Petitioner: CRIMINAL JUSTICE STANDARDS AND TRAINING COMMISSION
Respondent: CHRISTOPHER FINCH
Judges: LISA SHEARER NELSON
Agency: Department of Law Enforcement
Locations: Marianna, Florida
Filed: Jan. 05, 2012
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Friday, February 17, 2012.
Latest Update: Nov. 15, 2024
STATE OF FLORIDA
CRIMINAL JUSTICE STANDARDS AND TRAINING
COMMISSION
CRIMINAL JUSTICE STANDARDS
AND TRAINING COMMISSION,
Petitioner,
VS. CASE NO. 30504
Christopher M. Finch,
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, Christopher M. Finch. 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
May 3, 2007, and was issued Correctional Certificate Number 266129.
2. On or about October 27, 2009, the Respondent, Christopher M. Finch, did unlawfully
drive or was in actual physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of alcoholic beverages, any
chemical substance set forth in s. 877.111, F.S., or any substance controlled under Chapter 893, F.S.
when affected to the extent that his normal faculties were impaired; or with a blood or breath alcohol
level of .08 or above.
3. The actions of the Respondent did violate the provisions of Section 316.193 or any lesser
included offenses, Section 943.1395(7), Florida Statutes and Rule 11B-27.0011(4)(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 conducte’ “wsuant to Sections 120.569 and 120.57,/ rida 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, Christopher M. Finch is guilty of violating
Sections 943.1395(7) and 943.13(7), Florida Statutes and Rule 11B-27.0011(4)(b), Florida
Administrative Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission hereby
complains against Christopher M. Finch 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.
THIS 22nd DAY OF MARCH, 2011.
BY ORDER OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE STANDARDS AND TRAINING COMMISSION
MICHAPL fi A/S, Program Director
Criminal Jdstice P
FOfessionalism 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 24th day of March, 2011, to Christopher M. Finch, at
4481 Cook Road, Marianna, Florida 32448,
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ce: Florida Department of Corrections, Region I
Docket for Case No: 12-000065PL
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Feb. 17, 2012 |
Order Closing File and Relinquishing Jurisdiction. CASE CLOSED.
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Feb. 15, 2012 |
Motion to Relinquish Jurisdiction filed.
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Jan. 11, 2012 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions.
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Jan. 11, 2012 |
Notice of Hearing (hearing set for March 22, 2012; 9:00 a.m., Central Time; Marianna, FL).
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Jan. 10, 2012 |
Petitioner's First Set of Request for Admissions filed.
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Jan. 06, 2012 |
Joint Response to Initial Order filed.
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Jan. 06, 2012 |
Initial Order.
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Jan. 05, 2012 |
Agency referral filed.
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Jan. 05, 2012 |
Election of Rights filed.
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Jan. 05, 2012 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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