Fla. Admin. Code R. 33-601.800
(1) Definitions.
(g) Institutional Classification Team (ICT) – 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 for making work, program, housing, and inmate status decisions at an institution, and for making other classification recommendations to the State Classification Office. At private facilities, the Department of Corrections representative is to be considered a fourth member of the ICT when reviewing all job/program assignment, transfer, and custody recommendations/decisions. If a majority decision by the ICT is not possible, the decision of the Department representative is final. The only exception to the above listed membership of the ICT is the makeup of the ICT at the designated CM facilities when considering the placement, continuance, modification, or removal of inmates from CM units. For these purposes, multiple ICTs consisting of the following members can be utilized:
1. Warden, a chief of security or a correctional officer with a rank and position no less than CM housing lieutenant, and the classification supervisor or a senior classification officer who does not have the inmate on his or her assigned caseload; or
2. Assistant Warden of Operations, a chief of security or a correctional officer with a rank and position no less than CM housing lieutenant, and the classification supervisor or, in his or her absence from the institution, the acting classification supervisor; or
3. Assistant Warden of Programs, a chief of security or, in his or her absence from the institution, the acting chief of security, and the classification supervisor or a senior classification officer who does not have the inmate on his or her assigned caseload.
(i) Lewd or Lascivious Exhibition – an inmate commits a lewd or lascivious exhibition when the inmate does any of the following in the presence of a person who is not in the custody of the Department:
1. Intentionally masturbates;
2. Intentionally exposes the genitals without authorization; or
3. Intentionally commits any other sexual act that does not involve actual physical or sexual contact with the victim, including sadomasochistic abuse, sexual bestiality, or the simulation of any act involving sexual activity.
(q) Security Threat Group (STG) – a formal or informal ongoing inmate/offender group, gang, organization, or association consisting of three or more members who have:
1. A common name or common identifying signs, colors, or symbols;
2. Members or associates who individually or collectively engage in or have engaged in a pattern of gang activity, criminal activity, or Department rule violations; or
3. Potential to act in concert to pose a threat or potential threat to the public, staff, visitors, other inmates or offenders, or the secure and orderly operations of an institution, probation office, other Department property, or Department activity or function.
(2) Levels of Close Management.
(a) Close Management I (CMI).
1. CMI is the most restrictive single cell housing level of all the CM status designations.
2. An inmate assigned to CMI is ineligible for a work assignment.
3. An inmate may be placed in CMI without having previously been in CMII or CMIII.
4. Any of the following factors constitutes a basis for placement of an inmate in CMI status:
a. An incident causing death;
b. An act causing injury or an act that could have resulted in injury to another;
c. Any physical assault or battery on staff that caused injury;
d. The taking of a hostage or an attempt to take a hostage;
e. Instigation or incitement of a riot or disorder;
f. Creating or causing property damage in excess of $1,000;
g. Participation in or causing further institutional disruption during a riot or disorder during the inmate’s current term of incarceration;
h. An escape or escape attempt involving use of a weapon, outside assistance, use of equipment or tools to penetrate a secure perimeter, or violence committed during or while on escape;
i. An escape or escape attempt from a secure perimeter;
j. An escape or escape attempt while under armed supervision while outside the perimeter of the institution;
k. Possession of weapons, ammunition, explosives, flammables, or initiation of or participation in trafficking of these items;
l. Trafficking in drugs;
m. Participation in a sexual assault or battery;
n. An inmate who is currently CMII or CMIII and shows an inability to adjust as evidenced by one or more subsequent major rule violation(s);
o. Documented leadership in a STG that is certified by the threat assessment review committee in central office.
(b) Close Management II (CMII).
1. CMII is restrictive cell housing that may or may not be restricted to single cell housing.
2. An inmate may be placed in CMII without having previously been placed in CMIII. Any of the following factors constitutes a basis for placement of an inmate in CMII status:
a. An act or acts in the community, during other periods of confinement, or any circumstances associated with the current period of incarceration such that safety and security concerns regarding the institution, the staff, or the public suggest further review of the inmate is necessary prior to placement in general population;
b. A pattern of predatory actions that makes an inmate a threat to others;
c. An act causing injury or an act that could have resulted in injury to another;
d. An escape or an escape attempt from within the secure perimeter of an institution without violence, the use of weapons, the taking of hostages, the use of equipment or tools, or outside assistance;
e. Participation in a riot or disorder during any period of incarceration;
f. A pattern of behavior during the present period of incarceration involving acts of violence or threats of violence;
g. Initiation or participation in a contraband trafficking operation involving negotiables, escape paraphernalia (other than items listed in sub-subparagraph (2)(a)4.h.), or other items that present a threat to the safe and secure operation of the institution;
h. Presenting a risk to another inmate’s safety and well-being as identified by one or more acts that demostrate an inability to live in general population without endangering others;
i. An inmate who is currently CMIII and shows an inability to adjust as evidenced by one or more subsequent major rule violation(s).
(c) Close Management III (CMIII).
1. CMIII is the least restrictive cell housing unit in CM.
2. CMIII will only be used as a step-down placement for inmates in CMI or CMII. It will not be used as an entry point into CM.
(3) Procedures for Placement in Close Management.
(d) When a pregnant inmate is placed in close management to protect the health and safety of the pregnant inmate or others, or to preserve the security and order of the institution, the senior correctional officer or above must make a report utilizing Form DC6-1015, Report of Placement in Restrictive Housing for Pregnant Inmates, clearly stating the following:
1. The individualized reason restrictive housing is necessary;
2. The reason less restrictive means are not available; and,
3. Whether a qualified healthcare professional at the correctional institution objects to the placement.
A copy of the report must be provided to the pregnant prisoner within 12 hours after placement in close management. Form DC6-1015 is incorporated by reference in Rule 33-602.220, F.A.C.
(4) Transfers from a Non-Close Managment Institution.
(5) Transfers While Inmate Is in Close Managment Status.
(b) To transfer an inmate in CM to another CM institution, the following will occur:
1. The ICT from the sending institution will recommend the appropriate level of CM based upon the criteria and facts for placement prior to the transfer.
2. Transfers will be limited to those inmates in CM as follows:
a. When an inmate is being recommended for a CM level that the sending institution is not capable of providing, based on institutional mission or CM stratification issues, or
b. Situations that involve special reviews. Inmates with protection or threat reviews involving inmates housed at the same CM institution will be handled within the CM unit and, unless exceptional circumstances exist, will not be transferred from one CM institution to another based solely on these reviews, or
c. Situations that require an inmate to be moved to a higher-level institution.
(6) Close Management Institutions and Facilities.
(7) Individualized Service Plan (ISP).
(f) The MDST shall review, and if indicated, revise the ISP as needed, but not less frequently than the following:
1. Within three working days of the inmate’s involvement in a critical event.
2. Within 30 days of establishing or updating an ISP.
3. 120 days after the 30-day review.
4. Every 180 days after the 120-day review, until mental health staff determines that ongoing mental health care is no longer necessary, at which time the ISP will be closed.
(8) Behavioral Risk Assessment (BRA).
(b) Behavioral risk shall be determined as follows:
1. Within three working days of the inmate’s involvement in a critical event.
2. Within 14 days of CM placement.
3. Within 120 days following the 14-day assessment, and every 180 days thereafter.
(9) Mental Health Services.
(10) Conditions and Privileges in Close Management Units.
(e) Personal Hygiene – Inmates in CM shall meet the same personal hygiene standards as required of inmates in general population.
1. At a minimum, each inmate in CM shall shower three times per week and on days that the inmate works.
2. Any male inmate who elects to be clean shaven shall be clipper shaved three times per week. Any male inmate who elects to grow and maintain a half-inch beard shall have his beard maintained in accordance with Rule 33-602.101, F.A.C. The possession and use of shaving powder and battery-operated razors in CM is prohibited.
3. Hair care shall be the same as that provided to and required of inmates in general population.
(g) Canteen Items.
1. After 30 days in CM with no major rule violations during this period, inmates in CMI and CMII will be allowed to make canteen purchases through canteen order once per week unless restricted by disciplinary action. Inmates in CMI and CMII will be allowed to purchase up to five non-food items and five food items. In making this determination, with the exception of stamps and notebook paper, it is the number of items that is counted not the type of item. For example, three security pens count as three items, not one item. Twenty-five stamps or fewer will count as one item and two packages or less of notebook paper will count as one item.
2. Inmates in CMIII with no major rule violations will be allowed to make canteen purchases through canteen order once per week unless restricted by disciplinary action. Inmates in CMIII will be allowed to purchase up to five non-food items and ten food items. In making the determination, with the exception of stamps and notebook paper, it is the number of items that is counted not the type of item. For example, three packages of cookies count as three items, not one item. Twenty-five stamps or fewer will count as one item and two packages or less of notebook paper will count as one item.
3. Any disciplinary reports received by an inmate in which there is a guilty finding and placement in disciplinary confinement or suspension of canteen privileges between the time that he or she requests canteen food items and the delivery of those items will result in disapproval of the requested items.
4. CM inmates who submit an order for canteen items and then refuse delivery shall be subject to disciplinary action and loss of canteen privileges.
(11) Programs and Privileges in Close Management Units.
(b) CMI. Privileges for an inmate assigned to CMI are as follows:
1. Inmates in CMI may participate in in-cell educational opportunities and other programs as directed by the inmate’s ISP or Individualized Education Programs Form, unless precluded by safety or security concerns.
2. Inmates in CMI may check out three soft cover books from the library at least once per week and possess no more than three soft cover library books at any given time. An inmate who receives services from the Bureau of Braille and Talking Book Library will be allowed to check out three books in braille or on tape per week and possess no more than three books at any given time, even though the actual number of tapes may be more than three per book. Books in braille or on tape checked out from the library shall not count toward the limit on personal book possession set forth in paragraph (10)(l) of this rule.
3. Inmates in CMI may conduct routine inmate bank transactions.
4. Inmates in CMI may subscribe to, purchase, or receive no more than one periodical that is printed and distributed more frequently than weekly and four other periodicals that are printed and distributed weekly or less frequently than weekly. An inmate who receives services from the Bureau of Braille and Talking Book Library will be allowed to receive up to four issues of a periodical.
5. Inmates in CMI may make one telephone call of the length allowed by Rule 33-602.205, F.A.C., every 30 days after 30 days in CM with no major rule violations during this period, as well as emergency telephone calls and telephone calls to an attorney pursuant to Rule 33-602.205, F.A.C.
6. Unless restricted pursuant to Rule 33-601.731, F.A.C., inmates in CMI shall be eligible to receive one two-hour non-contact personal visit by appointment:
a. After completing 30 days in CM with no major rule violations during this period.
b. If found guilty of any major rule violations while assigned to CMI, inmates are eligible to be considered for visits 30 days following release from disciplinary confinement or the disciplinary hearing if a penalty other than disciplinary confinement was imposed.
c. Inmates in CMI are eligible to receive one two-hour non-contact personal visit by appointment after each subsequent 30-day period with no major rule violations unless security or safety concerns would preclude a visit.
d. All visits for inmates in CMI will be non-contact personal visits.
7. Inmates in CMI are permitted limited access to kiosks, kiosk services, or tablet services as provided for in Rule 33-602.900, F.A.C. Access shall be limited to free books and games, educational materials, programs, religious materials, incoming secure mail with attachments, wellness material, and scanned routine mail as defined in Rule 33-210.101, F.A.C.
8. Inmates in CMI do not have video visitation privileges as provided for in Rule 33-602.901, F.A.C.
(c) CMII. In addition to the programs provided for inmates in CMI and those privileges outlined in subparagraphs (11)(b)1.-4. of this rule, the following privileges are authorized for inmates in CMII:
1. Unless restricted pursuant to Rule 33-601.731, F.A.C., inmates in CMII will be eligible to receive one two-hour non-contact personal visit by appointment:
a. After completing 30 days in CM with no major rule violations during this period.
b. If found guilty of any major rule violations while assigned to CMII, inmates are eligible to be considered for visits 30 days following release from disciplinary confinement or the disciplinary hearing if a penalty other than disciplinary confinement was imposed.
c. An inmate in CMII 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 unless an emergency exists or security concerns dictate otherwise.
d. All visits for inmates in CMII will be non-contact personal visits.
2. Inmates in CMII may make one telephone call of the length allowed by Rule 33-602.205, F.A.C., every 14 days after 30 days in CM with no major rule violations during this period, as well as emergency telephone calls and calls to attorneys as provided in Rule 33-602.205, F.A.C.
3. Inmates in CMII with no major rule violations shall be allowed access to the day room area for social purposes, including watching television programs, for up to two days per week, not to exceed four 4 hours per occasion or to extend beyond 10:00 p.m. This is allowed only when it does not conflict with organized program activities. The number of participants at any one time will be determined by the senior correctional officer in consultation with the duty warden. This determination will be based on considerations such as day room size, availability of seating, and safety and security issues associated with the availability of supervising staff, as well as staff available for response should a problem develop. Inmates in CMII will be restrained during dayroom activities unless it is determined by the senior correctional officer that an inmate can safely participate without restraints.
4. Participation of inmates in CMII in educational and program opportunities shall be in-cell or out-of-cell as determined by security and programs staff.
5. Inmates in CMII are permitted limited access to kiosks, kiosk services, or tablet services as provided for in Rule 33-602.900, F.A.C. Access shall be limited to free books and games, educational materials, programs, religious materials, incoming secure mail with attachments, wellness material, incoming videograms, content purchased prior to placement in CMII, and scanned routine mail as defined in Rule 33-210.101, F.A.C.
6. Inmates in CMII do not have video visitation privileges as provided for in Rule 33-602.901, F.A.C.
(d) CMIII. In addition to the programs provided above for inmates in CMII, the following privileges are authorized for inmates in CMIII:
1. Unless restricted pursuant to Rule 33-601.731, F.A.C., inmates in CMIII shall be eligible to receive one two-hour contact personal visit by appointment.
a. Inmates in CMIII shall be subject to placement on non-contact visiting status pursuant to Rule 33-601.735, F.A.C.
b. If found guilty of a major rule violation while assigned to CMIII, inmates in CMIII are eligible to be considered for visits 14 days following release from disciplinary confinement or the disciplinary hearing if a penalty other than disciplinary confinement was imposed.
c. An inmate in CMIII 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 unless an emergency exists or security concerns dictate otherwise. The warden will determine the level of supervision and restraint required.
2. Inmates in CMIII with no major rule violations, shall be allowed access to the day room area for social purposes, including watching television programs, for up to five days per week, not to exceed four 4 hours per occasion or to extend beyond 10:00 p.m. This is allowed only when it does not conflict with organized program activities. The number of participants at any one time will be determined by the senior correctional officer in consultation with the duty warden. This determination will be based on considerations such as day room size, availability of seating, and safety and security issues associated with the availability of supervising staff, as well as staff available for response should a problem develop. Inmates in CMIII shall not be restrained during dayroom activities unless security or safety concerns require otherwise.
3. Inmates in CMIII with no major rule violations shall be allowed to make one telephone call of the length allowed by Rule 33-602.205, F.A.C., every seven days, as well as emergency telephone calls and calls to attorneys as provided in Rule 33-602.205, F.A.C.
4. Inmates in CMIII shall be provided with at least the same opportunities for educational and program participation as provided to inmates in CMII.
5. Inmates in CMIII are permitted to access kiosks, kiosk services, and tablet services as provided for in Rule 33-602.900, F.A.C.
6. Inmates in CMIII do not have video visitation privileges as provided for in Rule 33-602.901, F.A.C.
(12) Suspension of Privileges. The ICT shall suspend or limit an inmate’s privileges if security and safety concerns would preclude an inmate from receiving certain privileges.
(13) Work Assignments.
(14) Restraint and Escort Requirements.
(a) CMI.
1. Prior to opening a cell for any purpose, including exercise, health care or disciplinary call-outs, telephone calls, recreation, and visiting, the inmate shall be handcuffed behind his or her back. If documented medical conditions require that the inmate be handcuffed in front, waist chains will be used in addition to the handcuffs and the escort officers shall be particularly vigilant.
2. A minimum of two officers shall be physically present at the cell whenever the cell door is opened.
3. Prior to escorting an inmate from a cell the inmate shall be thoroughly searched. If the inmate is being taken outside the immediate housing unit or designated adjacent exercise area, leg irons and other restraint devices shall be applied.
(15) Contact by Staff.
(a) The following staff members are required to officially inspect and tour the CM unit. All visits by staff shall be documented on the Inspection of Special Housing Record, Form DC6-228. Form DC6-228 is hereby incorporated by reference. Copies of this form are available from the Forms Control Administrator, 501 S. Calhoun St., Tallahassee, FL 32399, HYPERLINK "http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-01969" http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-01969. The effective date of the form is 2-12-01. The staff member shall also document his or her visit on Form DC6-229 noting any discussion of significance, any action or behavior of the inmate, or any other important information that may have an influence or effect on the inmate’s status of confinement. These visits shall be conducted at a minimum of:
1. At least every 30 minutes by a correctional officer, but on an irregular schedule.
2. Daily by the housing supervisor.
3. Daily by the officer-in-charge on duty for all shifts except in case of riot or other institutional emergency.
4. Daily by medical staff.
5. Weekly by the chief of security (when on duty at the institution) except in case of riot or other institutional emergency.
6. Weekly by the chaplain. More frequent visits will be made upon request of the inmate if the chaplain’s schedule permits.
7. Weekly by mental health staff.
8. Weekly by the warden and assistant wardens.
(16) Review of Close Management Status.
(g) Before an inmate is released from CM, written authorization must be obtained by the SCO from the regional director if any of the following apply:
1. The inmate has been convicted, regardless of whether adjudication is withheld, of any assault or battery, or any attempted assault or battery, on a staff member that constitutes a felony that occurred during the inmate’s current period of incarceration;
2. The inmate has an active detainer as a result of any assault or battery, or any attempted assault or battery, on a staff member that constitutes a felony that occurred during the inmate’s current period of incarceration; or
3. The inmate is confined in Florida under the Interstate Corrections Compact and has been convicted, regardless of whether adjudication is withheld, of any assault or battery, or any attempted assault or battery, on a staff member that constitutes a felony in the state from which he or she was transferred that occurred during the inmate’s current period of incarceration.
(17) Close Management Records.
(18) Staffing Issues.
Rulemaking Authority 944.09 FS. Law Implemented 944.09, 944.241 FS. History–New 2-1-01, Amended 12-16-01, 4-8-04, 3-10-05, 4-9-06, 8-23-07, 4-27-08, 6-28-10, 4-6-11, 7-31-11, 1-4-12, 12-9-12, 12-24-13, 3-6-14, 8-17-16, 1-18-21, 6-1-21, 10-6-22.