Wisconsin Administrative Code

DOC 373.59 Poor self-maintenance. Subchapter IX — Miscellaneous Conduct Rules

DOC 373.60 Violation of clothing policy.

DOC 373.61 Gambling.

DOC 373.64 Failure to cooperate with program.

DOC 373.65 Facility policies and procedures. Subchapter X — Disposition of Conduct Rule Violations

DOC 373.66 Conduct rule violations: possible dispositions.

DOC 373.67 Conditions under which youth who violate conduct rules are not disciplined.

DOC 373.68 Summary disciplinary dispositions.

DOC 373.79 Recordkeeping.

DOC 373.81 Discipline: review by superintendent.

DOC 373.83 Referral for prosecution.

DOC 373.84 Harmless error. (b) Describing all conduct rules in clear, unambiguous language. (c) Describing all forms of discipline allowable for violations of the conduct rules. (d) Structuring the exercise of discretion by staff in responding to youth misconduct while retaining …

DOC 375.01 Authority and purpose. This chapter is promulgated under the authority of ss. 227.11 (2), 938.48 (16) and 938.505 (1), Stats., to establish standards and procedures for the involuntary non-punitive, temporary confinement of a youth to ensure the youth[s safety and the …

DOC 375.02 Applicability. This chapter applies to the department and all youth under its supervision in a type 1 secured correctional facility. History: Cr. Register, June, 2000, No. 534, eff. 7-1-00.

DOC 375.03 Definitions. In this chapter: (1) XAcute mental distressY means a condition in which a youth[s emotional, social or behavioral functioning is significantly impaired and the impairment may result in physical harm to the youth or others. (2) XAdministratorY means the adm…

DOC 375.04 Observation. (1) CRITERIA. Observation is an involuntary non-punitive status used for the temporary confinement of a youth to ensure the individual[s safety and the safety of others. A youth may be placed in observation if any of the persons listed in sub. (2) (b) have…

DOC 375.05 Limits on time in observation. (1) A youth placed in observation under s. DOC 375.04 (1) (a) may not remain in observation longer than 14 days unless notice of review of the youth[s status under s. DOC 375.06 (2) has been served, the superintendent has approved a volun…

DOC 375.06 Review of need for continued observation. (1) If a physician or psychologist determines that observation of a youth under s. DOC 375.04 (1) (a) must continue beyond 14 days and the superintendent has initiated transfer proceedings under s. DOC 375.04 (3) (b) or (c), a …

DOC 375.07 Conditions of observation. (1) Staff shall confine a youth in observation status in a room appropriate to meet the purposes of this chapter. The youth may have access to common areas if behavior permits such access. The youth shall be entitled to the same privileges an…

DOC 375.08 Supervision. (1) Staff shall have unimpeded access to youth placed in observation under s. DOC 375.04 (1) (a) or (b), shall observe the youth at least once every 15 minutes and shall accompany the youth at all times while the youth is out of his or her room. (2) Staff …

DOC 375.09 Removal from observation. A youth shall be returned to previous status and assignment or shall be reassigned by the institution programming authority after removal from observation, with particular attention given, as appropriate, to the special needs which required pl…

DOC 375.10 Appeal. (1) A youth placed in observation under s. DOC 375.04 (1) (a) who does not receive timely reviews in accordance with this chapter or who has had an adverse decision under s. DOC 375.06 (5) may appeal to the administrator. (2) A youth placed in observation under…

DOC 375.11 Report to administrator. A superintendent shall provide the administrator with a written report every 3 months which identifies by name each youth placed in observation, the reasons for the placement, the date the youth was placed in observation and the date the youth …

DOC 376.01 Authority and objectives.

DOC 376.02 Applicability.

DOC 376.03 Definitions.

DOC 376.04 Administrative confinement.

DOC 376.045 Conditions of room confinement.

DOC 376.05 Monitoring youth.

DOC 376.06 Youth count.

DOC 376.07 Use of force.

DOC 376.08 Use of chemical agents.

DOC 376.09 Mechanical restraints.

DOC 376.10 Escapes. DOC 376.11 DOC 376.12 DOC 376.13 DOC 376.14 DOC 376.15 DOC 376.16 DOC 376.17 DOC 376.18 DOC 376.19 DOC 376.20 DOC 376.21 Note: Chapter HSS 336 as it existed on June 30, 2000 was repealed and a new Chapter DOC 376 was created, Register, June, 2000, No. 534, eff…

DOC 376.11 Search of facility grounds. Staff may conduct a search of any area within the buildings or grounds of a facility at any time. There is no requirement that evidence exists that contraband is concealed on facility grounds before such a search is conducted. Upon completio…

DOC 376.12 Search of youth living quarters. (1) Whenever staff conduct a search of a youth[s living quarters, staff in charge of the living unit at the time of the search or the staff who conducted the search shall write a report that includes all of the following: (a) The identi…

DOC 376.13 Search of youth. (1) The following categories of youth searches may be conducted as follows: (a) Personal search. Staff may conduct a personal search of a youth under any of the following circumstances: 1. At the direction of a supervisor. 2. If staff have a reasonable…

DOC 376.14 Search of visitors. (1) Before a visitor is permitted in a facility, staff responsible for the admission of visitors shall be satisfied that the visitor is not carrying an unauthorized object into the facility. (2) Each facility shall have information readily available…

DOC 376.15 Search of staff. (1) Each facility shall give staff written notice of the objects that they may not carry into or out of the facility. (2) The superintendent may require that staff regularly submit to a personal search before they enter or leave a facility. As part of …

DOC 376.16 Factors to consider to determine if a search is necessary. Prior to searching a visitor, a youth or other staff, staff shall determine that reasonable grounds or probable cause exists to believe the person being searched possesses contraband. Staff shall consider all o…

DOC 376.17 Seizure and disposal of contraband. (1) Staff who reasonably believe that an item is contraband may seize the item. Items seized shall be sent to the superintendent and documented in accordance with s. DOC 376.13 (6). Items that are not contraband shall be returned to …

DOC 376.18 Incident review process. Committee review of incidents involving the use of physical force, room confinement, mechanical restraints applied for more than 45 minutes, and any strip searches shall be consistent with all of the following: (1) The review committee will inc…

DOC 376.19 Lockdown. In the event of an extraordinary safety or security need, the superintendent may at any time lockdown a facility to investigate and control an imminent threat to the safety and security of staff and youth. The superintendent shall give the secretary and the a…

DOC 376.20 Disturbance plan. (1) In this section, a disturbance means any of the following has occurred: (a) A group disturbance. (b) An incident. (c) A youth has taken a hostage. (d) Two or more youth, acting in concert, refuse to comply with an order to return to living quarter…

DOC 376.21 Emergencies. (1) In this section, XemergencyY means an immediate threat to the safety of the staff or youth of a facility, as determined by a superintendent, other than a disturbance as defined in s. DOC 376.20 (1). An emergency may include, but is not limited to: (a) …

DOC 379.01 Authority and purpose. This chapter is promulgated under the authority of ss. 227.11 (2) and 938.48 (16), Stats., to structure the resources available to youth to balance the need for public protection, youth accountability, youth skill-building and the provision of se…

DOC 379.02 Applicability. This chapter applies to the department and all youth who are under its supervision in a type 1 secured correctional facility consistent with the requirements of law. History: Cr. Register, June, 2000, No. 534, eff. 7-1-00.

DOC 379.03 Definitions. In this chapter: (1) XActivity groupY means youth who participate in a group organized to promote educational, social, cultural or other lawful activities approved by the department. (2) XAdministratorY means the administrator of the division of juvenile c…

DOC 379.04 Mail. (1) POLICY. Communication fosters reintegration into the community and the maintenance of family ties. A youth may communicate with government offices, courts, approved family members and other persons concerned with the youth[s welfare as approved by the superin…

DOC 379.05 Publications. (1) Youth are permitted and encouraged to read. Reading fosters correctional objectives by educating youth and keeping them informed of events and issues in the community. The department shall facilitate youth reading of publications, including books, mag…