Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 33-601.735 - Non-Contact Visiting

(1) For purposes of this rule, non-contact visiting is a form of "in person" visitation and does not include video visitation as defined in Rule 33-602.901, F.A.C.

(2) When the Institutional Classification Team (ICT) determines that non-contact visiting is necessary in order to maintain the security and good order of the institution, the ICT shall make a recommendation to the warden who shall approve or disapprove the recommendation.

(3) The ICT shall consider the following factors in determining whether to place an inmate in non-contact status:

(a) Whether the inmate is a threat to the security of the institution,

(b) The inmate's and his or her visitors' past behavior during visiting,

(c) The inmate's disciplinary history within the last five years involving drugs, contraband, violence, or visiting policy violations,

(d) Evidence or intelligence reports that an inmate has possessed, sold, or transferred drugs, alcohol, or money,

(e) Whether the inmate has a confirmed membership in a security threat group, and

(f) A positive drug or alcohol urine test.

(4) The ICT shall review non-contact visiting status a minimum of every six months to evaluate whether changes are necessary based upon the following:

(a) The seriousness of the incident or circumstances resulting in placement in non-contact status,

(b) The inmate's history of repeated placement on non-contact status,

(c) The inmate's overall adjustment history since placement in non-contact status, and

(d) The inmate's disciplinary history during the last year involving drugs, contraband, violence, or visiting policy violations.

(5) The warden shall ensure that there is sufficient space for non-contact visiting based on space available and allowable visitors.

(a) Except as provided below, non-contact visits shall be scheduled for one two-hour visit per week unless an emergency exists or security concerns dictate otherwise. The warden shall determine the level of supervision and restraint required for all non-contact visits.

1. A CM II inmate is eligible to receive one three-hour non-contact personal visit by appointment only after each 14-day period during which the inmate has no major rule violations as defined in Rule 33-601.800, F.A.C., unless an emergency exists or security concerns dictate otherwise.

2. A CM III inmate is eligible to receive one four-hour contact visit by appointment only after each 14-day period during which the inmate has no major rule violations as defined in Rule 33-601.800, F.A.C., while in CM III status unless an emergency exists or security concerns dictate otherwise.

(b) Non-contact visit attendees shall be limited to a maximum of four adult visitors and as many minor visitors as can be accommodated at one time.

(c) More than four visitors can be allowed to visit an inmate on a given day, but visiting shall be on a rotating basis during the visiting period.

(d) Inmates are responsible for notifying visitors of their placement on non-contact visiting status.

Notes

Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 33-601.735

Rulemaking Authority 944.09 FS. Law Implemented 20.315, 944.09, 944.23, 944.8031 FS.

New 11-18-01, Amended by Florida Register Volume 47, Number 002, January 5, 2021 effective 1/18/2021.

New 11-18-01, Amended 1-18-21.