Section 33-601.209 - State Classification Office and Institutional Classification Teams(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 Classification Office and the Institutional Classification Team. These components have Rulemaking Authority and responsibility relative to the operation and management of the inmate classification system.(2) The State Classification Office (SCO) refers to the office or office staff at the central office level that is responsible for the review of inmate classification decisions. Duties include approving, disapproving, or modifying Institutional Classification team (ICT) recommendations.(3) The Institutional Classification Team 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 for making work, program, housing and inmate status decisions at a facility and for making other classification recommendations to the State Classification Office (SCO). 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 of Corrections representative is final.Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 33-601.209
Rulemaking Authority 944.09 FS. Law Implemented 944.09, 944.17, 944.1905, 958.11 FS.
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