33-103.016: Follow Through on Approved Grievances
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to remove language stating that the original form DC1-306 is attached to the copy of the approved grievance in the bureau file. This is for consistency with an amendment to Rule 33-103.007 which deletes the requirement of maintaining a complete copy of the inmate grievance on file in the Bureau of Inmate Grievance Appeals.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Approved inmate grievances.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 944.09 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 944.09 FS.
IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE WEEKLY.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Dorothy M. Ridgway, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2500
THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS:
33-103.016 Follow Through on Approved Grievances.
(1) through (2)(e) No change.
(2) Appeals to the Office of the Secretary. All grievances which are approved by the Office of the Secretary/Bureau of Inmate Grievance Appeals shall be handled as follows:
(a) through (e) No change.
(f) The grievance coordinator shall place a copy of the completed form in the inmate's institutional file, retain a copy for his record, and forward the original and canary copy of form DC1-306 to the Chief of Inmate Grievance Appeals within 45 calendar days from the grievance approval date. The Chief shall ensure that the inmate grievance log in the Bureau of Inmate Grievance Appeals is updated and that the original form DC1-306 is attached to the copy of the approved grievance in the bureau file and a copy of form DC1-306 is sent to the central office inmate file.
Specific Authority 944.09 FS. Implemented 944.09 FS. History--New,