33-601.314: Rules of Prohibited Conduct and Penalties for Infractions
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to eliminate reference to “attempted conspiracy,” add reference to “solicitation” as prohibited conduct, and clarify that an inmate may not engage in or attempt to engage in a business or professional relationship with a volunteer.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Rules of prohibited conduct.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 944.09 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 20.315, 944.09, 944.14, 944.279, 944.28 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: Kendra Lee Jowers, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2500
THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS:
33-601.314 Rules of Prohibited Conduct and Penalties for Infractions.
The following table shows established maximum penalties for the indicated offenses. As used in the table, “DC” means the maximum number of days of disciplinary confinement that may be imposed and “GT” means the maximum number of days of gain time that may be taken. Any portion of either penalty may be applied.
SECTIONS 1 through 8 No change. SECTION 9 MISCELLANEOUS INFRACTIONS | ||
9-1 |
Obscene or profane act, gesture, or statement oral, written, or signified |
30 DC + 90 GT |
9-2 |
Bribery or attempted bribery |
30 DC + 90 GT |
9-3 |
Breaking and entering or attempted breaking |
30 DC + 90 GT |
9-4 |
Attempt, conspiracy, or solicitation |
30 DC + 90 GT |
9-5 |
Theft of property under $50.00 in value |
30 DC + 60 GT |
9-6 |
Bartering with others |
15 DC + 30 GT |
9-7 |
Sex acts or unauthorized physical contact involving inmates |
30 DC + 90 GT |
9-9 |
Tattooing, being tattooed, branding or body art to include body piercing. |
30 DC + 60 GT |
9-10 |
Lying to staff member or others in official capacity, or falsifying records |
60 DC + All GT |
9-11 |
Feigning illness or malingering as determined by a physician or medical authority |
10 DC + 15 GT |
9-12 |
Gambling or possession of gambling paraphernalia |
10 DC + 15 GT |
9-13 |
Insufficient work: This constitutes an inmate not working up to expectation, taking into consideration the inmate’s physical condition, the degree of difficulty of assignment, and the average performance by fellow inmates assigned to the same task |
10 DC + 15 GT |
9-14 |
Mail regulation violations |
30 DC + 30 GT |
9-15 |
Visiting regulation violations |
30 DC + 30 GT |
9-16 |
Refusing to work or participate in mandatory programs |
60 DC + 90 GT |
9-17 |
Disorderly conduct |
30 DC + 60 GT |
9-18 |
Unauthorized physical contact involving non-inmates |
60 DC + 90 GT |
9-19 |
Presenting false testimony or information before Disciplinary Team, Hearing Officer, or Investigating Officer |
60 DC + All GT |
9-20 |
Extortion or attempted extortion |
60 DC + 60 GT |
9-21 |
Fraud or attempted fraud |
30 DC + 90 GT |
9-22 |
Robbery or attempted robbery |
60 DC + All GT |
9-23 |
Theft of property exceeding $50 in value |
60 DC + All GT |
9-24 |
Loaning or borrowing money or other valuables |
15 DC + 30 GT |
9-25 |
Telephone regulation violations |
30 DC + 30 GT |
9-26 |
Refusing to submit to substance abuse testing |
60 DC + 180 GT |
9-27 |
Use of unauthorized drugs as evidenced by positive results from urinalysis test, or observable behavior |
60 DC + 180 GT |
9-28 |
Canteen Shortage under $50.00 |
30 DC + 60 GT |
9-29 |
Canteen Shortage over $50.00 |
60 DC + All GT |
9-31 |
Use of Alcohol as evidenced by positive results from authorized tests, or by observable behavior |
30 DC + 90 GT |
9-32 |
In accordance with Section 944.279(1), F.S., is found by the court to have brought a frivolous or malicious suit, action, claim, proceeding or appeal in any court, or to have brought a frivolous or malicious collateral criminal proceeding or is found by the court to have knowingly or with reckless disregard for the truth brought false information or evidence before the court. |
60 DC + All GT |
9-33 |
Tampering with, defeating or depriving staff of any security device. Security devices include: locks; locking devices; electronic detection systems; personal body alarm transmitters and receivers; handheld radios; restraint devices such as handcuffs, waist chains, leg irons and handcuff covers; keys; video and audio monitoring and recording devices; security lighting; weapons; and any other device utilized to ensure the security of the institution. |
60 DC + All GT |
9-34 |
Tampering with or defeating any fire or other safety device. Safety devices include: fire, smoke, and carbon dioxide detection devices; alarm systems; fire suppression systems and devices such as fire sprinklers, fire extinguishers, and dry chemical systems; safety and emergency lighting; exit lights; evacuation route and warning placards; self-contained breathing apparatuses; personal protective equipment; first aid kits; eye wash stations; and any other device utilized to ensure the safety of the institution, staff and inmates. |
60 DC + All GT |
9-35 |
Establishes or attempts to establish a personal or business relationship with any staff member or volunteer. |
60 DC + 180 GT |
9-36 |
Gang related activities, including recruitment; organizing; display of symbols, groups, or group photos; promotion or participation |
30 DC + 60 GT |
9-37 |
Unauthorized use of or tampering with a computer, computer peripheral device, or any other office equipment. Other office equipment includes copying machines, facsimile machines, postage meters, or any other device utilized in an office or office-like environment. |
60 DC + All GT |
SECTIONS 10 through 11 No change. |
Rulemaking Authority 944.09 FS. Law Implemented 20.315, 944.09, 944.14, 944.279, 944.28 FS. History–New 3-12-84, Amended 1-10-85, Formerly 33-22.12, Amended 12-30-86, 9-7-89, 11-22-90, 6-2-94, 10-1-95, 3-24-97, 7-9-98, 8-13-98, Formerly 33-22.012, Amended 9-30-99, 6-7-00, 4-18-02, 10-10-04, 1-9-05, 4-17-05, 6-5-05, 10-27-05, 10-12-06, 11-8-07, 5-18-08, 11-9-08, 5-11-09, ________.