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Notice: 5686448

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

Chapter:

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Overview

RULE:

33-104.201	Representation of News Media at Executions
33-104.202	Procedures to be Applied to News Media Representatives Attending Executions
33-104.203	News Media Access to Inmates Under Sentence of Death

PURPOSE:

The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to provide consistency and maintain security and order for visitation of inmates under the sentence of death and attending executions.

SUMMARY:

The proposed rule amends Rules 33-104.201, 33-104.202, and 33-104.203, F.A.C. to replace “United Press International Wire Service” with “Florida Radio Network.” The proposed rule amends Rule 33-104.201 to require designated representatives and alternate names be received by the department at least seven (7) working days prior to the execution. The proposed rule amends Rule 33-104.202 to prohibit media representatives from bringing cell phones into the execution observation room. The proposed rule amends Rule 33-104.203 in the following ways: removing the language requiring news media representatives to make prior arrangements where state holidays fall on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday and giving the decision of whether to allow media interviews on those days to the Warden; requiring that inmates request group and individual interviews within one (1) week after his or her execution date is set; and by allowing all media representative to bring the same types of equipment and assistants.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

922.11, 944.09, 944.23 FS.

LAW:

922.11, 944.23 FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

5/30/2008 Vol. 34/22

COMMENTS:

From 5/30/2008 To 6/20/2008 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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