DOC 379.07(7) (7) Inter-institution visits by family members. The superintendent may approve visits between a youth and the youth’s spouse, and between parents and children who are confined in a prison or another type 1 secured correctional facility within the state of Wisconsin. The criteria for approval are the same as for other visitors under this section.

DOC 379.07(8) (8) Contact during visits.

DOC 379.07(8)(a) (a) Visitors are required to obey the laws of the United States and the state of Wisconsin, the department’s rules and policies and procedures of the institution relating to visiting.

DOC 379.07(8)(b) (b) Only physical contact approved by the superintendent is permitted.

DOC 379.07(8)(c) (c) Youth and visitors may not pass or exchange items during a visit, unless the superintendent gives prior approval.

DOC 379.07(9) (9) Suspension or termination of visiting privileges.

DOC 379.07(9)(a) (a) The superintendent may suspend or terminate visiting privileges for a violation of the laws of the United States or the state of Wisconsin, the department’s rules or those institution policies and procedures of which a youth or visitor had actual or constructive notice, consistent with s. DOC 373.65 (3) (a) and (b), subject to the following:

DOC 379.07(9)(a)1. 1. The visitor and youth shall be informed in writing of the suspension or termination and the reasons for the action within 5 days of the violation.

DOC 379.07(9)(a)2. 2. The youth may appeal a decision of the superintendent by filing a complaint under ch. DOC 380 within 5 days of receipt of the decision. The visitor may appeal the decision by filing an appeal with the administrator, whose decision shall be final. The administrator shall issue a decision within 15 days of receipt of the appeal and send copies of the decision to the superintendent, the youth and the visitor. Failure of the administrator to issue a decision upholds the decision of the superintendent.

DOC 379.07(9)(a)3. 3. Termination or suspension of visiting privileges under this paragraph may be ordered by the superintendent to protect the security of the institution.

DOC 379.07(9)(b) (b) If a youth is alleged to have violated any conduct rule under ch. DOC 373 during a visit, the youth’s discipline under ch. DOC 373 may include suspension of visiting privileges with the visitor.

DOC 379.07 History History: Cr. Register, June, 2000, No. 534, eff. 7-1-00.

DOC 379.08 DOC 379.08 Special events.

DOC 379.08(1) (1) Special events may be held in institutions subject to the approval and regulation of the superintendent.

DOC 379.08(2) (2) In regulating special events, the superintendent shall consider all of the following:

DOC 379.08(2)(a) (a) Any threat to security posed by the activity.

DOC 379.08(2)(b) (b) The benefit to the public and youth.

DOC 379.08(2)(c) (c) Staff and other resources available to regulate the activity.

DOC 379.08 History History: Cr. Register, June, 2000, No. 534, eff. 7-1-00.

DOC 379.09 DOC 379.09 Access to courts, legal services and materials.

DOC 379.09(1) (1) General policy. Youth shall have access to the courts, legal services, and legal materials.

DOC 379.09(2) (2) Access.

DOC 379.09(2)(a) (a) Institutions may establish policies and procedures which relate to access to courts, but such regulations may not unduly delay or adversely affect the outcome of a youth’s claim or defense or discourage a youth from seeking judicial consideration of his or her claims.

DOC 379.09(2)(b) (b) Appropriately identified legal documents may not be read, censored or altered by correctional staff, nor may delivery be delayed.

DOC 379.09(2)(c) (c) A youth shall not be disciplined for seeking judicial or administrative relief.

DOC 379.09(2)(d) (d) This section does not require the department to use its resources to provide legal services.

DOC 379.09 History History: Cr. Register, June, 2000, No. 534, eff. 7-1-00.

DOC 379.10 DOC 379.10 Property.

DOC 379.10(1) (1) Possession of property. Youth are permitted to have a limited and specified amount of property in their possession in an institution in accordance with this section. The institution shall establish policies and procedures under this section relating to the acquisition, possession, use and disposal of property.