Florida Administrative Code › 33 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS › 33 - Departmental › Chapter 33-601 - CLASSIFICATION AND CENTRAL RECORDS › Section 33-601.725 - Permissible Items for Visitors

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1)
				Visitors shall be allowed to bring only authorized items listed into any
				department facility. Entry shall be denied if the visitor attempts to enter the
				institution or facility while possessing any unauthorized item or any
				authorized item in more than the approved amounts. Authorized items shall be
				removed by the visitor at the end of the visit. Authorized items include:
(a) Vehicle keys necessary to operate a motor
				vehicle. However, keyless entry devices are not permitted unless the duty
				warden or designee visually inspects the keyless entry device and determines
				that the device is the only means for the visitor to access a motor vehicle and
				does not pose a threat to institutional security.
(b) One form of payment, as designated by the
				warden of that institution or facility, to purchase snacks and beverages from
				visiting park canteens (where available) or vending machines. Where cash is
				permitted, the total amount shall not exceed $50.00 per visitor, regardless of
				age, in denominations of $1.00, $5.00, $10.00, and $20.00 only or in silver
				change. All snacks and beverages shall be purchased and consumed in the
				visiting area. At institutions that operate a visiting park canteen, a small
				wallet or pouch may be used to contain an authorized form of payment and any
				change received from the canteen or vending purchases.
(c) One (1) photographic identification
				card.
(d) Prescription medications.
				The Department reserves the right to prohibit individuals from bringing any
				medication into the facility that may pose a threat to the inmate population or
				institutional security. Visitor requiring medical injections must leave such
				items secured in their vehicles and will be allowed to depart the visiting area
				if an injection is required. Reentry into the visiting area shall be allowed in
				accordance with Rule  33-601.723, F.A.C. The visitor
				shall not be allowed to bring needles or syringes into any department facility
				or dispose of them on the grounds of any department institution or facility
				under any circumstances.
1. Visitors taking
				prescription medications are allowed only the dosage necessary for the
				visitation period.
2. Each
				prescription medication brought into any institution or facility must be in its
				original prescribed container. The use of one container for different types of
				medication will not be allowed.
3.
				Each container must have a clearly readable prescription label that shows:
a. The type of medication,
b. The dosage requirements, and
c. The individual's name for whom the
				medication was prescribed.
(e) Feminine hygiene items enclosed in the
				original individual wrapping may be carried into the visiting park in a small
				pouch or bag.
(f) Hairbrush and
				comb.
(g) If the visitor is an
				authorized adult as defined in Rule
				 33-601.713, F.A.C., one (1) copy
				of a notarized authorization to supervise a minor.
(h) Visitors with authorized infants and
				small children shall be allowed to bring in:
1. Five diapers, three clear plastic baby
				bottles or two sipper cups for toddlers, one clear plastic baby pacifier and
				three clear plastic jars of baby food with the original seal intact;
2. Baby wipes or towelettes, provided they
				are in a clear plastic bag;
3. An
				infant or baby carrier for each infant. Baby carriers are subject to search
				before entry into the institution and visitors shall be required to remove the
				infant from each carrier during the search.
4. One set of infant clothing and a
				non-quilted blanket for each infant and toddler.
(i) Sunglasses.
(j) Small unopened package of facial tissues
				in clear plastic.