CLASSIFICATION AND CENTRAL RECORDS

(1) Upon initial arrival in the Department of Corrections, each inmate shall be provided with orientation at which time the rules and procedures of the Department of Corrections shall be explained. Upon transfer within the Department, each inmate shall be provided with orientatio…

(1) Definitions. (a) Pending Delivery Status - where used herein, refers to the status of a prisoner who has been sentenced to a state penitentiary but is currently housed at a county or municipal facility while waiting for the sheriff or chief correctional officer to relinquish …

(1) Eligibility. An inmate who is otherwise eligible for meritorious gain time may be recommended by the warden for up to 60 days gain time when he has performed an outstanding deed such as: (a) The saving of a life, the protection of an employee from assault or injury or the rec…

(1) Transfer. At the end of the month, it is the responsibility of the transferring facility to ensure that all required gain time evaluations have been reflected on the inmate's record, through the previous full month. The transferring facility will record any evaluations up to …

(1) Earned Gain Time. (a) Without Hearing - without prior notice or hearing, an inmate shall forfeit all gain time earned prior to escape or release on supervision upon: 1. Conviction for escape committed before October 1, 2013 - forfeitures assessed under this provision may be m…

(1) For purposes of this rule, positive overall institutional adjustment means the inmate has adhered to the behavioral objectives referenced in Rules 33-601.101 and 33-601.210, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), and has not received an internal security threat transfer during…

Rulemaking Authority 944.30 FS. (1986). Law Implemented 944.30 FS. (1986). History-New 9-19-93, Formerly 33-11.018, Repealed 10-16-12.

(1) For the purposes of this rule, an "assignment" means the work or program that an inmate has been assigned to by department staff. Each inmate assigned shall be required to perform in a satisfactory and acceptable manner. It is the continuous goal of the department that inmate…

(1) The Department is authorized to enter into agreements for the use of prisoners in public works with the following: (a) Any political subdivision of the State, including counties, municipalities, and special districts; (b) Any State agency or institution; (c) Any nonprofit cor…

(1) The inmate classification system is comprised of two primary operational components which have been established to provide uniformity and consistency in both the development and implementation of classification policies and procedures. These two components are the State Class…

(1) Facility Assignments. (a) A mission description shall be prepared for each facility of the Department of Corrections to which an inmate can be assigned. The mission description shall be based upon such factors as staffing patterns, perimeter security, construction features, e…

(1) Special review is the classification status assigned to inmates who pose a potentially serious threat to other inmates or staff or who pose a risk to the security and order of an institution. (2) The purpose of the special review designation is to ensure that the inmates are …

(1) Upon completion of the reception process, each inmate will be assigned and transferred to the institution or facility approved by Classification that is most likely to facilitate the inmate's institutional progress. An inmate may subsequently be transferred from one instituti…

(1) Definitions. (a) Institutional Classification Team (ICT) - refers to the team consisting of the warden or assistant warden, classification supervisor, chief of security, and other members as necessary when appointed by the warden or designated by rule. The ICT is responsible …

(1) Extended Day Program - a 16 hour daytime program at youthful offender institutions that is designed to provide at least 12 hours of activities. The program is structured to include work assignments, educational (vocational and academic) programs, counseling, behavior modifica…

Youthful offenders shall be classified in one of the following categories while incarcerated: (1) Youthful offenders sentenced by the court under Section 958.04, F.S.; (2) Selected non-aggressive first offenders 14 through 24 years of age, except capital or life felons, with a se…

(1) Youthful offenders shall be received at the reception center designated for the sending county. (2) Youthful offenders shall be housed separately from adult offenders during the reception process. (3) In addition to the reception and classification requirements of Chapter 33-…

(1) Upon completion of the reception process, each youthful offender shall be transferred to an institution designated for his or her age and custody in accordance with Section 958.11, F.S. (2) The following institutions and units are designated to house youthful offenders: (a) S…

(1) The Bureau of Classification and Central Records shall continuously review classification data for inmates eligible for youthful offender designation to determine if the criteria for assignment to the youthful offender program is met. Offenders identified shall be classified …

(1) Each youthful offender institution shall provide a programmatically diversified extended day of 16 hours of required inmate participation six days a week, contingent upon available resources. (2) The schedule of events shall be developed by each warden and approved by the reg…

The basic training program is designed to provide an alternative to long periods of incarceration for inmates who have been sentenced under the Youthful Offender Act or have been classified as youthful offenders by the department and who meet specified criteria set forth in Rule …

The rules of the Department of Corrections shall be applicable to all basic training program inmates and employees, except as modified by this chapter. Rulemaking Authority 20.315, 944.09, 958.045 FS. Law Implemented 20.315, 944.09, 958.045 FS. History-New 2-26-89, Formerly 33-27…

(1) Alternative Training - Authorized physical activities which are imposed by basic training program staff following an inmate's misconduct. Alternative training is intended to correct inmate behavior by imposing minor sanctions as set forth in Rule 33-601.241, F.A.C. (2) Basic …

(1) In order to participate in the program, a youthful offender as defined by Chapter 958, F.S., shall meet the following criteria: (a) Was sentenced or classified as a youthful offender; (b) If designated by the department as a youthful offender, must be eligible for control rel…

Orientation will begin upon the inmate's arrival at the basic training program. Orientation shall include: (1) Inmate identification by photograph, name, and DC number; (2) Initial reception and introduction to the basic training program, will include an explanation of the shock …

(1) The basic training program will be inclusive of the phases listed below: (a) Phase I - Will consist of an intensified military regimen for a minimum of 60 days of active participation. (b) Phase II - Will consist of educational programming and personal development training pr…

Inmates in the basic training program shall have privileges normally afforded the general inmate population modified as set forth below: (1) Personal Property. No personal property is permitted in the program. (2) Canteen Privileges. Inmates in the basic training program shall be…

(1) Hair. (a) Male basic training program inmates will receive a military style haircut upon arrival in the program. Inmates will subsequently receive haircuts every two weeks for the duration of the program. (b) Female basic training program inmates will be provided hair bands o…

(1) Basic training program inmates shall not enter the rooms of other inmates. (2) Upon rising, inmates will make their beds in the military manner prescribed by staff and the beds will remain in this condition unless occupied. (3) No food, beverages, or other items from the dini…

(1) Basic training program inmates shall not talk to general population inmates, except as required for program participation. (2) Basic training program inmates shall not swear or use profanity. (3) Military courtesy and procedures as instructed by basic training program staff s…

(1) Alternative Training. (a) Any staff member of the basic training program, with the approval of the supervisor, has the authority to implement any of the following alternative training measures to individual inmates or groups of inmates assigned to the basic training program: …

(1) An inmate can be removed from the basic training program for health reasons, classification reassignment in accordance with Chapter 33-601, F.A.C., modification or expiration of sentence or when such removal is in the best interest of the inmate or the security of the institu…

(1) Employees selected to participate in the basic training program are expected to maintain high personal standards in regard to appearance, physical conditioning and mental alertness. Since inmates assigned to the basic training program will tend to identify with staff as role …

(1) Definitions. (a) Incentivized Prison Program - refers to a voluntary prison program located at a Department institution or dorm for inmates who meet a strict admission criteria based on their demonstrated positive behavior while incarcerated. Enhanced opportunities will exist…

(1) Definitions. (a) Administrative Management Unit (AMU) - where used herein, refers to a general population housing status where an inmate is placed in a highly structured environment to promote the safety and security of inmates, staff, and the public, or the security and good…

(1) Inmate behavior that is not in compliance with department rules shall be corrected through the disciplinary process, which includes informal disciplinary intervention. (2) Informal disciplinary intervention consists of group and individual counseling in lieu of formal discipl…

The following terms, as defined, shall be standard usage throughout the Department: (1) Classification Officer - As used herein, refers to any classification officer position, including senior classification officer and classification supervisor. (2) Contact Card - Refers to Form…

(1) When any employee or person supervising inmates witnesses an act or has reason to believe that an act has been committed by an inmate which is in violation of the rules or procedures of the Department and that employee determines that the infraction can be properly disposed o…

(1) Only one violation shall be included in each disciplinary report. Separate disciplinary reports shall be used for multiple offenses. (2) The statement of facts shall include: (a) A description of the violation, including date, time and place; (b) The specific rules violated; …

The investigating officer shall initiate the investigation of the infraction within 24 hours of the writing of the disciplinary report. The investigating officer is responsible for the following: (1) Interviewing the charging staff member. (2) Interviewing the charged inmate. Whe…

The investigator shall interview the informant and obtain a statement of the incident in question. This information shall be recorded by the investigator in the disciplinary investigative report. The investigator shall also document whether the informant has direct or indirect kn…

(1) A person shall not serve as the hearing officer or as a member of the disciplinary team, or participate in the deliberations when they are: (a) A witness or the person who wrote the charge; (b) The investigating officer; (c) The person charged with review of the results of th…

(1)(a) No hearing shall commence prior to 24 hours following the delivery of the charges except when the inmate's release date does not allow time for such notice or the inmate waives the 24 hour period. In such cases, an explanation shall be provided in the basis of findings sec…

(1) The disciplinary team or hearing officer's findings shall enumerate the specific facts derived from the disciplinary report, the disciplinary investigative report or the witness statements and what specific evidence was used in the disciplinary team's or hearing officer's con…

(1) The chief correctional officer at a work release center, or the senior staff person at a contract facility shall review the disciplinary action and recommend approval, modification or disapproval to the warden. (2) The warden acts as the final reviewing and approving authorit…

(1) If an error is discovered at any time after an inmate has been found guilty of a disciplinary infraction, the warden, the facility administrator of a private facility, or the deputy director of institutions (classification) or designee is authorized to cause a rehearing to ta…

(1) Interstate Compact Cases. Inmates confined in this Department on interstate transfer are to be disciplined in the same fashion as anyone sentenced within the State of Florida. Following the review process, a copy of all disciplinary reports on interstate corrections compact c…

(1) Disciplinary hearings through telephone or video communication are authorized in the event an inmate has been transferred to another facility and a disciplinary hearing is pending. (2) The conduct of the Disciplinary Hearing shall conform to all provisions of Rule 33-601.307,…

(1) The following forms used in implementing the provisions of this chapter are hereby incorporated by reference: (a) DC6-112E, Disciplinary Hearing Worksheet, effective 3-22-05. (b) DC6-112A, Disciplinary Investigative Report, effective 5-21-00. (c) DC6-256, Housing Officers Con…

Sections 1 through 10 below show the maximum penalties allowed for the listed offenses. Staff should take into account the individual facts of each violation and impose a penalty that is proportionate to the conduct. Section 11 shows the penalties that will be imposed for the lis…