DOC 309.23(1)(1) The department shall provide nutritious and quality food for all inmates. Menus shall satisfy generally accepted nutritional standards. The sanitation requirements set by the warden at each institution shall be in writing and shall also be satisfied.

DOC 309.23(2)(2) Each institution shall make written policies regulating eating outside the dining area. Institutions may forbid taking certain foods into or out of the dining area and living quarters.

DOC 309.23(3)(3) The menu for each institution shall be posted once a week for the following week. However, menus may be subject to change.

DOC 309.23(4)(4) Consistent with available resources, inmates who require a modified diet for medical reasons shall be provided with such a modified diet.

DOC 309.23(5)(5) An inmate may abstain from any foods that violate the inmate’s religion. Consistent with available resources, staff shall provide a substitute from other available foods from the menu at that meal. The substitution shall be consistent with sub. (1).

DOC 309.23 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, October, 1981, No. 310, eff. 11-1-81; renum. from DOC 309.37 and am., Register, November, 1997, No. 503, eff. 12-1-97.

DOC 309.24(1)(1) Each institution shall enforce the maintenance of good personal hygiene standards for its inmates. Personal cleanliness shall be the responsibility of each inmate. Adequate facilities shall be provided for this purpose.

DOC 309.24(2)(2) Institutions shall provide a minimum of 2 bathing periods per week for each inmate. Clean undergarments, shirts, and stockings shall be allowed for or provided at least twice each week. Inmates whose work or other activity makes it desirable shall be allowed more frequent bathing and changes of clothing.

DOC 309.24(3)(3) Grooming shall be regulated as follows:

DOC 309.24(3)(a)(a) Specific policies and procedures for hairdressing, use of cosmetics, and personal hygiene shall be made by the division of adult institutions.

DOC 309.24(3)(b)(b) The department has the authority to regulate the length of hair, mustaches, and beards based upon institution health and safety concerns.

DOC 309.24(3)(c)(c) Inmates assigned to food preparation and serving areas shall be required to wear hairnets or other suitable hair covering.

DOC 309.24(3)(d)(d) Inmates performing work assignments that may reasonably be considered to be hazardous shall maintain suitably cropped hair or wear protective appliances or headgear for safety purposes.

DOC 309.24(3)(e)(e) The length of an inmate’s fingernails may not exceed the end of the inmate’s fingertips.

DOC 309.24(3)(f)(f) Use of hair pins, barrettes, or curlers are permitted under such policies and procedures established by the warden. These policies and procedures shall be in writing.

DOC 309.24(3)(g)(g) An institution may require new identification photographs of any inmate whose appearance changes.

DOC 309.24 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, October, 1981, No. 310, eff. 11-1-81; renum. from DOC 309.38 and am. (3) (d) and (f), cr. (3) (b), (e) and (g), Register, November, 1997, No. 503, eff. 12-1-97.

DOC 309.245(1)(1) An inmate shall keep assigned quarters neat and clean. Institution staff shall make necessary cleaning materials available to the inmate for this purpose.

DOC 309.245(2)(2) Bed sheets, pillow cases, and towels shall be changed at least once a week. Each inmate shall be provided with a standard issue of blankets and similar items necessary for physical comfort. The inmate shall take proper care of these items.

DOC 309.245(3)(3) The warden may establish other appropriate specific policies and procedures to ensure the maintenance of clean quarters to maintain institution health and safety. These policies and procedures shall be in writing.

DOC 309.245 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, November, 1997, No. 503, eff. 12-1-97; renum. from s. DOC 309.255 under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 1., Stats., Register, January, 2000, No. 529, eff. 2-1-00.

DOC 309.36(1)(1) The department shall provide as much leisure time activity as possible for inmates, consistent with available resources and scheduled programs and work. Leisure time activity is free time outside the cell or room during which the inmate may be involved in activities such as recreational reading, sports, film and television viewing, and handicrafts.

DOC 309.36(2)(2) Each institution shall permit inmates to participate in leisure time activities for at least 4 hours per week. Institutions with the facilities to permit more leisure time activity should do so.

DOC 309.36 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, October, 1981, No. 310, eff. 11-1-81.