DOC 303.87   Evidence.

DOC 303.88   Harmless error.

DOC 303.89   Warden-initiated review.

DOC 303.90   Administrative assignment or transfer.

Ch. DOC 303 Note Note: Chapter DOC 303 as it existed on December 31, 2014 was repealed and a new Chapter DOC 303 was created, Register September 2014 No. 708, effective January 1, 2015.

subch. I of ch. DOC 303 Subchapter I — General Provisions

DOC 303.01 DOC 303.01 Applicability and purposes.

DOC 303.01(1) (1) Pursuant to authority vested in the department of corrections by s. 227.11 (2), Stats., the department adopts this chapter which applies to all inmates in its legal custody regardless of the inmates’ physical placement. This section does not preclude another jurisdiction that has physical custody of the inmate from enforcing its rules related to inmate behavior. This chapter implements ss. 301.03 (2), 302.04, 302.07, 302.08, and 302.11 (2), Stats. The rules governing inmate conduct under this chapter describe the conduct for which an inmate may be disciplined and the procedures for the imposition of discipline.

DOC 303.01(2) (2) Discipline includes the dispositions described in ss. DOC 303.70 and DOC 303.72. The objectives of the disciplinary rules under this chapter are the following:

DOC 303.01(2)(a) (a) The maintenance of order in correctional facilities.

DOC 303.01(2)(b) (b) The maintenance of a safe setting in which inmates can participate in constructive programs.

DOC 303.01(2)(c) (c) The rehabilitation of inmates through the development of their ability to live with others, within rules.

DOC 303.01(2)(d) (d) Fairness in the treatment of inmates.

DOC 303.01(2)(e) (e) The development and maintenance of respect for authority, the correctional system, and for our system of government through fair treatment of inmates.

DOC 303.01(2)(f) (f) Punishment of inmates for misbehavior.

DOC 303.01(2)(g) (g) Deterrence of misbehavior.

DOC 303.01(3) (3) Corporal punishment of inmates is prohibited.

DOC 303.01 History History: CR 11-022: cr. Register September 2014 No. 705, eff. 1-1-15.

DOC 303.02 DOC 303.02 Definitions. In this chapter:

DOC 303.02(1) (1) “Administrator” means an administrator of a division of the department, or designee.

DOC 303.02(2) (2) “Authorized” means any of the following:

DOC 303.02(2)(a) (a) According to departmental rules.

DOC 303.02(2)(b) (b) According to policies, procedures and handbooks.

DOC 303.02(2)(c) (c) According to the direction of an employee.

DOC 303.02(2)(d) (d) With permission from the appropriate employee.

DOC 303.02(3) (3) “Bodily harm” means physical pain or injury, illness, or any impairment of physical condition.

DOC 303.02(4) (4) “Body specimen” means biological specimen, including a sample of urine, breath, blood, stool, hair, finger nails, saliva, semen, skin cells, or DNA.

DOC 303.02(5) (5) “Case record” means a method of storing information which is accessible by the use of an individual inmate’s name or department identification number.