Florida Regulations 33-601.102: Meritorious Gain Time
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(1) Eligibility. An inmate who is otherwise eligible for meritorious gain time may be recommended by the warden for up to 60 days gain time when he has performed an outstanding deed such as:
(a) The saving of a life, the protection of an employee from assault or injury or the recapture of an escaped inmate; or
(b) Providing information to the administration that assists in preventing an escape, preventing introduction of contraband, or the seizure of contraband already in the facility, or other serious planned violations.
(c) Assisting law enforcement agencies by providing relevant information for investigations or participating in requested activities that may result in arrest or prosecution, when recommended by the state attorney or law enforcement agency and when such would be in accordance with the rehabilitative interests of the inmate.
(2) When awarded. The warden will consider a meritorious gain time award at the time the deed is performed or as soon thereafter as practical but in a timely manner.
(3) When processed. Upon recommendation of the Classification Team, the warden, upon approval, will forward a detailed progress report with any investigation completed to the Regional Director, for final action. The progress report shall be completed and submitted to the Regional Director within 30 days of the facility learning of the incident. The Regional Director may approve, modify or disapprove the recommendation. If gain time is approved, the gain time will be entered into the inmate’s record. The sending institution will be notified of the decision.
(4) Ineligibility. An inmate shall not be eligible for meritorious gain time if sentenced pursuant to Florida Statutes § 775.084, except that an inmate may be considered for meritorious gain time for an outstanding deed if the habitual offender designation is removed and the deed occurs after removal of the designation of habitual offender.
Rulemaking Authority 944.09, 944.275 FS. Law Implemented 944.09, 944.275 FS. History-New 2-26-80, Amended 1-12-83, 1-31-85, 10-7-85, Formerly 33-11.09, Amended 4-28-87, 4-17-94, Formerly 33-11.009, Amended 11-17-03.
Terms Used In Florida Regulations 33-601.102
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Deed: The legal instrument used to transfer title in real property from one person to another.
(b) Providing information to the administration that assists in preventing an escape, preventing introduction of contraband, or the seizure of contraband already in the facility, or other serious planned violations.
(c) Assisting law enforcement agencies by providing relevant information for investigations or participating in requested activities that may result in arrest or prosecution, when recommended by the state attorney or law enforcement agency and when such would be in accordance with the rehabilitative interests of the inmate.
(2) When awarded. The warden will consider a meritorious gain time award at the time the deed is performed or as soon thereafter as practical but in a timely manner.
(3) When processed. Upon recommendation of the Classification Team, the warden, upon approval, will forward a detailed progress report with any investigation completed to the Regional Director, for final action. The progress report shall be completed and submitted to the Regional Director within 30 days of the facility learning of the incident. The Regional Director may approve, modify or disapprove the recommendation. If gain time is approved, the gain time will be entered into the inmate’s record. The sending institution will be notified of the decision.
(4) Ineligibility. An inmate shall not be eligible for meritorious gain time if sentenced pursuant to Florida Statutes § 775.084, except that an inmate may be considered for meritorious gain time for an outstanding deed if the habitual offender designation is removed and the deed occurs after removal of the designation of habitual offender.
Rulemaking Authority 944.09, 944.275 FS. Law Implemented 944.09, 944.275 FS. History-New 2-26-80, Amended 1-12-83, 1-31-85, 10-7-85, Formerly 33-11.09, Amended 4-28-87, 4-17-94, Formerly 33-11.009, Amended 11-17-03.