.  Unused definitions are stricken and incorporated elsewhere within the rule text. New language clarifies the factors the ICT shall consider for suspension of visiting privileges. Two subsections of the rules are combined to create a list of offenses for which a finding of guilt will be considered by the ICT for suspension of visiting privileges. Form NI1-102, Visiting Privileges Suspension Matrix, is amended to update suspension timeframes. New language authorizes the regional director to consider visiting suspensions outside the Form NI1-102 matrix time frames, including indefinite suspensions, in specific circumstances and the applicable process. The amendments specify the authority of the regional director, warden or designee concerning reinstatement of visiting privileges based on the type and duration of the suspension and  factors provided in the rule.

SUMMARY:

The amendments strike unused definitions; provide the factors to be considered for suspension of visitation privileges; specify the offenses for which suspension of visiting privileges shall be considered; amend Form NI1-102, Visiting Privileges Suspension Matrix; authorize the regional director to suspend visitation for timeframes outside the matrix,  including indefinite suspensions, in specific circumstances; clarify the authority of the regional director, warden or designee concerning reinstatement of visiting privileges and the factors to be considered for reinstatement.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

944.09 FS.

LAW:

944.09, 944.23, 944.8031 FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

8/3/2012 Vol. 38/31

COMMENTS:

From 8/3/2012 To 8/24/2012 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

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