Florida Administrative Code 23 - FLORIDA COMMISSION ON OFFENDER REVIEW
Here’s a comprehensive overview of Florida Administrative Code Title 23 – Florida Commission on Offender Review:
📘 Title 23 – Florida Commission on Offender Review
Department 23 – FLORIDA COMMISSION ON OFFENDER REVIEW comprises two major divisions:
Division 23 – Departmental (Chapters 23‑15 through 23‑25)
Division 23A – Parole Commission Qualifications Committee (Chapter 23A‑1) (law.cornell.edu)
🔹 Division 23 – Departmental (Chapters 23‑15 to 23‑25)
Covers the operational rules governing parole, conditional release, medical release, addiction recovery programs, and more (regulations.justia.com):
Ch. 23‑15 – Practices & Procedures
Ch. 23‑20 – Mutual Participation Program
Ch. 23‑21 – Commission Operations
Ch. 23‑22 – Control Release
Ch. 23‑23 – Conditional Release Program
Ch. 23‑24 – Conditional Medical Release Program
Ch. 23‑25 – Addiction Recovery Supervision Program (regulations.justia.com)
🔹 Chapter 23‑21 – Commission Operations
This is the most detailed and frequently referenced chapter, outlining operational procedures:
Definitions (§ 23‑21.002)
Commission meetings & victim input (§ 23‑21.004)
Full commission & panel review processes (§ 23‑21.0051–0052)
Interview procedures (§ 23‑21.006, .013, .014, .015, .0155, .0161)
Scoring & offense severity (§ 23‑21.007–008)
Parole matrix and time calculations (§ 23‑21.009–011)
Inmate-initiated review of Parole Release Date (§ 23‑21.012)
Parole revocation, warrants, arrest, and revocation hearings (§ 23‑21.019–022) (law.cornell.edu)
Example: § 23‑21.012 – Inmate Initiated Review
Allows inmates (or their attorneys/proxies) to request a review of their presumptive parole date within 60 days of notification, addressing scoring, aggravating/mitigating factors, custody time, etc. (law.cornell.edu)
🔹 Division 23A – Parole Commission Qualifications Committee
Establishes the committee that vets and proposes candidates for the Commission. (Only Chapter 23A‑1.) (law.cornell.edu)
🔍 Summary Table
Division/Chapter
Focus
Division 23 (23‑15 to 23‑25)
Parole, release programs, matrix/time rules
Chapter 23-21
Core operations: hearings, scoring, reviews
23‑21.012
Inmate requests for parole review
Division 23A
Qualifications committee for commissioners
🔗 Connection to Florida Statutes
These administrative rules implement statutory authority under Chapter 947 of the Florida Statutes, which governs parole and offender release. For example, § 947.23 details parole revocation hearings—reflecting FAC rules § 23‑21.022 (law.cornell.edu, regulations.justia.com, m.flsenate.gov).
✅ What You Can Do Next
Browse detailed rules at the Florida e‑Laws or official FAC site (updated as of June 19, 2025) (flrules.elaws.us)
Research a specific section (e.g., scoring rules, matrix time)
Understand how these rules apply in cases—like inmate Chesley Green, who challenged parole calculations under § 23‑21.010/.013
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