DOC 302.35(3)(h)
(h) The inmate has reached a point at which the department concludes that release would not pose an unreasonable risk to the public and would be in the interests of justice.
DOC 302.35(4)
(4) Release to detainer. An inmate who has an active detainer is eligible for certain earned release consideration without meeting the criteria under sub.
(1) (a) and
(b) if the detainer concerns a sentence imposed in another jurisdiction and the remainder of the confinement portion of that sentence is equal to or longer than the remainder of the confinement portion of the Wisconsin sentence. In this paragraph, “active" means that the jurisdiction issuing the detainer intends to obtain custody of the inmate immediately upon release.
DOC 302.35(5)
(5) Prior to its decision to recommend release of an inmate under this section, the department shall notify an enrolled victim for the purpose of giving the victim the opportunity of providing input.
DOC 302.35(6)
(6) Prior to release of an inmate under this section, the department shall notify an enrolled victim that the inmate is to be released.
DOC 302.35(7)
(7) Upon the inmate's release, The department shall notify the court and district attorney.
DOC 302.35(8)
(8) Release authority. The secretary may release eligible inmates under this section consistent with public safety and reentry goals.
DOC 302.35(9)
(9) When an inmate who has served less than the entire confinement time of the sentence imposed under s.
973.01, Stats., is released to extended supervision or to another sentence under this section, the term of extended supervision is increased so that the total length of the bifurcated sentence does not change.
DOC 302.35 History
History: CR 17-026: cr.,
Register June 2018 No. 750 eff. 7-1-18.
DOC 302.36
DOC 302.36 Positive adjustment time. Inmates who are eligible to earn positive adjustment time may petition the sentencing court to adjust the inmate's sentence under s.
973.198, Stats., in accordance with the following:
DOC 302.36(1)
(1) The inmate may petition the sentencing court up to 90 days prior to the completion of the confinement portion less positive adjustment time earned if all of the following criteria are met:
DOC 302.36(1)(b)
(b) The inmate earned positive adjustment time under s.
302.113, 2009 Stats., or s.
304.06, 2009 Stats. in accordance with one of the following:
DOC 302.36(1)(b)1.
1. The inmate serving a sentence imposed prior to October 1, 2009, for a crime committed after December 30, 1999, may earn positive adjustment time under s.
302.113, 2009 stats., or under s.
304.06, 2009 stats., based on the number of days of positive adjustment time earned between October 1, 2009, and August 3, 2011.
DOC 302.36(1)(b)2.
2. The inmate serving a sentence for a crime committed, conviction entered, or sentence imposed between October 1, 2009, and August 3, 2011, may earn positive adjustment time under s.
302.113, 2009 stats., or under s.
304.06, 2009 stats., based on the number of days of positive adjustment time earned between October 1, 2009, and discharge from the sentence.
DOC 302.36(1)(c)
(c) The inmate served the confinement portion of their sentence less positive adjustment time earned.
DOC 302.36(2)
(2) If the court determines that the inmate has earned positive adjustment time, the court may reduce the term of confinement in prison by the amount of time remaining in the term of confinement in prison portion of the sentence by the number of positive adjustment time earned, less up to 30 days, and shall lengthen the term of extended supervision so that the total length of the bifurcated sentence originally imposed does not change.
DOC 302.36(3)
(3) An inmate who files a petition under sub.
(1) shall be released to extended supervision or to another sentence only as determined and approved by the court.
DOC 302.36(4)
(4) If an inmate is subject to more than one sentence imposed under this section, the sentences shall be treated individually.
DOC 302.36 History
History: CR 17-026: cr.,
Register June 2018 No. 750 eff. 7-1-18.
DOC 302.37(1)(1)
Except as provided in s.
973.198, Stats., an inmate may petition the sentencing court to adjust the sentence if the following criteria are met:
DOC 302.37(1)(a)
(a) The inmate is serving a sentence imposed under s.
973.01, Stats., for a crime other than a Class B felony.
DOC 302.37(1)(b)
(b) The inmate served at least the applicable percentage of the term of confinement in prison portion of the sentence.
DOC 302.37(2)
(2) If the court determines that the inmate has served at least the applicable percentage of the term of confinement in prison portion of the sentence, the court may reduce the term of confinement in prison by the amount of time remaining in the term of confinement in prison portion of the sentence, less up to 30 days and shall lengthen the term of extended supervision so that the total length of the bifurcated sentence originally imposed does not change.
DOC 302.37(4)
(4) If an inmate is subject to more than one sentence imposed under this section, the sentences shall be treated individually.
DOC 302.37 History
History: CR 17-026: cr.,
Register June 2018 No. 750 eff. 7-1-18.
DOC 302.38
DOC 302.38 Challenge incarceration program. DOC 302.38(1)(1)
Inmates who are convicted of a crime specified in ch.
940, Stats., or s.
948.02,
948.025,
948.03,
948.05,
948.051,
948.055,
948.06,
948.07,
948.075,
948.08,
948.085, or
948.095, Stats., are excluded from eligibility for the challenge incarceration program.
DOC 302.38(2)
(2) The department or sentencing court shall determine eligibility under one of the following:
DOC 302.38(2)(a)
(a) For inmates sentenced for crimes committed before December 31, 1999, the department determines eligibility.
DOC 302.38(2)(b)
(b) For inmates sentenced for crimes committed on or after December 31, 1999, the sentencing court determines eligibility.
DOC 302.38(3)
(3) The department may enroll an inmate in the program if all of the following criteria are met:
DOC 302.38(3)(b)
(b) The inmate has not attained the age of 40 on the date of program entry if sentenced on or after July 26, 2003 or the inmate has not attained the age of 30 on the date of program entry if sentenced before July 26, 2003.
DOC 302.38(3)(c)
(c) The inmate volunteers to participate in the program and agrees to the rules and regulations of the program.
DOC 302.38(3)(d)
(d) The inmate meets department determined physical, medical, and psychological criteria required for program participation.
DOC 302.38(3)(e)
(e) The department determines the inmate has a substance abuse need.
DOC 302.38(3)(f)
(f) The department determines the inmate is suitable for the program. In determining suitability, the department may consider any of the following:
DOC 302.38(3)(f)6.
6. Length of time in a particular custody classification, overall time served during the current period of incarceration, and time remaining to serve.
DOC 302.38(4)
(4) The department may determine participant privileges to support program objectives.
DOC 302.38(5)
(5) For inmates sentenced for crimes committed before December 31, 1999, the department shall determine successful completion of the program and notify the parole commission who will parole the inmate for that sentence.
DOC 302.38(6)
(6) For inmates sentenced for crimes committed on or after December 31, 1999, the department shall determine successful completion of the program and notify the sentencing court of the successful completion to initiate a modification of the inmate's sentence. The department shall release the inmate within 6 working days upon receipt of a court order modifying the inmate's bifurcated sentence.
DOC 302.38(7)
(7) The department shall provide notice to an enrolled victim prior to an inmate's release under this section.
DOC 302.38 History
History: CR 17-026: cr.,
Register June 2018 No. 750 eff. 7-1-18.
DOC 302.39(1)(1)
Inmates convicted of a crime specified in ch.
940, Stats., or s.
948.02,
948.025,
948.03,
948.05,
948.051,
948.055,
948.06,
948.07,
948.075,
948.08,
948.085, or
948.095, Stats., are excluded from eligibility.
DOC 302.39(2)
(2) The department or sentencing court shall determine eligibility for the program under one of the following:
DOC 302.39(2)(a)
(a) For inmates sentenced for crimes committed before December 31, 1999, the department determines eligibility.
DOC 302.39(2)(b)
(b) For inmates sentenced for crimes committed on or after December 31, 1999, the sentencing court determines eligibility.
DOC 302.39(2)(c)
(c) For inmates who are serving a bifurcated sentence and whose sentence was imposed on or after December 31, 1999, but before July 26, 2003, the inmate may petition the sentencing court with the department's approval to determine eligibility. The inmate shall serve a copy of the petition on the district attorney who prosecuted him or her.
DOC 302.39(3)
(3) The department may enroll an inmate in the program if all of the following criteria are met:
DOC 302.39(3)(b)
(b) The inmate volunteers to participate in the program and agrees to the rules and regulations of the program.
DOC 302.39(3)(c)
(c) The department determines that inmate has a substance abuse need.
DOC 302.39(3)(d)
(d) The department determines the inmate is suitable for the program. In determining suitability, the department may consider any of the following:
DOC 302.39(3)(d)6.
6. Length of time in a particular custody classification, overall time served during the current period of incarceration, and time remaining to serve.
DOC 302.39(4)
(4) The department may determine participant privileges to support program objectives.
DOC 302.39(5)
(5) For inmates sentenced for crimes committed before December 31, 1999, the department shall determine successful completion of the program and notify the parole commission who will parole the inmate for that sentence.
DOC 302.39(6)
(6) For inmates sentenced for crimes committed on or after December 31, 1999, the department shall determine successful completion of the earned release program and notify the sentencing court of the successful completion to initiate a modification of the inmate's sentence. The department shall release the inmate within 6 working days upon receipt of a court order modifying the inmate's bifurcated sentence.
DOC 302.39(7)
(7) The department shall provide notice to an enrolled victim prior to an inmate's release under this section.
DOC 302.39 History
History: CR 17-026: cr.,
Register June 2018 No. 750 eff. 7-1-18.
DOC 302.40(1)(1)
The sentencing court must impose a risk reduction sentence under s.
973.031, 2009 Stats. to be eligible for consideration under this section.
DOC 302.40(2)
(2) Inmates convicted of a crime specified in s.
940.03,
940.06,
940.11 (1),
940.235,
940.302,
940.31 (1),
940.32 (3),
941.21,
946.465,
948.03 (2) (a), or
948.40 (4) (a) or for a felony murder under s.
940.03, an offense against an elderly or vulnerable person, as defined in s.
939.22 (20d), an offense related to ethical government, as defined in
s. 939.22 (20m), Stats., or an offense related to school safety, as defined in s.
939.22 (20s), 2015 Stats., are excluded from eligibility.
DOC 302.40(3)
(3) An inmate is suitable for a risk reduction sentence if the inmate meets all of the following criteria:
DOC 302.40(3)(c)
(c) Completes an assessment of the inmate's criminogenic program need and risk of reoffending.
DOC 302.40(3)(e)
(e) Successfully completes department designated programs, treatment and services related to the assigned criminogenic program need.
DOC 302.40(4)
(4) The department shall monitor and review an inmate's progress toward completion of the risk reduction plan through the reclassification hearing. The risk reduction plan may be modified if programming is unavailable or a new program need is identified.
DOC 302.40(5)
(5) The department may rescind or withhold a determination regarding the completion of the risk reduction plan based on misconduct or failure to complete any component of the risk reduction plan.
DOC 302.40(6)
(6) The department shall notify the sentencing court if the inmate has successfully completed the requirements of a risk reduction sentence. The department shall release the inmate within 6 working days upon receipt of a court order modifying the inmate's bifurcated sentence.
DOC 302.40(7)
(7) The department will notify an enrolled victim that the inmate will be released under this section.
