6450517, 33-210.101 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 6450517

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

Chapter:

FIELD SUPPORT SERVICES

Overview

RULE:

33-210.101

Routine Mail

PURPOSE:

The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to provide clarity regarding the types of paper which may be sent in and impose requirements necessary for the security of the institutions.

SUMMARY:

The proposed rule amends Rule 33-210.101, F.A.C., to require that mail be written in English or Spanish or, if an inmate cannot read one of these languages, to require that the inmate shall request approval to receive mail in other languages. Correspondence in a language other than English or Spanish may be photocopied and sent to another institution or the central office for translation. All mail must be sent through the United States Postal Service and contain a return address, and the proposed rule would clarify the types of paper and packaging permitted as well as the subject matter allowed. The proposed rule would prohibit the use of third-party mailing services by both inmates and senders that allow inmates to place advertisements on the internet. The number of permitted additional pages of written material would be increased from five to 15, and the provision concerning postage for inmates for the submission of complaints to the Florida Bar would be moved to Rule 33-210.102, F.A.C.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

944.09 FS.

LAW:

20.315, 944.09 FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

11/26/2008 Vol. 34/48

COMMENTS:

From 11/26/2008 To 12/17/2008 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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