6259815, 33-602.210 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 6259815

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

Chapter:

SECURITY OPERATIONS

Overview

RULE:

33-602.210

Use of Force

PURPOSE:

The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to require designated officers to carry chemical agent dispensers designed for controlling incidents involving numerous inmates in large areas and to require all certified officers to carry a chemical agent dispenser designed for controlling incidents indoors and involving fewer inmates.

SUMMARY:

The proposed amendment to Rule 33-602.210, F.A.C., requires designated officers to carry chemical agent dispensers designed for controlling incidents involving numerous inmates in large areas and requires all certified officers to carry a chemical agent dispenser designed for controlling incidents indoors and involving fewer inmates, and authorizes designated and certified officers to utilize chemical agents in certain circumstances. Form DC4-529, Staff Request/Referral, and Form DC4-711A, Refusal of Health Care Services are amended for clarity and DC4-711A is amended to include the following language “I acknowledge that I have been informed of the diagnosis, if known, nature and purposes of the proposed treatment or procedure, risks and benefits of the proposed treatment or procedure, alternative treatments and their risks and benefits and the consequences danger to my health and possibly to my life that may result from my refusal of this procedure/treatment.” Form references throughout have been amended for clarity.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

944.09 FS.

LAW:

776.07, 944.09, 944.35 FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

10/10/2008 Vol. 34/41

COMMENTS:

From 10/10/2008 To 10/31/2008 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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