DOC 333.13(7) (7) Inmate contacts. Special conditions may be placed on an inmate’s contacts while in a DIS placement, including mail, visits and telephone if, in the discretion of DIS staff, it will be helpful to the rehabilitation of the inmate or the protection of the public. Communication with the courts or the parties identified in s. DOC 309.04 (4) shall not be restricted.

DOC 333.13 History History: Cr. Register, February, 1993, No. 446, eff. 3-1-93; corrections in (6) (b) 2. and (7) made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats., Register December 2006 No. 612.

DOC 333.14 DOC 333.14 Use of force. The use of force on inmates in DIS placements shall comply with s. DOC 306.07, modified as follows:

DOC 333.14(1) (1) In addition to the conditions for use of non-deadly force under s. DOC 306.07 (2), non-deadly force may be used by DIS staff against a DIS inmate if the user of force reasonably believes it is necessary to prevent the inmate from fleeing the control of the correctional staff member.

DOC 333.14(2) (2) Deadly force may not be used by DIS staff against a DIS inmate except to prevent death or great bodily injury to oneself or another.

DOC 333.14(3) (3) If the DIS inmate is held in a state correctional institution, the use of force rules under ch. DOC 306 apply.

DOC 333.14 History History: Cr. Register, February, 1993, No. 446, eff. 3-1-93; corrections in (intro.) and (1) made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats., Register December 2006 No. 612.

DOC 333.15 DOC 333.15 Mechanical restraints.

DOC 333.15(1) (1) Mechanical restraints which may be used on inmates in DIS placements are limited to handcuffs, handcuffs with restraining belt or chain, restraining chain and leg restraints.

DOC 333.15(2) (2) Mechanical restraints may be used only in the following circumstances:

DOC 333.15(2)(a) (a) To protect staff or others from a DIS inmate who poses an immediate risk of flight or physical injury to others unless restrained.

DOC 333.15(2)(b) (b) To protect a DIS inmate who poses an immediate threat of physical injury to himself or herself unless restrained.

DOC 333.15(2)(c) (c) To protect staff when staff is conducting a search of the inmate’s residence.

DOC 333.15(2)(d) (d) When taking a DIS inmate into custody.

DOC 333.15(2)(e) (e) To transport a DIS inmate.

DOC 333.15(3) (3) Mechanical restraints may not be used:

DOC 333.15(3)(a) (a) As a method of punishment.

DOC 333.15(3)(b) (b) About the head or neck of an inmate.

DOC 333.15(3)(c) (c) In a way that causes undue physical discomfort, inflicts physical pain or restricts the blood circulation or breathing of the inmate.

DOC 333.15(3)(d) (d) To restrain an inmate to a moving vehicle.

DOC 333.15(4) (4) A DIS staff member shall observe a DIS inmate in restraints at least once every 15 minutes until the restraints are removed or the inmate is admitted to a state correctional institution, a detention facility, a mental health facility or a medical facility.

DOC 333.15(5) (5) If feasible, an inmate shall be released from restraints to perform bodily functions and for meals.

DOC 333.15(6) (6) A written record shall be made each time the inmate is placed in restraints. The record shall include:

DOC 333.15(6)(a) (a) The inmate’s full name, number, and the date and time the inmate was placed in restraints.

DOC 333.15(6)(b) (b) The name of the staff member who placed the inmate in restraints.

DOC 333.15(6)(c) (c) The reason for placing the inmate in restraints.

DOC 333.15(6)(d) (d) A statement indicating when and under what circumstances the restraints were removed.

DOC 333.15(7) (7) DIS staff shall periodically examine the supply of mechanical restraints. Any excessively worn or defective restraints shall be removed from the supply. Only commercially manufactured mechanical restraints may be used.

DOC 333.15(8) (8) If the DIS inmate is held in a state correctional institution, the mechanical restraints rules under ss. DOC 306.09 and 306.10 apply.