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Rule Title: Use of Force
Department:	DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS	Add to MyFLRules Favorites
Division:	Departmental
Chapter:	SECURITY OPERATIONS

Latest version of the final adopted rule presented in Florida Administrative Code (FAC):

	Effective Date:	3/1/2022
	History Notes:	Rulemaking Authority 944.09 FS. Law Implemented 776.012, 776.06, 776.07, 843.04, 943.1717, 943.1735, 944.09, 944.35, 945.025, 945.04, 957.05 FS. History–New 4-8-81, Amended 10-10-83, 9-28-85, Formerly 33-3.066, Amended 3-26-86, 11-21-86, 4-21-93, 7-26-93, 11-2-94, 2-12-97, 11-8-98, Formerly 33-3.0066, Amended 10-6-99, 2-7-00, 7-25-02, 8-25-03, 2-25-04, 11-7-04, 4-17-05, 8-1-05, 3-2-06, 9-18-06, 10-4-07, 3-3-08, 8-4-08, 1-6-09, 5-26-09, 4-8-10, 9-13-10, 3-22-11, 12-16-12, 8-11-13, 11-5-13, 1-10-18, 10-28-20, 3-1-22.
	References in this version:	Ref-01692 DC4-529 Staff Request-Referral Ref-01694 DC4-701 Chronological Record of Health Care Ref-01695 DC4-701C Emergency Room Record Ref-01696 DC4-708 Diagram of Injury Ref-01697 DC6-210 Incident Report Ref-02950 DC6-216 Chemical Agent Accountability Log Ref-09005 DC6-210A Ref-12229 DC4-650B Risk Assessment for the Use of Chemical Restraint Agents and Electronic Immobilization Devices Ref-12231 DC6-296 Non-Compliant Use of Force/Warden Disposition Report Ref-14048 DC6-230 Ref-14049 DC6-232 Ref-14050 DC6-281

History of this Rule since Jan. 6, 2006

Section	Description	ID	Publish Date

Final 33-602.210	Use of Force	25565531	Effective: 03/01/2022
Proposed 33-602.210		25391610	12/27/2021 Vol. 47/248
Development 33-602.210		25182478	10/27/2021 Vol. 47/209
Final 33-602.210	Use of Force	23751534	Effective: 10/28/2020
Change 33-602.210	Use of Force	23626598	9/9/2020 Vol. 46/176
Public Hearing 33-602.210	The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) has elected to conduct a public hearing to receive and consider comments and questions regarding .... Wednesday, August 19, 2020, 9:00 a.m. and ending no later than .... A virtual public hearing will be held via GoToWebinar.	23524166	8/12/2020 Vol. 46/157
Proposed 33-602.210	To clarify the rule, to add provisions related to dart-fired electronic immobilization devices, to establish protocol for interactions with unmanned aircraft vehicles on or over state property, and to amend related forms.....	23401655	7/6/2020 Vol. 46/130
Development 33-602.210	Rulemaking is necessary to amend the definition of “self-injurious behavior,” to add definitions of “procedural violation” and “suicide attempt,” to qualify the use of reactionary uses of force to prevent an inmate from ....	23287680	5/29/2020 Vol. 46/105
Final 33-602.210	Use of Force	19884823	Effective: 01/10/2018
Change 33-602.210 ......	Use of Force, Restraint of Pregnant Inmates, Escort Chair	19627579	10/30/2017 Vol. 43/210
Correction 33-602.210 ......	Use of Force, Restraint of Pregnant Inmates, Escort Chair	19627482	10/30/2017 Vol. 43/210
Proposed 33-602.210 ......	The purpose and effect of the amendment is to make rule 33-602.210 more clearly set forth Department of Correction’s policy, to reorganize it to make it more understandable, to add several definitions to the rule, and to ....	18800266	3/31/2017 Vol. 43/63
Development 33-602.210 ......	The purpose and effect of the amendment is to make rule 33-602.210 more clearly set forth Department of Corrections policy, to reorganize it to make it more understandable, to add several definitions to the rule, and to ....	18082563	9/30/2016 Vol. 42/191
Withdrawal 33-602.210	Use of Force	15901518	4/15/2015 Vol. 41/73
Change 33-602.210	Use of Force	15372286	12/11/2014 Vol. 40/239
Proposed 33-602.210	The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to add the definition of Crisis Intervention Training; to add the definition of Qualified Mental Health Professional; to require the inclusion of certain de-escalation information ....	15156364	10/8/2014 Vol. 40/196
Development 33-602.210	Rulemaking was initiated to add the definition of Crisis Intervention Training; to add the definition of Qualified Mental Health Professional; to require the inclusion of certain de-escalation information on the video of ....	15080510	9/19/2014 Vol. 40/183
Final 33-602.210	Use of Force	13710676	Effective: 11/05/2013
Proposed 33-602.210	The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to require that staff that are authorized to carry MK-9 sized canister or equivalent OC be issued an MK-9 sized canister or equivalent OC.	13513281	9/16/2013 Vol. 39/180
Development 33-602.210	The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to require that staff that are authorized to carry MK-9 sized canister or equivalent OC be issued an MK-9 sized canister or equivalent OC.	13450813	8/29/2013 Vol. 39/169
Final 33-602.210	Use of Force	13310066	Effective: 08/11/2013
Change 33-602.210 ......	Use of Force, Escort Chair	13169416	6/27/2013 Vol. 39/125
Proposed 33-602.210 ......	The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to clarify the use of the camera during a reactionary use of force, the use of force on inmates in mental health settings, how to complete Form DC6-230, Report Of Force Used, ....	12990354	5/13/2013 Vol. 39/93
Development 33-602.210 ......	The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to clarify the use of the camera during a reactionary use of force, the use of force on inmates in mental health settings, how Form DC6-230, Report Of Force Used, is to be completed ....	12933512	4/26/2013 Vol. 39/82
Final 33-602.210	Use of Force	12348990	Effective: 12/16/2012
Change 33-602.210	Use of Force	12238798	11/2/2012 Vol. 38/64
Correction 33-602.210	Use of Force	12236858	11/2/2012 Vol. 38/64
Correction 33-602.210	Use of Force	12220174	10/31/2012 Vol. 38/62
Proposed 33-602.210	The purpose and effect of the rule is to establish guidelines governing the use of force and/or restraints to protect persons or property, prevent escape, restore order, maintain custody and control, and to enforce Department ....	11918019	8/31/2012 Vol. 38/35
Withdrawal 33-602.210	Use of Force	11764080	7/20/2012 Vol. 38/29
Proposed 33-602.210	The purpose and effect of the rule is to establish guidelines governing the use of force and/or restraints to protect persons or property, prevent escape, restore order, maintain custody and control, and to enforce Department ....	11578713	6/8/2012 Vol. 38/23
Development 33-602.210	The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to generally update, modify, and clarify the provisions of the rule relating to use of force for operational efficiency and to reflect changes in law and policy.	10353700	9/2/2011 Vol. 37/35
Development 33-602.210	The purpose and effect of the proposed rulemaking is to clarify that chemical agents will not be used indoors except when the risk of the threat presented outweighs the risk of contact with unintended or uninvolved individuals. ....	9847457	4/22/2011 Vol. 37/16
Final 33-602.210	Use of Force	9745607	Effective: 03/22/2011
Correction 33-602.210	Use of Force	9633184	2/4/2011 Vol. 37/05
Proposed 33-602.210	The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to update forms, form references, and employee title references.	9448496	12/10/2010 Vol. 36/49
Development 33-602.210	The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to update forms, form references, and employee title references.	9230052	10/8/2010 Vol. 36/40
Final 33-602.210	Use of Force	9096095	Effective: 09/13/2010
Proposed 33-602.210	The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to clarify the procedures for reporting and recording use of force incidents and to amend Form DC4-711A for clarity.	8821488	7/2/2010 Vol. 36/26
Development 33-602.210	The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to clarify the procedures for reporting and recording use of force incidents and to amend Form DC4-711A for clarity.	8732345	6/4/2010 Vol. 36/22
Final 33-602.210	Use of Force	8459387	Effective: 04/08/2010
Change 33-602.210	Use of Force	8177602	1/22/2010 Vol. 36/03
Proposed 33-602.210	The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to: clarify the scope of the rule; specify the type of information that should be stated on camera after a spontaneous use of force; specify the circumstances under which electronic ....	7660107	9/25/2009 Vol. 35/38
Development 33-602.210	The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to: clarify the scope of the rule; specify the type of information that should be stated on camera after a spontaneous use of force; specify the circumstances under which electronic ....	7510145	8/21/2009 Vol. 35/33
Final 33-602.210	Use of Force	7146783	Effective: 05/26/2009
Proposed 33-602.210	The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to eliminate language requiring certified officers to use only “fogger type” pepper spray, as streamlined spray poses fewer risks to nearby persons and is more effective in ....	6970631	4/3/2009 Vol. 35/13
Development 33-602.210	The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to eliminate language requiring certified officers to use only “fogger type” pepper spray, as streamlined spray poses fewer risks to nearby persons and is more effective in ....	6820184	2/27/2009 Vol. 35/08
Final 33-602.210	Use of Force	6597181	Effective: 01/06/2009
Change 33-602.210	Use of Force	6396682	11/14/2008 Vol. 34/46
Proposed 33-602.210	The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to require designated officers to carry chemical agent dispensers designed for controlling incidents involving numerous inmates in large areas and to require all certified officers ....	6259815	10/10/2008 Vol. 34/41
Development 33-602.210	The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to allow designated officers to carry chemical agent dispensers designed for controlling incidents involving numerous inmates in large areas and to require all certified officers ....	6111211	9/12/2008 Vol. 34/37
Final 33-602.210	Use of Force	5920606	Effective: 08/04/2008
Public Hearing 33-602.210	33-602.210 Use of Force 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 1, 2008 Department of Corrections Central Office located at 2601 Blair ....	5667727	5/30/2008 Vol. 34/22
Proposed 33-602.210	The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to address those situations when, on the same shift, an inmate resumes disruption after the camera operator has left the area. The rule provides for deference to the judgment ....	5532800	4/25/2008 Vol. 34/17
Development 33-602.210	The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to address those situations when, on the same shift, an inmate resumes disruption after the camera operator has left the area. The rule provides for deference to the judgment ....	5412229	3/28/2008 Vol. 34/13
Final 33-602.210	Use of Force	5287778	Effective: 03/03/2008
Proposed 33-602.210	The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to amend Form DC6-210, Incident Report, which is incorporated by reference, to include a space for employee identification number.	4959918	12/7/2007 Vol. 33/49
Development 33-602.210	The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to amend form DC6-210, Incident Report, referenced in this rule, to include a space for employee identification number.	4777461	11/2/2007 Vol. 33/44
Final 33-602.210	Use of Force	4646220	Effective: 10/04/2007
Public Meeting 33-602.210	Use of Force proposed rule amendments 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 14, 2007 Department of Corrections Central Office located at 2601 Blair ....	4390334	7/27/2007 Vol. 33/30
Proposed 33-602.210	The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to clarify the requirements and procedures for video recording the administration of chemical agents on inmates creating disturbances in their cells; amend form DC4-711A, Refusal ....	4168204	5/25/2007 Vol. 33/21
Development 33-602.210	The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to clarify the requirements and procedures for video recording the administration of chemical agents on inmates creating disturbances in their cells and to amend form DC4-711A, ....	4040940	4/20/2007 Vol. 33/16
Final 33-602.210	Use of Force	1604009	Effective: 09/18/2006
Change 33-602.210	Use of Force	530995	7/28/2006 Vol. 32/30
Change 33-602.210	Use of Force	347180	5/19/2006 Vol. 32/20
Proposed 33-602.210	The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to: clarify the requirements and procedures for administration of chemical agents; clarify the requirements for investigation of use of force incidents; and correct form titles ....	307895	5/5/2006 Vol. 32/18
Development 33-602.210	The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to: clarify the requirements and procedures for administration of chemical agents; clarify the requirements for investigation of use of force incidents; and correct form titles ....	225542	4/7/2006 Vol. 32/14
Change 33-602.210	Use of Force	26886	1/13/2006 Vol. 32/02

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