Fla. Admin. Code R. 73B-12.001 (2026)

For the purpose of this rule, the following definitions apply:

(1) “Affidavit of Separation” means the Affidavit of Separation, form CJSTC-61, revised August 12, 2021, effective 6/2022, promulgated by the Commission and that is completed by a Criminal Justice Agency when a Law Enforcement Officer separates from the Employing Agency. The Affidavit of Separation, form CJSTC-61, revised August 12, 2021, effective 6/2022, https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-14937 is adopted and incorporated herein by reference, and is available at the Department’s website, https://www.floridajobs.org/recognition-and-recruitment.

(2) “Certification” means certification for employment or appointment as a Law Enforcement Officer pursuant to Section 943.1395, Florida Statutes (F.S.).

(3) “Criminal Justice Agency” has the same meaning as provided in Section 119.011(4), F.S.

(4) “Department” or “DEO” means the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity.

(5) “FDLE” means the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

(6) “Full-time Employment” means employment with a Criminal Justice Agency for a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Rulemaking Authority 445.08(8) FS. Law Implemented 445.08 FS. History–New 11-30-22.

Effective: 11/30/2022.