12990354, 33-602.210 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 12990354

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

Chapter:

SECURITY OPERATIONS

Overview

RULE:

33-602.210	Use of Force
33-602.212	Escort Chair

PURPOSE:

The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to clarify the use of the camera during a reactionary use of force, the use of force on inmates in mental health settings, how to complete Form DC6-230, Report Of Force Used, and the role of the warden in reviewing uses of force.  The proposed rule also updates definitions, amends Form DC6-216, eliminates the use of Form DC6-213, changes engagement distances on specialty impact munitions and adds the use of noise flash distraction devices.  The proposed rule explains the use of escort chairs to transport inmates around the secure compound under specific circumstances.

SUMMARY:

The proposed rule is needed to clarify the use of the camera during a reactionary use of force, the use of force on inmates in mental health settings, how to complete Form DC6-230 and the role of the warden in reviewing uses of force. The proposed rule is needed to update definitions, amend forms, amends the use of speciality impact munitions, and explain the use of escort chairs to transport inmates around the secure compound under specific circumstances.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

944.09 FS

LAW:

776.07, 944.09, 944.35 FS

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

5/13/2013 Vol. 39/93

COMMENTS:

From 5/13/2013 To 6/3/2013 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

Ref-01697 DC6-210 Incident Report
Ref-01698 DC6-213 Individual Chemical Agent Dispenser Accountability Log
Ref-01699 DC6-216 Chemical Agent Accountability Log
Ref-01701 DC6-232 Authorization for Use of Force

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