Subchapter II — Facility and Physical Environment
DOC 346.08 Construction plans. DOC 346.09 Physical environment of new or substantially remodeled youth detention facilities. DOC 346.10 Physical environment of juvenile detention facilities constructed or substantially remodeled on or after November 1, 2010 but prior to August 1, 2025. DOC 346.11 Physical environment of juvenile detention facilities constructed on or after October 1, 1994, but prior to November 1, 2010. Subchapter III — Admission and Release
DOC 346.12 Admission and screening. DOC 346.13 Classification. Subchapter IV — Staffing
Subchapter V — Food Service and Nutrition
Subchapter VI — Health and Mental Health Care
DOC 346.19 Health screening. DOC 346.20 Health care assessment. DOC 346.22 Mental health care. DOC 346.23 Suicide and self-harm prevention. DOC 346.25 Medical records. Subchapter VII — Resources for Youth
DOC 346.26 Clothing, towels, and bedding. DOC 346.27 Commissary services. DOC 346.29 Communication. DOC 346.32 Religious practices. DOC 346.34 Grievance procedure. Subchapter VIII — Programs and Services.
DOC 346.37 Leisure activities, recreation, and exercise. Subchapter IX — Safety and Security
DOC 346.38 Security practices. DOC 346.39 Observation of youth. DOC 346.40 Administrative confinement. DOC 346.42 Use of mechanical restraints. DOC 346.43 Fire safety and emergency preparedness. Subchapter X — Behavior Management
DOC 346.45 Disciplinary procedures. DOC 346.46 Review of behavior management. Subchapter XI — Hygiene and Sanitation
Subchapter XII — Youth Portion of a County Jail
DOC 346.49 Admission criteria. DOC 346.51 Existing facilities. DOC 346.52 Staffing plan. Subchapter XIII — Collocated with a Secured Residential Care Center for Children and Youth
DOC 346.53 Applicability. DOC 346.54 Staffing plan. DOC 346.55 Physical space. Subchapter XIV — Collocated with an Adult Facility
DOC 346.56 Applicability. DOC 346.58 Staffing plan. Ch. DOC 346 NoteNote: Chapter HSS 346 was renumbered Chapter DOC 346 and revised under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 1., 2., 6. and 7., Stats., Register, April, 1990, No. 412. Chapter DOC 346, as it existed on October 31, 2010 was repealed and a new chapter DOC 346 was created effective November 1, 2010. Chapter DOC 346 as it existed on July 31, 2025, was repealed and a new chapter DOC 346 was created effective August 1, 2025, Register July 2025 No. 835. Ch. DOC 346 NoteNote: This chapter applies to the Department of Corrections and the Department of Children and Families according to their respective responsibilities as designated in ch. 938, Stats., until such time as each of the departments can adopt separate rules. DOC 346.01DOC 346.01 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to establish minimum standards for the approval, design, construction, maintenance, and operations of youth detention facilities and youth portions of county jails and the youth detention portion of a secured residential care center for children and youth. DOC 346.01 HistoryHistory: CR 24-065: cr. Register July 2025 No. 835, eff. 8-1-25. DOC 346.02 HistoryHistory: CR 24-065: cr. Register July 2025 No. 835, eff. 8-1-25. DOC 346.03DOC 346.03 Applicability. The provisions of this chapter apply to youth detention facilities, youth portions of county jails, and the youth detention portion of a secured residential care center for children and youth. DOC 346.03 HistoryHistory: CR 24-065: cr. Register July 2025 No. 835, eff. 8-1-25. DOC 346.04DOC 346.04 Definitions. In this chapter: DOC 346.04(1)(1) “Administrative confinement” means a nonpunitive confinement of a youth because the youth’s behavior presents a danger to others or poses a serious risk to facility security, including escape or disturbance. DOC 346.04(2)(2) “Assessment” means a process for identifying the risks, needs, and protective factors of youth by using an objective and validated assessment tool. DOC 346.04(3)(3) “Body cavity search” means a manual inspection of the anal or vaginal cavity of a youth conducted by means of any instrument, apparatus, finger, or object. DOC 346.04(4)(4) “Classification” means a process for determining the needs and requirements of those for whom confinement has been ordered and for assigning them to living units and programs according to their needs and existing resources. DOC 346.04(5)(5) “Construction plans” mean the site plans, drawings, and specifications for construction or remodeling of a facility. DOC 346.04(6)(6) “Contraband” means any item not allowed in a facility by the superintendent. DOC 346.04(7)(7) “Dayroom” means an area contiguous to each living unit that is usable and accessible by youth and designed and used for leisure activities but not for sleeping purposes. DOC 346.04(8)(8) “Department” means the department of corrections. DOC 346.04(9)(9) “Detention strength” means strong enough to resist damage youth could inflict and to maintain safety and security and prevent youth from harming themselves or others. DOC 346.04(10)(10) “Dormitory” means a room used for sleeping purposes and designed for occupancy by 3 or more youth. DOC 346.04(11)(11) “Facility” means a youth detention facility, the youth portion of a county jail, or the youth detention portion of a secured residential care center for children and youth. DOC 346.04(12)(12) “Force” means intentional physical contact between staff and youth to overcome resistance or to compel youth to act or to refrain from acting in a particular way. DOC 346.04(13)(13) “Health care assessment” means a process whereby a youth’s health status is evaluated by a qualified health care professional through a physical examination, including questioning the patient about symptoms. DOC 346.04(14)(14) “Holding room” means a secure room designed for holding one or more youth of the same gender for the purpose of processing admissions, releases, investigations, or court appearances.
