FLORIDA Governor
DEPARTMENT of RON DESANTIS
CORRECTIONS Secretry
RICKY D. DIXON
501 South Calhoun Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-2500 won destatefl.us
March 10, 2023
‘The Honorable Ron DeSantis
Executive Office of Governor Ron DeSantis
The Capitol
400 S. Monroe St.
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0001
Dear Governor DeSantis
Ihave carefully reviewed the lethal injection procedures issued by my department. Pursuant to
these procedures, I represent the following:
As Secretary of the Florida Department of Corrections, I have reviewed the Department's
Execution by Lethal Injection Procedures to ensure proper implementation of the Department's
statutory duties under Chapter 922, Florida Statutes. The procedure has been reviewed and is
compatible with evolving standards of decency that mark the progress of a maturing society, the
concepts of the dignity of man, and advances in science, research, pharmacology, and
technology. The process will not involve unnecessary lingering or the unnecessary or wanton
infliction of pain and suffering. The foremost objective of the lethal injection process is a
humane and dignified death. Additional guiding principles of the lethal injection process are that
it should not be of long duration, and that while the entire process of execution should be
transparent, the concems and emotions of all those involved must be addressed.
Thereby certify that the Department is prepared to administer an execution by lethal injection
and has the necessary procedures, equipment, facilities, and personnel in place to do so. The
Department has available the appropriate persons who meet the minimum qualifications under
Florida Statutes and in addition have the education, training, or experience, including the
necessary licensure or certification, required to perform the responsibilities or duties specified
and to anticipate contingencies that might arise during the execution procedure.
Sincerely,
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Rick D. Dixon
Secretary
“*INSPIRING SUCCESS BY TRANSFORMING ONE LIFE AT A TIMEi FLORIDA Governor
*) DEPARTMENT of RON DESANTIS
CORRECTIONS Secretary
RICKY D. DIXON
‘501 South Calhoun Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-2500 ‘wow desta fas
EXECUTION BY LETHAL INJECTION PROCEDURES
PURPOSE: To establish the procedures for the execution by lethal injection of inmates sentenced to