Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida
Filed: Nov. 27, 1989
Whether respondent failed to maintain the qualification of good moral character required of correctional officers in the State of Florida and, if so, what disciplinary action should be imposed. At hearing, petitioner called Marian Nesbitt, Greg Geeting, David Zertuche, and Marta Villacorta as witnesses, and its exhibits 1-8 were received into evidence. Respondent testified on her own behalf, but offered no exhibits. The transcript of hearing was filed April 18, 1990, and the parties were granted leave, at their request, until May 8, 1990, to file proposed findings of fact. Consequently, the parties waived the requirement that a recommended order be rendered within thirty days after the transcript is filed. Rule 221-6.031, Florida Administrative Code. Petitioner elected to file proposed findings and they have been addressed in the appendix to this recommended order. No such proposals have been filed on behalf of the respondent.Correction's officer failed to maintain good moral character when shown to have engaged in romantic liaison with inmate
