DOC 347.10(13)(b)(b) There shall be sufficient space for storage of clothing and property.
DOC 347.10(14)(14)Visitation space. Each facility shall provide dedicated contact visitation space.
DOC 347.10(15)(15)Exterior windows. All of the following apply to windows that lead to the exterior of the facility or to an area outside the secure perimeter of the facility:
DOC 347.10(15)(a)(a) Each window shall have security glass of sufficient strength to resist breakage and maintain safety and security to prevent youth from harming themselves and others and to prevent escape.
DOC 347.10(15)(b)(b) Each window shall be mounted in a detention strength frame and designed to prevent escape and the passage of contraband.
DOC 347.10(15)(c)(c) Each window shall prevent persons outside the secure perimeter from entering the facility or observing youth.
DOC 347.10(16)(16)Exterior doors and approaches.
DOC 347.10(16)(a)(a) Every door exit that leads to the exterior of the facility or to an area outside the secure perimeter shall have detention strength framing and a threshold designed to prevent the introduction of contraband.
DOC 347.10(16)(b)(b) Every door entering into the secure perimeter shall be of detention strength. Each of these doors shall have a vision panel or other means of observation to permit identification of individuals before they enter an area within the secure perimeter of the facility and to allow observation of an area before entering it.
DOC 347.10(16)(c)(c) Each entry into and from the secure perimeter shall include a sally port system.
DOC 347.10(16)(d)(d) The exterior of the facility and approaches to the facility shall be well lighted at night to permit observation of persons approaching the building.
DOC 347.10(17)(17)Walls.
DOC 347.10(17)(a)(a) Exterior walls shall be constructed of reinforced concrete or fully grouted concrete block at least 8 inches thick, or the walls shall be constructed of materials of similar strength that provide equivalent security.
DOC 347.10(17)(b)(b) Interior walls shall be constructed of reinforced concrete or fully grouted concrete block at least 6 inches thick, or the walls shall be constructed of materials of similar strength that provide equivalent security.
DOC 347.10(17)(c)(c) Interior walls between youth housing areas are to be constructed tight to the structure.
DOC 347.10(18)(18)Ceilings. Ceilings in areas accessible to youth shall be constructed of high impact detention strength materials that are escape resistant, resist damage or breakage to prevent youth from harming themselves and others, and prevent passage of contraband.
DOC 347.10(19)(19)Access to controls. Youth shall not have unauthorized access to plumbing, wiring, vents, thermostats, or facility controls. Any youth accessible outlets shall be under facility control.
DOC 347.10(20)(20)Natural light.
DOC 347.10(20)(a)(a) Youth shall have access to natural light and exterior views.
DOC 347.10(20)(b)(b) All youth housing areas shall provide youth with access to natural light.
DOC 347.10(20)(c)(c) Artificial light may not be used as an alternative to the natural light requirements pursuant to the Wisconsin Commercial Building Code, chs. SPS 361 to 366.
DOC 347.10(21)(21)Intercom. Two-way audio communication capability shall be provided between any remotely controlled security gate or door and its control point.
DOC 347.10 HistoryHistory: CR 20-030: cr. Register October 2021 No. 790, eff. 11-1-21.
subch. III of ch. DOC 347Subchapter III — Admission and Release
DOC 347.11DOC 347.11Admission criteria.
DOC 347.11(1)(1)Youth may only be placed in a secured residential care center for children and youth under the provisions of s. 301.08, 938.34 (4m), or 938.357, Stats.
DOC 347.11(2)(2) Persons who are 18 years of age or older may not be admitted or held in a secured residential care center for children and youth unless they are currently only under juvenile court jurisdiction under ch. 938, Stats.
DOC 347.11 HistoryHistory: CR 20-030: cr. Register October 2021 No. 790, eff. 11-1-21.
DOC 347.12DOC 347.12Admission and screening.