DOC 306.13(4) (4) The institution shall coordinate the pursuit of escapees with law enforcement authorities.

DOC 306.13 History History: CR 00-079: cr. Register July 2001, No. 547 eff. 8-1-01.

DOC 306.14 DOC 306.14 Search of institution premises. A staff member may conduct a search of any area on the premises of a correctional institution.

DOC 306.14 History History: CR 00-079: cr. Register July 2001, No. 547 eff. 8-1-01.

DOC 306.15 DOC 306.15 Periodic search of entire institution. Warden may suspend or modify institution operations and authorize a search of all or part of institution premises.

DOC 306.15 History History: CR 00-079: cr. Register July 2001, No. 547 eff. 8-1-01.

DOC 306.16 DOC 306.16 Search of inmate living quarters.

DOC 306.16(1) (1) Staff may conduct a search of the living quarters of any inmate at any time. Entry into the living quarters of an inmate by a staff member to retrieve state property does not constitute a search of the living quarters of an inmate.

DOC 306.16(2) (2) The institution shall maintain a written record of all searches conducted under sub. (1), which shall include:

DOC 306.16(2)(a) (a) The identity of the staff member who conducted the search;

DOC 306.16(2)(b) (b) The date and time of the search;

DOC 306.16(2)(c) (c) The identity of the inmate whose living quarters were searched;

DOC 306.16(2)(d) (d) The reason for conducting the search. If the search was a random one, the report shall so state;

DOC 306.16(2)(e) (e) Any objects which were seized pursuant to the search; and

DOC 306.16(2)(f) (f) Whether any damage was done to the premises during the search.

DOC 306.16(3) (3) If staff seize any property or damage any property pursuant to the search of an inmate’s living quarters, staff shall identify the property to the inmate in writing. The institution shall reimburse the inmate for damage to any property that is not contraband. The institution shall value any property which is damaged at its fair market value, not replacement cost.

DOC 306.16(4) (4) In conducting searches under this section, staff shall disturb the effects of the inmate as little as possible, consistent with thoroughness.

DOC 306.16(5) (5) Staff shall read only that part of the inmate’s legal materials as necessary to determine that the item is legal material and does not contain contraband.

DOC 306.16 History History: CR 00-079: cr. Register July 2001, No. 547 eff. 8-1-01.

DOC 306.17 DOC 306.17 Search of inmates.

DOC 306.17(1) (1) Personal search.

DOC 306.17(1)(a) (a) In this subsection, “personal search” means a search of a person, including, but not limited to, the clothing, frisking the body, and an inspection of the mouth.

DOC 306.17(1)(b) (b) Any staff member may conduct a personal search of an inmate under any of the following circumstances:

DOC 306.17(1)(b)1. 1. If the staff member has reasonable grounds to believe that the inmate possesses contraband.

DOC 306.17(1)(b)2. 2. At the direction of a supervisor either verbally or in written job instructions, post orders, or policies and procedures.

DOC 306.17(1)(b)3. 3. Before an inmate enters or leaves the security enclosure of a maximum or medium security institution or the grounds of a minimum-security institution.

DOC 306.17(1)(b)4. 4. Before an inmate enters or leaves the segregation unit or changes status within the segregation unit of an institution.

DOC 306.17(1)(b)5. 5. Before and after a visit to an inmate or as part of a periodic search or lockdown of a housing unit.

DOC 306.17(2) (2) Strip search.