Florida Administrative Code

Fla. Admin. Code R. 33-103.013 (2026)

Classification of Grievance

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Following receipt of the grievance or appeal, a computer-generated receipt or Part C of Form DC1-303 shall be completed and sent to the inmate unless the grievance is returned for one or more of the reasons cited in Rule 33-103.014, F.A.C. Form DC1-303 is incorporated by reference in Rule 33-103.006, F.A.C. The subject area of the receipt shall indicate the major topic area of the grievance or appeal according to the following classifications:

(1) Transfers – Complaints or objections concerning movement to and from institutions and facilities.

(2) Program Assignments – Complaints or objections concerning work, education, housing and other assignments; custody and security classification; classification decisions and actions; progress reviews; or protective custody.

(3) Communications – Complaints or objections concerning mail, visiting, telephones, packages, letters and requests to staff.

(4) Confinement – Complaints or objections concerning administrative and disciplinary confinement, privileges, program participation, or living conditions.

(5) Discipline – Complaints concerning the entire disciplinary process, excluding specific complaints concerning the conditions of confinement.

(6) Institutional Operations – Complaints concerning clothing, sanitation, time schedules, general policies, heat and ventilation, safety, security matters, privileges, services and activities.

(7) Medical and Dental – All complaints concerning medical, dental, psychiatric and psychological services, and HIPAA.

(8) Legal – Complaints concerning sentence computation, release dates, gain time, jail time credits, religious accommodations, or due process.

(9) Grievance Process – Forms unavailable, response not received.

(10) Complaints Against Staff – Discrimination, harassment, negligence, improper conduct or language.

(11) Personal Property – Loss, damage, confiscation, or transfer of personal property.

(12) Food Service – Complaints concerning any aspect of food service.

(13) Miscellaneous – All other types of complaints not covered above.

(14) Admissible Reading Material: Complaints filed pursuant to Rules 33-103.009 and 33-501.401, F.A.C.

(15) ADA – Americans with Disabilities Act.

(16) Inmate Trust Fund Equipment – All complaints concerning inmate trust fund equipment or related services.

Rulemaking Authority 944.09 FS. Law Implemented 944.09 FS., 45 C.F.R. Part 160, 164. History–New 10-12-89, Amended 12-22-92, 8-10-97, 2-18-99, Formerly 33-29.013, Amended 6-29-03, 2-9-05, 8-6-26.

Effective: 8/6/2026.