(1) Policy – For purposes of this rule, a “”policy”” is an operational requirement that applies to only the specified contracted delinquency service or program and that encompasses the general goals and acceptable procedures of the Department. Excluded from this rule are any policies which:
    (a) Are issued as a result of a statutory mandate or an emergency and require implementation in a shorter time period than is described in this rule, or
    (b) Apply only to grants administered by or through the Department.
    (2) Contracted Delinquency Service or Program – A service or program for supervision, custody, education or treatment of delinquent youth operated under contract with the Department.
    (3) Fiscal Impact Statement – Identifies the fiscal impact of the policy on the Department and contracted delinquency service or program providers. A Rule 63F Fiscal Impact Statement will be prepared for each applicable policy by the Department. The Rule 63F Fiscal Impact Statement (FDJJ-1000-2, 6/8/2004) is incorporated and is available at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-12025.
Rulemaking Authority 985.64, 985.644 FS. Law Implemented Florida Statutes § 985.644. History-New 8-5-04, Amended 7-20-20.