DOC 303.74(3) (3)Visits. Inmates in controlled separation may not receive visits, except from their attorney or with permission from the warden or security director.
DOC 303.74(4) (4) Special rules.
DOC 303.74(4)(a)(a) Inmates in controlled separation may not possess any property in the cell except the property described in sub. (2), letters received while in controlled separation, legal materials, and writing materials as long as the property does not pose a security risk. Institutions may establish procedures for the orderly operation of the facilities for inmates in controlled separation.
DOC 303.74(4)(b) (b) Inmates in controlled separation may not leave their cells except in emergencies endangering their safety in the cell or with permission from the warden or security director. The warden may require inmates in controlled separation to wear mechanical restraints, as defined in s. DOC 306.02 (13), while outside their cells if the use of mechanical restraints is necessary to protect employees or inmates or to maintain the security of the institution.
DOC 303.74(5) (5)Pay. An inmate in controlled separation shall earn compensation if the inmate earned compensation in the previous status.
DOC 303.74(6) (6)Records. Staff shall visually check inmates in controlled separation at least once every 30 minutes and make a written record or log entry at each interval noting the condition of the inmate.
DOC 303.74(7) (7)Credit. The institution shall give an inmate in controlled separation credit toward a term of disciplinary separation during the period of confinement.
DOC 303.74 History History: CR 11-022: cr. Register September 2014 No. 705, eff. 1-1-15.
DOC 303.75 DOC 303.75Referral for prosecution. In addition to enforcing this chapter, the department shall work with local law enforcement and the district attorney so that violations of criminal statutes may be investigated and appropriately referred for prosecution.
DOC 303.75 History History: CR 11-022: cr. Register September 2014 No. 705, eff. 1-1-15.
DOC 303.76 DOC 303.76Uncontested minor disposition.
DOC 303.76(1)(1) Staff may write a conduct report and summarily find an inmate guilty and punish the inmate for minor rule infractions in accordance with this section.
DOC 303.76(2) (2) Before an inmate is found guilty and punished under this section, a staff member shall do the following:
DOC 303.76(2)(a) (a) Inform the inmate of the nature of the alleged infraction and the contemplated disposition.
DOC 303.76(2)(b) (b) Inform the inmate that a supervisor shall review the contemplated disposition, and may impose a different disposition.
DOC 303.76(2)(c) (c) Inform the inmate that the incident may be handled under this section or s. DOC 303.77.
DOC 303.76(2)(d) (d) Inform the inmate that a disposition under this section must be agreed to and is not appealable.
DOC 303.76(3) (3) If the inmate consents to the disposition, the staff shall submit the contemplated disposition to the supervisor for review.
DOC 303.76(3)(a) (a) If the supervisor approves, the inmate shall be notified and sign the conduct report agreeing to the disposition.
DOC 303.76(3)(b) (b) If the supervisor disapproves of the disposition under this section, the supervisor may do one of the following:
DOC 303.76(3)(b)1. 1. Recommend a different disposition.
DOC 303.76(3)(b)2. 2. Refer the alleged infraction for review under s. DOC 303.68.
DOC 303.76(3)(c) (c) If the supervisor approves of a different disposition, the staff shall inform the inmate of the supervisor's recommendation. The inmate may agree or disagree with the recommended disposition.
DOC 303.76(3)(c)1. 1. If the inmate agrees to the disposition, the inmate shall sign the conduct report.
DOC 303.76(3)(c)2. 2. If the inmate disagrees, the report shall be disposed of under s. DOC 303.77.
DOC 303.76(4) (4) If the matter is not referred for processing under s. DOC 303.77, the staff shall impose the disposition or dispositions approved by the supervisor and agreed to by the inmate in accordance with s. DOC 303.70.
DOC 303.76(5) (5) Staff shall document dispositions under this section in the record indicating the disposition and approval by the supervisor.
DOC 303.76(6) (6) An inmate may not appeal an uncontested minor disposition to which he or she has agreed.
DOC 303.76 History History: CR 11-022: cr. Register September 2014 No. 705, eff. 1-1-15; correction in (2) (c) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register September 2014 No. 705.
DOC 303.77 DOC 303.77Contested minor disposition.
DOC 303.77(1) (1) Staff may process a conduct report for a minor rule infraction in accordance with this section when an inmate refuses to accept an uncontested minor disposition.
DOC 303.77(2) (2) Staff shall do all of the following:
DOC 303.77(2)(a) (a) Inform the inmate of the nature of the alleged infraction.
DOC 303.77(2)(b) (b) Offer the inmate an opportunity to provide a statement. Staff shall document the inmate's statement on the appropriate form.
DOC 303.77(2)(c) (c) Inform the inmate the conduct report and the inmate's statement shall be forwarded to the supervisor for review and determination of disposition.
DOC 303.77(3) (3) The supervisor shall review the conduct report and inmate's statement, render a decision and notify the inmate within 5 working days.
DOC 303.77(4) (4) If there is a finding of guilt, the supervisor shall impose one or more dispositions in accordance with s. DOC 303.70.
DOC 303.77 History History: CR 11-022: cr. Register September 2014 No. 705, eff. 1-1-15.
DOC 303.78 DOC 303.78Uncontested major disposition.
DOC 303.78(1) (1) An employee may write a conduct report and a supervisor may summarily find an inmate guilty and discipline the inmate for major rule infractions in accordance with this section.
DOC 303.78(2) (2) Before an inmate is found guilty and disciplined under this section, a supervisor shall do all of the following:
DOC 303.78(2)(a) (a) Inform the inmate of the nature of the alleged infraction and the contemplated disposition.
DOC 303.78(2)(b) (b) Inform the inmate that the security director shall review the contemplated disposition, and may impose a different disposition.
DOC 303.78(2)(c) (c) Inform the inmate that a disposition under this section must be agreed to and is not appealable.
DOC 303.78(3) (3) If the inmate consents to the disposition, the supervisor shall submit the contemplated disposition to the security director for review.
DOC 303.78(3)(a) (a) If the security director approves the disposition under this section, the inmate shall be notified and sign the conduct report agreeing to the disposition.
DOC 303.78(3)(b) (b) If the security director disapproves of the disposition under this section, the security director may do one of the following:
DOC 303.78(3)(b)1. 1. Recommend a different disposition.
DOC 303.78(3)(b)2. 2. Refer the alleged infraction for review under s. DOC 303.68.
DOC 303.78(3)(c) (c) If the security director approves of a different disposition, the supervisor shall inform the inmate of the security director's recommended disposition. The inmate may agree or disagree with the recommended disposition.
DOC 303.78(3)(c)1. 1. If the inmate agrees to the disposition, the inmate shall sign the conduct report.
DOC 303.78(3)(c)2. 2. If the inmate disagrees, the report shall be disposed of under s. DOC 303.80.
DOC 303.78(4) (4) The supervisor shall document dispositions under this section in the record, indicating the disposition and approval by the security director.
DOC 303.78(5) (5) An inmate may not appeal an uncontested major disposition to which he or she has agreed.
DOC 303.78 History History: CR 11-022: cr. Register September 2014 No. 705, eff. 1-1-15.
DOC 303.79 DOC 303.79Hearing officer.
DOC 303.79(1) (1) The warden shall assign a hearing officer to conduct a hearing.
DOC 303.79(2) (2) The warden may assign a committee to conduct a hearing. No more than three staff may be assigned. One member of the committee shall be a hearing officer.
DOC 303.79(3) (3) No person who has substantial involvement in the incident which is the subject of a hearing may serve as a hearing officer or committee member for that hearing. The hearing officer shall determine the subject matter of the hearing in advance in order to allow substitution of a hearing officer or committee member.
DOC 303.79(4) (4) A hearing officer may hold a hearing even if the inmate has waived due process.
DOC 303.79 History History: CR 11-022: cr. Register September 2014 No. 705, eff. 1-1-15.
DOC 303.80 DOC 303.80Contested major disposition.
DOC 303.80(1)(1)Notice. When an inmate is alleged to have committed a major violation and the security director has reviewed the conduct report pursuant to s. DOC 303.68, staff shall give the inmate a copy of the conduct report within 2 working days after review. At any time prior to the hearing, the security director may amend the conduct report to either correct or add information or evidence to be considered at the hearing. The institution shall inform the inmate of all of the following:
DOC 303.80(1)(a) (a) The rules which the inmate is alleged to have violated.
DOC 303.80(1)(b) (b) The potential dispositions that may be imposed or other results that may occur, including removal from programming or work release.
DOC 303.80(1)(c) (c) The right the inmate has to a full due process hearing or to waive this right in writing.
DOC 303.80(1)(d) (d) If the inmate waives the right to a full due process hearing, the inmate shall be given a hearing under s. DOC 303.81.
DOC 303.80(1)(e) (e) If a full due process hearing is chosen, the inmate shall be informed of all of the following:
DOC 303.80(1)(e)1. 1. The inmate may present oral, documentary and physical evidence, and testimony from witnesses in accordance with this section and s. DOC 303.84. The hearing officer shall reject any written statement that fails to conform to s. DOC 303.84 (3) and return the statement to the inmate.
DOC 303.80(1)(e)2. 2. The accused inmate may present an oral statement. No written statement by the accused inmate may be submitted, except under extraordinary circumstances as authorized by the security director. A written statement under this paragraph shall only be accepted if the statement is a legibly printed statement limited to 500 words on no more than two sheets of paper, a transcript of an oral statement, or a recorded statement.
DOC 303.80(1)(e)3. 3. The inmate may have the assistance of a staff representative in accordance with this section and s. DOC 303.83.
DOC 303.80(1)(e)4. 4. The hearing officer may permit direct questions or require the inmate or the inmate's representative to submit questions to the hearing officer to be asked of the witness.
DOC 303.80(1)(e)5. 5. The hearing officer may prohibit repetitive, disrespectful or irrelevant questions.
DOC 303.80(1)(e)6. 6. If the inmate refuses to attend a hearing or is disruptive and removed, the inmate shall forfeit the right to present a defense or to call witnesses. The hearing officer may conduct the hearing without the inmate being present. The hearing officer shall administratively review the conduct report and render a decision based upon the available evidence.
DOC 303.80(2) (2)Waiver. An inmate may waive the right to a due process hearing in writing at any time. If the inmate waives a due process hearing, the institution shall dispose of the conduct report under s. DOC 303.81. A waiver does not constitute an admission of the alleged violation. A waiver may not be retracted without the security director's approval.
DOC 303.80(3) (3)Time limits.
DOC 303.80(3)(a)(a) The institution may not hold the hearing until at least 2 working days after the inmate receives notice of disciplinary hearing rights and a copy of either the approved conduct report or amended conduct report, whichever is later. The disciplinary hearing shall be held within 21 days of the inmate receiving notice of disciplinary hearing rights unless the security director authorizes an extension of time. The security director may authorize a hearing beyond the 21 day time limit, either before or after the 21st day.
DOC 303.80(3)(b) (b) The inmate may also request more time to prepare, and the security director may grant the request. An inmate may waive in writing the time limits provided in this section.
DOC 303.80(3)(c) (c) The institution shall toll time for observation and control placements and for any full or partial day when the inmate is out of the institution on a temporary release order.
DOC 303.80(4) (4)Place. The due process hearing may be held in person, by telephone, video conferencing or other virtual communication means at the discretion of the hearing officer.
DOC 303.80(5) (5)Hearing. The hearing officer shall conduct the due process hearing by doing all of the following:
DOC 303.80(5)(a) (a) Read the conduct report aloud.
DOC 303.80(5)(b) (b) Permit the accused inmate to make an oral statement. An inmate may submit a written statement in lieu of an oral statement only under extraordinary circumstances as authorized by the security director. The written statement under this paragraph shall only be accepted if the statement is a legibly printed statement limited to 500 words on no more than two sheets of paper, a transcript of an oral statement, or a recorded statement.
DOC 303.80(5)(c) (c) Question approved witnesses. The hearing officer may accept a written witness statement only if it conforms to the requirements under s. DOC 303.84 (3).
DOC 303.80(5)(d) (d) Permit the offering of relevant physical evidence.
DOC 303.80(5)(e) (e) Permit questions or require the inmate or the inmate's staff representative to submit written questions to the hearing officer to be asked of the witness.
DOC 303.80(5)(f) (f) Prohibit repetitive, disrespectful or irrelevant questions.
DOC 303.80(5)(g) (g) Mark all documentary and physical evidence received into evidence from the accused as “Submitted By The Inmate."
DOC 303.80(5)(h) (h) If an inmate refuses to attend the hearing or disrupts the hearing and is removed, the inmate forfeits the right to present a defense or to call witnesses. The hearing officer shall administratively review the conduct report and render a decision based upon the available evidence.
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Published under s. 35.93, Stats. Updated on the first day of each month. Entire code is always current. The Register date on each page is the date the chapter was last published.