Section 33-601.714 - Inmate Visiting - General(1) Inmate visiting is a privilege, not a guaranteed right of either the inmate or the visitor. Inmates are not assigned to specific institutions solely for the convenience of visiting privileges.(2) All visitors are subject to Department rules, procedures, technical instructions and restrictions imposed as a condition of admittance and the directions of institutional staff while on institutional grounds.(3) The warden, assistant warden, or duty warden is authorized to deny or terminate a visit if any of its aspects are disruptive or violate rules, procedures, instructions, restrictions, orders, or directions. Any disruption or violation shall be entered on the AVR and shall subject the visitor to revocation or suspension of visiting privileges by the warden or designee and the inmate to disciplinary action.(4) Posting of Policies.(a) To ensure that all visitors are aware of Section 944.47, F.S., governing contraband, the warden or designee shall post the statute in a conspicuous place at the entrance to the institution or facility.(b) The warden or designee shall display the visiting rule, procedures, and any technical instructions that do not impede the maintenance of the security of the institution in a manner that allows visitors to read them before they begin the institutional visiting entry process.(5) Inmates shall be allowed to file grievances concerning visiting privileges in accordance with the provisions of Rule 33-103.005, F.A.C.Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 33-601.714
Rulemaking Authority 944.09 FS. Law Implemented 20.315, 944.09, 944.23, 944.8031 FS.
New 11-18-01, Amended 5-27-02, 9-29-03.New 11-18-01, Amended 5-27-02, 9-29-03.