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:

DOC 376.13(1)(d)3.3. For investigation purposes if one or more staff, from direct observation or reliable sources, have a reasonable belief that a youth has used, possesses, or is under the influence of intoxicating substances.

DOC 376.13(1)(d)5.5. As required by a court for DNA analysis under s. 973.047, Stats., or any other biological specimen analysis.

DOC 376.13(2)(2) Staff shall preserve the dignity of youth to the extent reasonably possible in all searches conducted under this section and are required to conduct all searches utilizing trauma-informed care.

DOC 376.13(3)(3) Before a search is conducted pursuant to this section, a youth shall be informed that a search is about to occur and of the nature of the search and the location where the search is to occur.

DOC 376.13(4)(4) Results of searches, and any contraband or test results obtained under sub. (1), may be retained as evidence for consideration in response to addressing noncompliant behaviors.

DOC 376.13(5)(5) All searches conducted under sub. (1) shall be documented by staff and include all of the following:

DOC 376.13(5)(d)(d) The reason for the search. If the search was a random search the report shall so state.

DOC 376.13(5)(g)(g) When a body scan search is conducted, the documentation shall assert how the limitations and requirements in sub. (1) (b) are met.

DOC 376.13(5)(h)(h) When a strip search is conducted, the documentation shall assert how the limitations and requirements in sub. (1) (c) are met.

DOC 376.13(6)(6) Contraband seized as the result of any search under sub. (1) shall be disposed of in accordance with s. DOC 376.17. All contraband seized shall be documented by staff along with searches required by sub. (1) and include the place and time contraband was seized and the identity of the person possessing the contraband. If the contraband was not found in possession of a person, the report shall state that fact.

DOC 376.13 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, June, 2000, No. 534, eff. 7-1-00; CR 24-003: r. and recr. Register February 2025 No. 830, eff. 3-1-25.

DOC 376.14(1)(1) Before a visitor is permitted in a facility, staff responsible for the admission of visitors shall be satisfied that the visitor is not carrying an unauthorized object into the facility.

DOC 376.14(2)(2) Each facility shall have information readily available to visitors informing them of the objects they may carry into the facility. Each facility shall have a place for the safekeeping of objects that may not be carried into the facility and shall permit visitors to store objects in these places.

DOC 376.14(3)(3) Before admitting a visitor, staff responsible for admission of visitors may request visitors to empty pockets and containers, permit the inspection of containers or submit themselves and objects they carry into the facility to inspection by a device designed to detect metal or unauthorized objects.

DOC 376.14(4)(4) Before admitting a visitor, staff responsible for admission of visitors may request a visitor to submit to a personal search, which the superintendent and the administrator must authorize, if there is a reasonable belief the visitor is concealing an unauthorized object.

DOC 376.14(5)(5) Before an inspection or search is conducted pursuant to sub. (3) or (4), the visitor shall be informed orally and in writing, either by a sign posted in a prominent place or on a notice, that the visitor need not permit the inspection or search and that if the visitor does not give permission, the visitor shall not be admitted to the facility.

DOC 376.14(6)(6) If staff find an unauthorized object under sub. (3) or (4), the visitor may be denied entry to the facility and visiting privileges may be suspended.