DOC 350.19(7)(7) After September 1, 2014, sprinkler heads accessible to inmates not under direct supervision must be tamper and suicide resistant.

DOC 350.20DOC 350.20 Double celling. If approved by the department, the jail shall have policies and procedures relating to double celling, including the following components:

DOC 350.20(1)(1) The county board and sheriff shall determine jointly the adequate staffing needs, including support staff and services that are required to ensure the health, safety, and security of the jail staff and inmates when using cells for double occupancy. The joint determinations shall be in writing and signed by the representatives of the county board and the sheriff and shall be filed with the department. The written joint determination shall remain in effect until rescinded or amended by mutual written agreement of the county board and sheriff. Unless there is adequate staff as agreed upon by the county board and sheriff, double celling may not occur.

DOC 350.20(2)(2) Inmates housed in the same cell shall have the same custody classification and be properly segregated as required under s. 302.36, Stats.

DOC 350.20(3)(3) For male and female housing areas, at least one cell or 15% of the jail’s total number of cells, whichever is greater, shall be maintained for single occupancy.

DOC 350.20(4)(4) Receiving cells may not be used for double occupancy.

DOC 350.21DOC 350.21 Inmate classification. All jails shall meet the requirements set forth in s. 302.36, Stats. The sheriff shall establish and maintain an objective prisoner classification system to determine prisoner custody status and housing assignment, and develop eligibility criteria for prisoner participation in available work assignments, programs, and community service projects. The jail shall have policies and procedures relating to classification, including the following components:

DOC 350.21(1)(1) Description of the objective prisoner classification system, including the identification and training of staff authorized to classify prisoners, initial classification and reclassification procedures, and prisoner appeal process.

DOC 350.21(2)(2) Eligibility criteria for prisoner participation in available work assignments, programs, and community service projects.

DOC 350.21(3)(3) Review of prisoner classification decisions.

DOC 350.22DOC 350.22 Use of force. The jail shall have policies and procedures for the use of force, including the following components:

DOC 350.22(1)(1) Jail staff may use physical force against an inmate only if force is necessary to change the location of an inmate or to prevent death or bodily injury to the staff member, the inmate, or someone else, unlawful damage to property, or the escape of an inmate from the jail. Staff may use only the amount of force reasonably necessary to achieve the objective for which force is used. Corporal punishment of inmates is forbidden.

DOC 350.22(2)(2) Any staff member who has used force to control an inmate or inmates shall submit a written report to the sheriff, jail administrator or the staff member’s supervisor describing the incident. The report shall include all known relevant facts and be submitted by the end of the shift unless otherwise authorized by the sheriff or sheriff’s designee.

DOC 350.23DOC 350.23 Use of restraints. The jail shall have policies and procedures governing the use of restraints and control devices, including the following components:

DOC 350.23(1)(1) Restraint devices are never used as punishment and are not applied longer than necessary.

DOC 350.23(2)(2) When an inmate is mechanically restrained for non-routine purposes, a written report must be completed by the end of the shift unless otherwise authorized by the sheriff or sheriff’s designee. Documentation shall include the reason for use, duration of use, and corresponding wellness checks.

DOC 350.24DOC 350.24 Discipline. The jail shall have policies and procedures outlining inmate discipline and due process, including the following components:

DOC 350.24(1)(1) Inmate rules of behavior. Every jail shall have written rules of behavior for inmates. At the time of admission, each person shall be notified verbally of the existence of the jail’s rules for inmate behavior and the potential disciplinary actions for violation of the rules. Each inmate shall be provided with a copy of the jail rules or copies of the rules shall be posted in conspicuous places in the jail.

DOC 350.24(2)(2) Discipline for a minor violation.

DOC 350.24(2)(a)(a) In this subsection, “minor violation” means a violation of the jail’s rules of behavior for which minor discipline, or any combination of these consequences may be imposed if the accused inmate is found guilty. A minor discipline is a verbal or written reprimand, restriction of privileges for 24 hours or less, or placement in disciplinary segregation for 24 hours or less.

DOC 350.24(2)(b)(b) A staff member who observes an inmate committing a minor violation shall inform the inmate of the rule that he or she has violated, the potential discipline, and the disciplinary procedures for minor violations under pars. (c) to (g).

DOC 350.24(2)(c)(c) The staff member shall give the inmate an opportunity to make a verbal statement about the alleged violation to the staff member.

DOC 350.24(2)(e)(e) The staff member shall inform his or her supervisor of the incident and the discipline administered as soon as the supervisor is available. The supervisor shall review the incident and discipline administered. If the supervisor concludes that the violation constitutes a major violation, the alleged infraction shall be handled in accordance with sub. (3). If the supervisor finds that no violation has occurred, the inmate shall be notified that the charge has been dismissed.