A maximum of $100 shall be paid from institutional funds to the person directly responsible for physically capturing an inmate escapee or for supplying the information that directly led to the capture of an inmate escapee. In the event that more than one person is directly responsible for the apprehension, a $50 reward shall be paid to each person. The warden shall determine eligibility based on each person’s direct role and involvement in the capture of the escapee. The warden shall base the decision on written reports from staff or law enforcement authorities concerning the recapture. No employee of the Department of Corrections, state, county or municipal law enforcement or correctional agency who is engaged in the apprehension, detection, or detention of prisoners is eligible to receive such rewards.
Rulemaking Authority 20.315, 944.09 FS. Law Implemented 944.09, 944.402 FS. History-New 10-8-76, Formerly 33-3.11, Amended 10-17-88, Formerly 33-3.011.