Petitioner: CRIMINAL JUSTICE STANDARDS AND TRAINING COMMISSION
Respondent: MICHAEL WARD
Judges: LISA SHEARER NELSON
Agency: Department of Law Enforcement
Locations: Marianna, Florida
Filed: Aug. 20, 2009
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Friday, November 20, 2009.
Latest Update: Dec. 29, 2024
STATE OF FLORIDA
CRIMINAL JUSTICE STANDARDS AND TRAINING Poy.
COMMISSION *
CRIMINAL JUSTICE STANDARDS
AND TRAINING COMMISSION, ) { . Y (Ol p L
Petitioner,
vs. CASE NO. 27060
Michael Ward,
Respondent.
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ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
The Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission, hereinafter referred to as the
Commission, files this Administrative Complaint against the Respondent, Michael Ward. The
Commission seeks to impose disciplinary action upon the referenced individual based on the following
allegations:
1. Respondent was certified by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission on
March 3, 2003, and was issued Correctional Certificate Number 229689.
2. (a) On or about June 19, 2008, the Respondent, Michael Ward, did unlawfully have, in
his actual or constructive possession, a controlled substance, to wit: Methamphetamine.
(b) On or about June 19, 2008, the Respondent, Michael Ward, did unlawfully use, or
possess with intent to use, drug paraphernalia; to wit: a glass meth pipe, to inject, ingest, inhale, or
otherwise introduce into the human body a controlled substance in violation of Florida Statutes Chapter
893.
3. The actions of the Respondent did violate the provisions of Section 893.13(6),
893.147(1) or any lesser included offenses, Section 943.1395(7), Florida Statutes and Rule 11B-
27.0011(4)(a), (b), Florida Administrative Code, in that Respondent has failed to maintain the
qualifications established in Section 943.13(7), Florida Statutes, which require that a Correctional officer
in the State of Florida have good moral character.
4. This Administrative Complaint is issued pursuant to Sections 120.60 and 943.1395(7),
Florida Statutes and Rule 11B-27.004(4), Florida Administrative Code. Any proceedings concerning this
Complaint shall be conducted pursuant to Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes, and Chapters
11B-27, 28-106, and 28-107, Florida Administrative Code. Mediation is not available under Section
120.573, Florida Statutes.
WHEREFORE, it is alleged that the Respondent, Michael Ward is guilty of violating Sections
943.1395(7) and 943.13(7), Florida Statutes and Rule 11B-27.0011(4)(a), (b), Florida Administrative
Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission hereby
complains against Michael Ward and alleges that an appropriate penalty, as provided in Section
943.1395(7), Florida Statutes, should be imposed for the reasons set forth above and in accordance with
the Election of Rights form (to which is attached an Explanation of Rights form) attached hereto and
incorporated herein.
BY ORDER OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE STANDARDS AND TRAINING COMMISSION
THIS 17th DAY OF MARCH, 2009.
MICHAEL C f irector
Criminal Justice Professionalism Program
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true copy of the foregoing has been served pursuant to Section
120.569 and Section 120.60, Florida Statutes, this 20th day of March, 2009, to Michael Ward, at 4837
Flint Drive, Marianna, Florida 32446.
, Program Director
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true copy of the foregoing has been served pursuant to
Section 120.569, and Section 120.60, Florida Statutes, this 28th day of May, 2009, to Michael
Ward, at 1564 HWY 73, Marianna, FL 32448.
Docket for Case No: 09-004601PL
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Nov. 23, 2009 |
Undeliverable envelope returned from the Post Office.
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Nov. 20, 2009 |
Order Relinquishing Jurisdiction and Closing File. CASE CLOSED.
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Nov. 19, 2009 |
Motion to Relinquish Jurisdiction filed.
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Nov. 16, 2009 |
Order Allowing Testimony by Telephone.
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Oct. 22, 2009 |
Motion to Produce Witness by Telephone filed.
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Sep. 14, 2009 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions.
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Sep. 14, 2009 |
Notice of Hearing (hearing set for November 23, 2009; 10:00 a.m., Central Time; Marianna, FL).
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Aug. 27, 2009 |
Joint Response to Initial Order filed.
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Aug. 20, 2009 |
Initial Order.
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Aug. 20, 2009 |
Election of Rights filed.
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Aug. 20, 2009 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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Aug. 20, 2009 |
Agency referral filed.
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