DOC 309.04(5) (5) Parcels, packages, and any other incoming or outgoing items other than correspondence that are mailed or delivered to an inmate may be opened for inspection for contraband. If, upon opening, the contents are found to be damaged, the inmate should be notified.

DOC 309.04(6) (6) The department shall dispose of contraband found through inspections conducted pursuant to this section in accordance with s. DOC 303.09 (2).

DOC 309.04(7) (7) For violations of administrative rules or policies and procedures made by institutions relating to mail, mail privileges may be suspended by the security director or adjustment committee.

DOC 309.04(8) (8) If an inmate is alleged to have violated these rules or institution policies and procedures relating to mail, institution staff may write a conduct report which shall be disposed of in accordance with the rules providing for disciplinary procedures for major offenses. For such violation, the department may impose a penalty which may include suspension of mail privileges with a specific person for a specific period, subject to the following:

DOC 309.04(8)(a) (a) An inmate may appeal a suspension of 6 months or less to the warden within 10 days of the imposition.

DOC 309.04(8)(b) (b) An inmate may appeal a suspension of more than 6 months to the warden within 10 days of its imposition and thereafter to the administrator.

DOC 309.04(9) (9) If a member of the public is alleged to have violated these sections or institution policies and procedures relating to mail, the security director shall investigate and decide if such a violation occurred. If such a violation occurred, the security director may suspend mail privileges with a specific person for a specific period. Suspension of mail privileges may be appealed in accordance with sub. (8).

DOC 309.04 History History: Cr. (3) (h) to (j), (4) (c) 8., 10. to 12., renum. and am. (1) and (2) (c), (3) (intro.) to (g), (4) (intro.), (b), (c) (intro.) to 7., (d), (e) 2., (f), (6), (8) (intro.) to (b) from DOC 309.05 (1), (2) (c), (4) (intro.) to (f), (L), (6) (intro.), (b), (c) (intro.) to 7., (d), (e) 2., (f), (8), (10) (intro.) to (b), renum. (2) (a), (b), (d), (4) (a), (c) 9., (e), 1., (g), (h), (5), (7), (9) from DOC 309.05 (2) (a), (b), (d), (6) (a), (c) 9., (e), 1., (g), (h), (7), (9), (11), r. (6) (c) 8. and 9., (12), Register, September, 1998, No. 513, eff. 10-1-98; emerg. am. (4) (c) 8. a. eff. 2/23/01; CR 01-022: am. (4) (c) 8. a., Register August 2001 No. 548, eff. 9-1-01; CR 11-022: am. (4) (e) 2., (6) Register September 2014 No. 705, eff. 1-1-15.

DOC 309.05 DOC 309.05 Publications.

DOC 309.05(1) (1) The department shall facilitate inmate reading of publications, including books, magazines, newspapers, and pamphlets.

DOC 309.05(2) (2) Section DOC 309.04 applies to receipt of publications. In addition, the department shall restrict receipt of publications by inmates as follows:

DOC 309.05(2)(a) (a) Inmates may only receive publications directly from the publisher or other recognized commercial sources in their packages.

DOC 309.05(2)(b) (b) Inmates may not receive publications that:

DOC 309.05(2)(b)1. 1. Teach or advocate violence or hatred and present a danger to institutional security and order.

DOC 309.05(2)(b)2. 2. Teach or advocate behavior that violates the law of the state or the United States or the rules of the department.

DOC 309.05(2)(b)3. 3. Teach or describe the manufacture or use of weapons, explosives, drugs, or intoxicating substances.

DOC 309.05(2)(b)4. 4. Are injurious as defined in s. DOC 309.04 (4) (c) 8.

DOC 309.05(2)(b)5. 5. Teach or describe the manufacture or use of devices that create a substantial danger of physical harm to self or others.

DOC 309.05(2)(c) (c) The department may not prohibit a publication on the basis of its appeal to a particular ethnic, racial, or religious audience or because of the political beliefs expressed therein.

DOC 309.05(3) (3) If a publication is not delivered pursuant to sub. (2), the department shall notify the inmate and the sender. The inmate may appeal the decision to the warden within 10 days of the decision.

DOC 309.05 History History: Renum. and am. (1), (2), (3) from DOC 309.06 (1), (2), (3), Register, September, 1998, No. 513, eff. 10-1-98.

DOC 309.06 DOC 309.06 Visitation. The department shall administer a visitation program which regulates visitation of inmates by family members, friends, and others consistent with resources available, the department’s responsibility for the secure and orderly operation of institutions, public safety, and the protection of visitors, staff and inmates.

DOC 309.06 History History: Cr. Register, June, 2000, No. 534, eff. 7-1-00.

DOC 309.07 DOC 309.07 Conduct during visits. Visitors and inmates shall obey the administrative rules and institution policies and procedures regarding visitation.

DOC 309.07 History History: Cr. Register, June, 2000, No. 534, eff. 7-1-00.

DOC 309.08 DOC 309.08 Visiting list.

DOC 309.08(1) (1) Each inmate shall have an approved visitor’s list.

DOC 309.08(1)(a) (a) Except as otherwise provided under this section, the warden shall only permit visitors on the inmate’s approved list to visit the inmate. Except as provided under par. (c), the warden shall only permit each inmate 12 adult visitors on the visiting list.

DOC 309.08(1)(b) (b) Children of the inmate and children of approved visitors who have not attained their 18th birthday may visit and the warden shall not count them against the 12 visitors permitted. In order to be permitted to visit an inmate, children shall have written approval of a non-incarcerated custodial parent or legal guardian, or have a court order directing the visit, and their names must appear on the approved visitors list.