Florida Administrative Code

(1) All institutions and facilities shall provide photographic copying services to inmates submitting legal documents and accompanying evidentiary materials to judicial or administrative forums. No provision of this section shall be implemented in such a way as to conflict with a…

(1) This rule applies to all publications addressed to a specific inmate or found in the personal property of an inmate. (2) Definitions. (a) Binding - the mechanism by which a publication is held together. (b) Hardcover - a rigid, pressboard or cardboard cover, also referred to …

(1) Any inmate who wishes to utilize institutional weight training equipment shall be required to complete the weight training orientation program which outlines safety techniques for weight training and encourages inmates who have questions to direct them to professional wellnes…

(1) Organization and Functions. (a) The Chaplaincy Services Section is responsible for: 1. Developing and evaluating religious programs throughout the Department, 2. Coordinating all religious activities within the Department, 3. Providing general assistance and guidance to chapl…

(1) Procedure for Requesting Permission to Marry. Requests to marry while incarcerated must be submitted to the warden in writing by both parties. The written requests must include: (a) Statement of desire to marry from both parties. (b) A statement of approval from the parents o…

(1) General. Probation and restitution centers (PRCs) are community-based facilities that offer residential and non-residential services to offenders within a structured environment to assist the offenders with the development of skills needed to comply with conditions of supervi…

(1) Plan - means the written proposal submitted by the public safety coordinating council to the Department of Corrections as provided in Section 951.26(3)(b), F.S. (2) County work camp plan - means the written proposal submitted by the county commission pursuant to the provision…

(1) There is established within the Department of Corrections an evaluation committee for the purpose of reviewing plans submitted by public safety coordinating councils to determine compliance with the provisions of Section 948.51(2), F.S. The committee shall consist of the Assi…

(1) The evaluation committee shall be responsible for reviewing existing contracts to ensure substantial compliance with the plan or the standards established in Section 948.51(2), F.S. The evaluation committee shall report any non-compliance to the secretary, who shall determine…

(1) The evaluation committee shall review county proposals to establish county work camps in accordance with the provisions of Section 950.002, F.S. In its review, the evaluation committee shall examine the following: (a) The agreement between the request for funding of a county …

(1) The department shall provide substance abuse program services at institutions and facilities to the extent that is permitted by available resources. (2) Effective July 1, 2000, inmates who meet criteria established by the department shall be mandated to participate in substan…

(1) Operation of Substance Abuse Programs. (a) Inmate substance abuse programs shall be operated under the direction of the program manager within whose program center the program exists. (b) In order to ensure the provision of quality services, the bureau of substance abuse prog…

(1) Upon arrival at a Department of Corrections' reception center for initial processing, each inmate shall be screened and assessed to determine if the inmate meets the department's criteria for mandated substance abuse program participation. (2) Criteria for mandated substance …

(1) Consideration for individual dignity shall be accorded to inmates in the provision of substance abuse program services. No employee of the department or of any agency or individual under contract with the department to provide substance abuse program services shall use or aut…

Files of the department which pertain to the identity, diagnosis, and prognosis of substance abuse program services to any inmate are confidential in accordance with the provisions of Section 397.754(8), F.S., and 42 USCS 290, dd-2, and shall be disclosed only in accordance with …

(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…