DOC 333.13(6)(c)
(c) Items not permitted under this section or under an inmate's rules of supervision are contraband. An inmate may be subject to discipline for possessing contraband. The items may be seized in accordance with the procedure in
s. DOC 303.10, except that contraband shall not be disposed of, if a violation report will be or has been issued, until the procedures in
s. DOC 333.08 have been completed.
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(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(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(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)(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.
DOC 333.15 History
History: Cr.
Register, February, 1993, No. 446, eff. 3-1-93.
DOC 333.16
DOC 333.16
Oleoresin of capsicum, firearms and other weapons. DOC 333.16(1)(1)
Oleoresin of capsicum. For the purpose of this section, “oleoresin of capsicum" means the oleoresin extracted from fruits of plants of the genus capsicum. The oleoresin contains the active ingredient capsaicin and related compounds classified as capsaicinoids.
DOC 333.16(2)
(2) Use of oleoresin of capsicum. An employee may carry or use oleoresin of capsicum, as permitted under s.
941.26 (4) (a), Stats., while on duty, only under the following conditions:
DOC 333.16(2)(a)
(a) After successfully completing a department approved training program or, if applicable, after successfully updating training according to department policy and procedure.
DOC 333.16(3)
(3) Prohibited use. An employee may not use oleoresin of capsicum under [any of] the following:
DOC 333.16(3)(b)
(b) Toward an offender merely because the offender refuses to follow orders.
DOC 333.16(4)
(4) Approved products. An employee shall carry and use only products and delivery systems approved by the department.
DOC 333.16(5)
(5) Medical care. An employee shall immediately provide medical attention to the person exposed to oleoresin of capsicum.
DOC 333.16(6)
(6) Documentation. The employee involved in the use of oleoresin of capsicum shall document its use according to department policy and procedure.
DOC 333.16(7)
(7) Firearms or other weapons. No employee may carry or use a firearm or other weapons while on duty, except as permitted under
s. DOC 333.16 (2).
DOC 333.16 History
History: Cr.
Register, February, 1993, No. 446, eff. 3-1-93; r. and recr.
Register, April, 1997, No. 496, eff. 5-1-97.
DOC 333.17(1)(1)
Plan. The administrator shall develop and annually review and update a written plan to be implemented if an escape occurs from a DIS placement. The plan shall provide for all of the following:
DOC 333.17(1)(a)
(a) If DIS staff believe that an inmate may have escaped because the inmate has left an assigned area, or has not returned to the DIS residence on schedule, the electronic monitoring equipment indicates someone has tampered with it or DIS staff have received other relevant information, DIS staff shall attempt to contact the inmate.
DOC 333.17(1)(b)
(b) If DIS staff believe, for the reasons set forth in
par. (a), the inmate has escaped or if an inmate is 4 or more hours late returning to the DIS residence without authorization from appropriate DIS staff, DIS staff shall communicate an apprehension request on the inmate to law enforcement agencies.
DOC 333.17(1)(c)
(c) After an apprehension request has been made for the inmate, the escape shall be reported orally and in writing to the administrator.
DOC 333.17(1)(d)
(d) DIS staff shall notify the administrator and law enforcement agencies orally and in writing when an inmate who has escaped is apprehended.
DOC 333.17(2)
(2) Reports of escapes. Reports of escapes required to be made under
sub. (1) shall include, if known:
DOC 333.17(2)(e)
(e) A brief evaluation of the factors which may have contributed to the escape.
DOC 333.17(2)(f)
(f) The identification of persons who may have information about the escape.
DOC 333.17(3)
(3) Order to duty. In the event of an escape, the administrator may order any off-duty staff member to duty.
DOC 333.17(4)
(4) Authority of hostage. If a DIS staff member, including the administrator, is taken as a hostage in an escape or escape attempt, that hostage has no authority to order any action or inaction by DIS staff. Any orders issued by a hostage shall be disregarded by the DIS staff.
DOC 333.17 History
History: Cr.
Register, February, 1993, No. 446, eff. 3-1-93.
DOC 333.18
DOC 333.18
Search of DIS inmate's residence. DOC 333.18(1)(1) A search of a DIS 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 DIS staff member. There is no requirement that there be any evidence that contraband is concealed in the residence before a search is conducted.
DOC 333.18(2)
(2) Before the search occurs, it shall be approved orally or in writing by a DIS supervisor unless exigent circumstances, such as suspicion the inmate will destroy contraband or use a weapon, require search without approval.
DOC 333.18(3)
(3) There shall be a written report of all searches conducted under
sub. (1). This report shall be prepared by the DIS staff who conducted the search. The report shall state:
DOC 333.18(3)(a)
(a) The identity of the DIS staff who conducted the search and the supervisor who approved it.
DOC 333.18(3)(c)
(c) The identity of the inmate whose residence or property was searched.
DOC 333.18(3)(e)
(e) The reason for conducting the search. If the search was a random search, the report shall state that fact.
DOC 333.18(3)(g)
(g) Whether any damage was done to the premises during the search.
DOC 333.18(4)
(4) If any objects were seized or property was 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 its replacement cost.
DOC 333.18(5)
(5) In conducting a search, DIS staff shall disturb the effects of the inmate as little as possible, consistent with thoroughness.
DOC 333.18(6)
(6) DIS staff shall not read legal materials belonging to the inmate during a search.
DOC 333.18 History
History: Cr.
Register, February, 1993, No. 446, eff. 3-1-93.
DOC 333.19(1)
(1) Searches of inmates approved for DIS placements shall comply with
s. DOC 306.16, modified as follows:
DOC 333.19(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 DIS placement may be conducted by DIS staff 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 333.19(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 333.19(1)(c)
(c) In addition to the reasons for a body contents search listed under
s. DOC 306.16 (5), a body contents search may be conducted under the following circumstances:
DOC 333.19(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 333.19(1)(c)4.
4. As part of a random testing program of all DIS inmates. Selection of inmates for random testing may not be done for the purpose of harassing or intimidating inmates; or
DOC 333.19(1)(c)5.
5. As DIS supervisory staff determine to be appropriate, if an inmate has a history of alcohol or other drug abuse.
