Florida Administrative Code › 33 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS › 33 - Departmental › Chapter 33-601 - CLASSIFICATION AND CENTRAL RECORDS › Section 33-601.233 - Basic Training Program - Definitions

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Alternative Training - Authorized
				physical activities which are imposed by basic training program staff following
				an inmate's misconduct. Alternative training is intended to correct inmate
				behavior by imposing minor sanctions as set forth in Rule
				 33-601.241, F.A.C.
(2) Basic Training Program - Refers to a
				program designed to provide an alternative to long periods of incarceration for
				inmates who have been sentenced by the court or who have been classified as
				youthful offenders by the department and who meet specific criteria set forth
				in Rule  33-601.234, F.A.C. The program
				is a regimented schedule of structured discipline, counseling, general
				education development and adult basic education, work assignments, physical
				training and other rehabilitation programs.
(3) Basic Training Program Classification
				Officer - A classification officer or senior classification officer assigned to
				a basic training program caseload.
(4) Community Residential Facility - A work
				release center or a community-based residential substance abuse
				program.
(5) Disciplinary Team - A
				team to conduct disciplinary hearings, composed of the assistant warden for
				programs and the administrative lieutenant rotating as the chairperson for the
				hearing and a correctional probation officer, senior classification officer or
				classification officer as the second member of the team.
(6) Drill Instructor - A basic training
				program staff member who provides instruction to inmates assigned to the basic
				training program in the areas of physical training, military drill and
				ceremony, and in completion of the obstacle course.
(7) Obstacle Course - A strenuous exercise
				program which requires the inmate to overcome a series of barriers and is
				designed to promote the development of self confidence and physical
				endurance.
(8) Physical Training -
				A series of organized group calisthenics and exercises designed to develop the
				physical fitness of the inmate to an optimum level.
(9) Program Director - A basic training
				program staff member of the rank of correctional officer captain or above who
				is responsible for all aspects of the basic training program for program
				content, staff supervision, and inmate security and treatment.
(10) Quiet Time - A period of time set aside
				for inmates to remain in their individual rooms to read, write letters,
				complete other approved activities when all other assigned functions are
				completed.
(11) Reception and
				Youthful Offender Section - Refers to the Bureau of Classification and Central
				Records section in central office, responsible for administering reception and
				youthful offender activities.
(12)
				Review Team - Refers to a team composed of a sergeant or above and drill
				instructor. The purpose of the review team is to review inmate misconduct that
				may result in sanctions above the level of alternative training.
(13) Shock Incarceration - A training
				technique employed in the basic training program which utilizes intense
				physical training, military drill, verbally aggressive confrontation, and the
				immediate application of minor discipline. The intent of shock incarceration is
				to modify the behavior of youthful offenders and to avert long-term
				incarceration.
(14) Study Time - A
				period of time set aside daily for inmates to study and complete homework
				assignments.
(15) Youthful Offender
				- Refers to any person sentenced by the court or classified by the department
				in accordance with Section
				 958.04 or
				 958.11,
				F.S.
Rulemaking Authority
					 958.045,
					 958.11 FS. Law Implemented
					 958.04,
					 958.045,
					 958.11
					 FS.
New 2-26-89, Amended 1-25-96, 10-23-97, Formerly 33-27.003,
					 Amended 3-13-01, Formerly 33-506.203, Amended 1-17-02,
					 10-10-04.