DOC 327.18(5)
(5) A staff member shall observe a CRC 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 327.18(6)
(6) If feasible, an inmate shall be released from restraints to perform bodily functions and for meals.
DOC 327.18(7)
(7) Except when restraints are used to take a CRC inmate into custody or to transport an inmate, a record shall be kept of each time the inmate is placed in restraints. The record shall include:
DOC 327.18(7)(a)
(a) The inmate's full name, number, and the date and time the inmate was placed in restraints;
DOC 327.18(7)(b)
(b) The name of the staff member who placed the inmate in restraints;
DOC 327.18(7)(d)
(d) A statement indicating when and under what circumstances the restraints were removed.
DOC 327.18(8)
(8) CRC 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 327.18(9)
(9) If the CRC inmate is held in a state correctional institution, the mechanical restraints rules under ss.
DOC 306.09 and
306.10 apply.
DOC 327.18 History
History: Cr.
Register, September, 1990, No. 417, eff. 10-1-90.
DOC 327.19
DOC 327.19 Chemical agents and firearms. DOC 327.19(1)(1)
Chemical agents may not be used by CRC staff against CRC inmates.
DOC 327.19(2)
(2) CRC staff may not carry firearms or other weapons during their working hours.
DOC 327.19 History
History: Cr.
Register, September, 1990, No. 417, eff. 10-1-90.
DOC 327.20(1)(1)
Plan. The superintendent shall have a written plan to be implemented if an escape occurs from a CRC placement. The plan shall be developed by the superintendent who shall review and update it annually. A copy of the plan shall be filed with the administrator. The plan shall provide for the following:
DOC 327.20(1)(a)
(a) If CRC staff believe that an inmate may have escaped because the inmate has left an assigned area, the inmate does not return to the CRC residence on schedule, the electronic monitoring equipment indicates someone has tampered with it or because CRC staff have received other relevant information, CRC staff shall attempt to contact the inmate.
DOC 327.20(1)(b)
(b) If CRC staff believe the inmate has escaped or if an inmate is 4 or more hours late returning to the CRC residence without authorization from appropriate CRC staff, CRC staff shall place an apprehension request on the inmate;
DOC 327.20(1)(c)
(c) After an apprehension request has been placed on an inmate, the escape shall be reported orally and in writing to the superintendent and the administrator;
DOC 327.20(1)(d)
(d) The escape shall be reported to law enforcement officials; and
DOC 327.20(1)(e)
(e) The administrator and law enforcement agencies shall be notified by CRC staff when an inmate who has escaped is apprehended.
DOC 327.20(2)
(2) Reports of escapes. Reports of escapes required to be made under sub.
(1) shall include, if known:
DOC 327.20(2)(e)
(e) A brief evaluation of the factors which may have contributed to the escape; and
DOC 327.20(2)(f)
(f) The identification of persons who may have information about the escape.
DOC 327.20(3)
(3) Order to duty. In the event of an escape, the superintendent may order any off-duty staff member to work.
DOC 327.20(4)
(4) Authority of hostage. If a correctional staff member, including the superintendent, is taken as a hostage in an escape or escape attempt, that hostage has no authority to order any action or inaction by correctional staff. Any orders issued by a hostage shall be disregarded by the correctional staff.
DOC 327.20(5)
(5) Pursuit. The pursuit of escapees shall be done under the supervision of local law enforcement authorities. Until local law enforcement authorities are able to supervise a pursuit, it shall be supervised by the superintendent. Correctional staff and law enforcement officers may take a CRC inmate into custody from his or her CRC residence.
DOC 327.20(6)
(6) Use of private cars in pursuit. The superintendent may authorize CRC staff members to use their own cars to pursue escapees if state-owned cars are unavailable.
DOC 327.20 History
History: Cr.
Register, September, 1990, No. 417, eff. 10-1-90.
DOC 327.21(1)(1)
A search of a CRC inmate's residence, including the grounds, his or her vehicle, areas occupied by other occupants of the residence or any property under the inmate's control, may be made at any time by any correctional staff member. There is no requirement that there be evidence that contraband is concealed in the residence before a search is conducted.
DOC 327.21(2)
(2) Before the search occurs, it shall be approved by a CRC supervisor unless exigent circumstances, such as suspicion the inmate will destroy contraband or use a weapon, require search without approval.
DOC 327.21(3)
(3) There shall be a written record of all searches conducted under sub.
(1). This record shall be prepared by the CRC supervisor or the staff member who conducted the search. The report shall state:
DOC 327.21(3)(a)
(a) The identity of the staff member who conducted the search and the supervisor who approved it;
DOC 327.21(3)(c)
(c) The identity of the inmate whose residence or property was searched;
DOC 327.21(3)(d)
(d) The reason for conducting the search. If the search was a random one, the report shall state that fact;
DOC 327.21(3)(f)
(f) Whether any damage was done to the premises during the search.
DOC 327.21(4)
(4) If any objects were seized or property damaged during the search of an inmate's residence or property, the inmate shall be informed in writing. The inmate shall be reimbursed for damage to any property which is not contraband. Property which is damaged shall be valued at its fair market value, not the cost to replace it.
DOC 327.21(5)
(5) In conducting a search, correctional staff shall disturb the effects of the inmate as little as possible, consistent with thoroughness.
DOC 327.21(6)
(6) Staff shall not read legal materials belonging to the inmate during a search.
DOC 327.21 History
History: Cr.
Register, September, 1990, No. 417, eff. 10-1-90.
DOC 327.22(1)(1)
Searches of inmates approved for CRC placements shall comply with s.
DOC 306.16, modified as follows:
DOC 327.22(1)(a)
(a) In addition to the reasons for a personal search of an inmate listed under s.
DOC 306.16 (2), a personal search of an inmate in a CRC placement may be conducted by any correctional staff member before an inmate enters and after an inmate leaves the security enclosure of a jail or detention facility and when an inmate is taken into custody;
DOC 327.22(1)(b)
(b) In addition to the reasons for a strip search of an inmate listed under s.
DOC 306.16 (3), a strip search may be conducted before an inmate enters and after an inmate leaves the security enclosure of a jail or detention facility and when an inmate is taken into custody;
DOC 327.22(1)(c)3.
3. If an inmate is found to possess intoxicating substances or intoxicating substances are detected or found in the inmate's residence or in an area controlled, occupied or inhabited by the inmate;
DOC 327.22(1)(c)4.
4. As part of a random testing program of all CRC inmates. Selection of inmates for random testing may not be done for the purpose of harassing or intimidating inmates; or
DOC 327.22(1)(c)5.
5. Periodically, if an inmate has a history of alcohol or other drug abuse.
DOC 327.22 History
History: Cr.
Register, September, 1990, No. 417, eff. 10-1-90.
DOC 327.23
DOC 327.23 Search of staff. Section
DOC 306.18 regulates the search of CRC staff except that a search is authorized before and after a staff member has contact with a CRC inmate or if there are reasonable grounds to believe the staff member is concealing an unauthorized object.
DOC 327.23 History
History: Cr.
Register, September, 1990, No. 417, eff. 10-1-90.
DOC 327.24
DOC 327.24 Use of test results and contraband as evidence at disciplinary hearings. DOC 327.24(1)(1)
Contraband seized during a search which is done in violation of this chapter may be used as evidence at a disciplinary hearing conducted pursuant to s.
DOC 327.13.
DOC 327.24(2)
(2) Results of physical examinations and tests performed on body content specimens for the purpose of detecting intoxicating substances may be used as evidence at a disciplinary hearing conducted pursuant to s.
DOC 327.13.
DOC 327.24 History
History: Cr.
Register, September, 1990, No. 417, eff. 10-1-90.
DOC 327.25(1)(1)
An emergency is an immediate threat to the safety of CRC staff, inmates or the public. An emergency may include, but is not limited to:
DOC 327.25(1)(a)
(a) Failure of the CRC inmate's electronic surveillance equipment;
DOC 327.25(2)
(2) The superintendent shall have a written plan to be implemented in the event of an emergency that complies with the requirements of s.
DOC 306.23 (2) and
(3).
DOC 327.25(3)
(3) If an emergency occurs that prevents the normal functioning of CRC, the superintendent may suspend those sections of this chapter or other administrative rules to which this chapter refers that specifically relate to the emergency until the emergency is ended.
DOC 327.25 History
History: Cr.
Register, September, 1990, No. 417, eff. 10-1-90.
DOC 327.26
DOC 327.26 Other rules that apply to CRC placements. The following chapters apply to inmates in community residential confinement placements:
DOC 327.26(2)
(2) Chapter
DOC 310 on complaint procedures in adult correctional institutions, modified as follows:
DOC 327.26(2)(a)
(a) Under s.
DOC 310.06 (3), the complaint shall be considered denied and may be appealed if the superintendent does not send his or her decision to the complainant within 23 calendar days after the ICI's receipt of the complaint; and
DOC 327.26(2)(b)
(b) Under s.
DOC 310.03 (15), the superintendent may designate a CRC staff member to function as ICI in addition to other duties. Complaint investigation does not have to be the primary responsibility of this person;
DOC 327.26 History
History: Cr.
Register, September, 1990, No. 417, eff. 10-1-90; correction in (1) made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register, June, 1994, No. 462;
CR 16-054: am. (2) (a), (b),
Register March 2018 No. 747 eff. 4-1-18.
