8038698, 33-104.101 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 8038698

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

Chapter:

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Overview

RULE:

33-104.101

News Media Visitors

PURPOSE:

The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to: clarify that Rules 33-104.201-.204, F.A.C., shall govern the procedures for news media visits with those inmates confined under sentenced of death who have an active death warrant; clarify the permissible types of news media visits (Inmate Interviews and Program Visits), how many media representatives may attend each interview, and the permissible times for interviews; specify the requisite information that must be provided to the Department and institution prior to a news media visit; clarify the procedures that news media outlets and representatives must follow in order to be permitted the particular type of interview sought; specify that inmates’ attorneys, family members, and doctors may not accompany news media representatives on their visits.

SUMMARY:

The rule is amended to: clarify the appropriate procedures for news media visits with those inmates confined under sentenced of death who have an active death warrant; clarify the permissible types of news media visits, how many media representatives may attend each visit, and the permissible times for visits; specify the requisite information that must be provided to the Department and the institution prior to a news media visit; clarify the procedures that news media outlets and representatives must follow in order to be permitted the particular type of interview sought; and specify that inmates’ attorneys, family members, and doctors may not accompany news media representatives on their visits.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

944.09, 944.23 FS.

LAW:

944.09, 944.23 FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

12/18/2009 Vol. 35/50

COMMENTS:

From 12/18/2009 To 1/8/2010 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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