DOC 376.12(3) (3) In conducting searches, staff shall disturb the effects of youth as little as possible, consistent with thoroughness.

DOC 376.12(4) (4) Staff shall not read materials that they know or have reason to believe are legal materials.

DOC 376.12 History History: Cr. Register, June, 2000, No. 534, eff. 7-1-00 ; CR 24-003: am. (2), (4) Register February 2025 No. 830, eff. 3-1-25.

DOC 376.13 DOC 376.13 Search of youth.

DOC 376.13(1) (1) The following categories of youth searches may be conducted as follows:

DOC 376.13(1)(a) (a) Personal search. Staff may conduct a personal search of a youth under any of the following circumstances:

DOC 376.13(1)(a)1. 1. At the direction of a supervisor.

DOC 376.13(1)(a)2. 2. If staff have a reasonable belief that the youth possesses contraband.

DOC 376.13(1)(a)3. 3. Before a youth enters or leaves the security enclosure of a facility.

DOC 376.13(1)(a)4. 4. Before and after a youth has been with a visitor.

DOC 376.13(1)(a)5. 5. As part of a lockdown or a search of a housing unit under s. DOC 376.12 or facility under s. DOC 376.11.

DOC 376.13(1)(a)6. 6. When a youth is apprehended after an escape or an attempted escape.

DOC 376.13(1)(b) (b) Body scan search. A body scan search of a youth may occur only if there is probable cause to believe that the individual youth possesses or has ingested contraband or other harmful materials that could not be discovered through less intrusive means. Body scan searches of youth are subject to all of the following:

DOC 376.13(1)(b)1. 1. A body scan search may only be conducted in a private location not in view of other youth or staff members not involved in the search.

DOC 376.13(1)(b)2. 2. Body scan searches may only be conducted by a person of the same gender identity as the youth being searched unless the search is conducted by a medical staff.

DOC 376.13(1)(b)3. 3. Body scan searches may not be conducted in view of others not directly involved in the search and must be conducted away from video recording.

DOC 376.13(1)(b)4. 4. Psychology staff shall be notified as soon as practicable when a youth has been body scan searched.

DOC 376.13(1)(b)5. 5. Body scan searches shall be documented by staff.

DOC 376.13(1)(b)6. 6.

DOC 376.13(1)(b)6.a. a. Images produced utilizing body scanner technology may be viewed only when necessary by supervisors, psychology staff, or the health services unit.

DOC 376.13(1)(b)6.b. b. Images produced utilizing body scanner technology may not be stored on any external storage device or copied in any manner, unless authorized by the superintendent.

DOC 376.13(1)(c) (c) Strip search. A strip search of a youth may occur only if there is probable cause to believe that the individual youth possesses contraband that could not be discovered through less intrusive means. Strip searches, when permitted, are subject to all of the following:

DOC 376.13(1)(c)1. 1. A strip search may only be conducted in a private location. No unintended individuals including youth and staff shall be able to view the search, including by video or audio recording.

DOC 376.13(1)(c)2. 2. Strip searches may only be conducted by a person of the same gender identity as the youth being searched unless the search is conducted by a medical professional.

DOC 376.13(1)(c)3. 3. Less intrusive search methods shall be attempted before a strip search is conducted, unless it is determined by psychology staff in consultation with the youth that less intrusive searches, which may include physical contact, would cause greater trauma to the youth.

DOC 376.13(1)(c)4. 4. Strip searches may only be conducted by staff trained in trauma-informed care in accordance with facility policy.

DOC 376.13(1)(c)5. 5. Psychology staff shall be consulted prior to a strip search.

DOC 376.13(1)(c)6. 6. Strip searches shall be documented by staff.

DOC 376.13(1)(d) (d) Body contents search. Only staff assigned by the superintendent may obtain samples as part of a body contents search. Staff of the same gender identity as the youth being searched shall collect urine specimens. Trained staff may conduct breath specimen tests. Assigned staff may conduct a body contents search under any of the following circumstances, and only after approval by the superintendent: