Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida
Filed: Aug. 06, 1990
The issues to be considered are those associated with a petition to determine the invalidity of actions taken by the State of Florida, Department of Corrections, creating and implementing a policy associated with custody criteria for inmates. This policy is said to be a rule by definition set forth in Section 120.52, Florida Statutes. Further, it is alleged that the policy has not undergone the rigors of rule enactment envisioned by Section 120.54, Florida Statutes. Thus, it is procedurally incorrect. Finally, the allegation is made that the new policy contravened an existing rule on the subject. Based upon these circumstances, Petitioners seek a declaration that the policy is a rule by definition, that necessary procedural steps to enact the policy as a rule have not been pursued, that the policy contravened an existing rule, and that the policy was without force and effect during its existence.Challenge to a policy statement as a rule unpromulgated and contrary to enabiling statute and existing rule. (Prisoners) Challenge had merit.