DOC 324.04(4) (4) Not have a record of escape or attempted escape for one year from the date the judgment is entered or a finding of guilt under ch. DOC 303 is entered.

DOC 324.04 History History: Cr. Register, September, 1981, No. 309, eff. 10-1-81; r. and recr. Register, February, 1987, No. 374, eff. 3-1-87; am. (1), Register, September, 1990, No. 417, eff. 10-1-90; r. and recr., Register, September, 1997, No. 501, eff. 10-1-97; correction in (1) made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats., Register, May, 2001, No. 545; CR 17-026: am. (1), Register June 2018 No. 750 eff. 7-1-18.

DOC 324.05 DOC 324.05 Procedure for application and approval.

DOC 324.05(1) (1) An inmate meeting eligibility criteria under s. DOC 324.04 may apply for work or study release status to the institution social worker or any designated staff member.

DOC 324.05(2) (2) The social worker or designated staff member shall review the inmate’s application and shall report on the inmate’s eligibility to the warden or superintendent where the inmate is assigned.

DOC 324.05(3) (3) The inmate shall be approved for work or study release status by the warden or superintendent before any further placement efforts can be undertaken.

DOC 324.05(4) (4) The criteria set forth under ss. DOC 302.11 and 302.14 shall be considered in making the decision to approve or deny the inmate’s application for work or study release.

DOC 324.05(5) (5) The warden or superintendent shall notify the work release coordinator of the approval of the application for work or study release.

DOC 324.05 History History: Cr. Register, September, 1981, No. 309, eff. 10-1-81; am. Register, February, 1987, No. 374, eff. 3-1-87; am. (1) to (3), r. and recr. (4) and (5), r. (6), (7) and (8), Register, September, 1997, No. 501, eff. 10-1-97; CR 17-026: am. (4), Register June 2018 No. 750 eff. 7-1-18.

DOC 324.06 DOC 324.06 Placement procedure.

DOC 324.06(1) (1) Upon approval for the program, the inmate shall meet with the work release coordinator to complete the application process. The application process shall include, in accordance with s. DOC 324.09, information about the inmate’s financial obligations. If the application is for study release, the inmate shall apply for benefits as required under s. DOC 324.09 (1).

DOC 324.06(2) (2) Upon receiving notification, the work release coordinator and appropriate staff shall, under s. DOC 324.09 (2), investigate the inmate’s financial obligations and attempt to place the inmate in accordance with the requirements of s. DOC 324.07 or 324.08.

DOC 324.06(3) (3) Before placement, the work release coordinator shall advise the employers or appropriate school administrators of their responsibilities to the inmates and the program. For placement in a contract facility, the director of the contract facility must consent in advance to accept the inmate. Withdrawal of the consent terminates the placement. Determination of the costs and method of payment for room and board must be arranged prior to placement at the location.

DOC 324.06(4) (4) When a suitable placement is available for an inmate, the work release coordinator shall explain to the inmate the rules of work or study release and complete the forms necessary to implement the placement.

DOC 324.06(5) (5) Before an inmate begins a work or study release placement, the work release coordinator shall give the department’s division of program services and the state correctional facility social worker the following information:

DOC 324.06(5)(a) (a) Date placement is to begin.

DOC 324.06(5)(b) (b) Site of placement or contract facility, if any.

DOC 324.06(5)(c) (c) Hours the inmate will be on the placement site.

DOC 324.06(5)(d) (d) Type of work or study program.

DOC 324.06(5)(e) (e) Rate of pay or amount of financial aid.

DOC 324.06(5)(f) (f) Other information that may be required to prepare for the placement.

DOC 324.06 History History: Cr. Register, September, 1981, No. 309, eff. 10-1-81; am. (6) and (7), (8) renum. from HSS 324.15 and am., Register, February, 1987, No. 374, eff. 3-1-87; am. (1), (2), r. (3), (7) and (8), renum. (4) and (6) to be (3) and (5) and am. (3) and (5) (a) to (e) and r. and recr. (4), Register, September, 1997, No. 501, eff. 10-1-97.

DOC 324.07 DOC 324.07 Placement in work release. The following requirements apply to all placements in work release:

DOC 324.07(1) (1) The inmate shall have a confirmed job offer.

DOC 324.07(2) (2) Financial compensation shall be comparable to that of other workers employed in similar positions by the same employer.

DOC 324.07(3) (3) No inmate may be placed with a relative or in a private home or any place where a potential conflict exists.

DOC 324.07(4) (4) The placement is not effective until the inmate actually begins working on the job.

DOC 324.07 History History: Cr. Register, September, 1981, No. 309, eff. 10-1-81; am. (1), r. (2), renum. (3) to (6) to be (2) to (5), Register, February, 1987, No. 374, eff. 3-1-87; am. (1), r. (3), renum. (4) and (5) to be (3) and (4) and am. (3), Register, September, 1997, No. 501, eff. 10-1-97.

DOC 324.08 DOC 324.08 Placement in study release. The following requirements apply to all study release placements: