Chapter DOC 373

DOC 373.23 DOC 373.23 Unauthorized group activity.

DOC 373.23(1) (1) In this section, “group” means a gang, cult or faction or other formal or informal association of youth.

DOC 373.23(2) (2) A youth may not do any of the following:

DOC 373.23(2)(a) (a) Encourage, direct, command, hire, coerce, recruit or signal another person to participate in a group not authorized by the superintendent.

DOC 373.23(2)(b) (b) Communicate verbally, in writing or by gesture, symbol or action about an unauthorized group matter or to demonstrate affiliation with an unauthorized group.

DOC 373.23(2)(c) (c) Wear, display or have in the youth’s possession the clothing, jewelry, colors or other symbols of an unauthorized group to demonstrate affiliation with the group. This includes the cutting, styling or wearing of the youth’s hair or the wearing of clothes in a manner which demonstrates affiliation with an unauthorized group, or the depiction of the symbols of the group affiliation on a person’s body or on things including arts and crafts projects.

DOC 373.23 History History: Cr. Register, June, 2000, No. 534, eff. 7-1-00.

DOC 373.24 DOC 373.24 Group resistance. A youth may not do any of the following:

DOC 373.24(1) (1) Participate in any group action with other youth, contrary to this chapter, facility policies and procedures or a verbal directive from staff, whether or not the group action creates a serious danger of harm to persons or property.

DOC 373.24(2) (2) Join in or solicit another to join in any group petition, gathering, or statement, except that the following actions are not prohibited:

DOC 373.24(2)(a) (a) Group complaints authorized by s. DOC 380.04 (5).

DOC 373.24(2)(b) (b) Group petitions to courts.

DOC 373.24(2)(c) (c) Authorized actions by authorized groups.

DOC 373.24(3) (3) Participate in any activity associated with any security threat group or possess any written materials, symbols, or symbolism related to a security threat group.

DOC 373.24 History History: Cr. Register, June, 2000, No. 534, eff. 7-1-00; CR 24-040: am. (1), cr. (3) Register June 2025 No. 834, eff. 7-1-25.

DOC 373.25 DOC 373.25 Disguising identity. A youth may not do any of the following:

DOC 373.25(1) (1) Conceal, alter or disguise personal appearance in an attempt to prevent identification.

DOC 373.25(2) (2) Use any items or materials to make a representation of himself or herself without authorization of staff.

DOC 373.25 History History: Cr. Register, June, 2000, No. 534, eff. 7-1-00.

DOC 373.26 DOC 373.26 Escape. Unless authorized, a youth may not do any of the following:

DOC 373.26(1) (1) Leave the facility.

DOC 373.26(2) (2) Violate the directives of staff as to where the youth may be and for what time period the youth may be at the designated place.

DOC 373.26(3) (3) Fail to return to the facility or other designated facility from any approved leave.

DOC 373.26 History History: Cr. Register, June, 2000, No. 534, eff. 7-1-00 CR 24-040: am. (1), (3) Register June 2025 No. 834, eff. 7-1-25.

subch. IV of ch. DOC 373 Subchapter IV — Conduct Rules Relating to Order

DOC 373.27 DOC 373.27 Inappropriate sexual conduct. A youth may not engage in any of the following inappropriate sexual conduct:

DOC 373.27(1) (1) Requesting, soliciting, hiring or communicating with another person in any manner, including orally or in writing, to have sexual intercourse, as defined in s. DOC 373.15 or sexual contact, as described in s. DOC 373.16.

DOC 373.27(2) (2) Exposing, touching or gesturing to the youth’s own intimate parts to attract the attention of another person or using sexually explicit communication.

DOC 373.27(3) (3) Touching an animal for the purpose of causing sexual arousal or gratification to the youth or another person.

DOC 373.27 History History: Cr. Register, June, 2000, No. 534, eff. 7-1-00; CR 24-040: r. (2) Register June 2025 No. 834, eff. 7-1-25; (1) renumbered to (intro.) under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 1., Stats., Register June 2025 No. 834.

DOC 373.28 DOC 373.28 Obstruction.

DOC 373.28(1) (1) In this subsection, “obstruct or resist” means to try to prevent or impede a change in placement location by passive or aggressive use of one’s body or another object. A youth may not physically obstruct or resist staff’s attempt to change the physical location of the youth or another youth.

DOC 373.28(2) (2) In this subsection, “obstruct or impede” means to try to diminish staff’s ability to visually monitor or supervise a youth by use of one’s body, another person or an object. A youth may not obstruct or impede staff’s ability to visually monitor the youth or another youth.

DOC 373.28 History History: Cr. Register, June, 2000, No. 534, eff. 7-1-00.

DOC 373.29 DOC 373.29 Refusal to comply. A youth may not refuse to comply with any verbal or written directive from staff.

DOC 373.29 History History: Cr. Register, June, 2000, No. 534, eff. 7-1-00; correction made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats., Register, June, 2000, No. 534; CR 24-040: r. and recr. Register June 2025 No. 834, eff. 7-1-25.

DOC 373.30 DOC 373.30 Disrespect. A youth may not show disrespect for another person by behavior directed at that person, whether or not the person is present, which is audible or observable and includes, but is not limited to, derogatory or profane writing, oral remarks, gestures, name-calling or yelling.

DOC 373.30 History History: Cr. Register, June, 2000, No. 534, eff. 7-1-00.

DOC 373.31 DOC 373.31 Soliciting staff. Unless authorized, a youth may not do any of the following:

DOC 373.31(1) (1) Give or offer to give anything having more than nominal value to staff or family of staff.

DOC 373.31(2) (2) Request or accept anything having more than nominal value from staff or family of staff.

DOC 373.31(3) (3) Buy, rent, lease or borrow anything from, or sell, rent, lease or lend anything to staff or family of staff.

DOC 373.31(4) (4) Request that staff or family of staff buy, rent, lease or borrow anything for the youth.

DOC 373.31 History History: Cr. Register, June, 2000, No. 534, eff. 7-1-00.

DOC 373.32 DOC 373.32 Lying. A youth may not do any of the following:

DOC 373.32(1) (1) Make an oral or written statement that the youth knows is false or misleading.

DOC 373.32(2) (2) Withhold or misrepresent information.

DOC 373.32 History History: Cr. Register, June, 2000, No. 534, eff. 7-1-00; CR 24-040: r. and recr. Register June 2025 No. 834, eff. 7-1-25.

DOC 373.33 DOC 373.33 Disruptive conduct. A youth may not engage in or cause conduct within the sight or hearing of others which is unusually loud, offensive or vulgar, including arguments, yelling, loud noises, horseplay, loud talking and other behavior, which may disrupt the normal functioning of the facility, any area within the facility or any other area to which the youth is assigned.

DOC 373.33 History History: Cr. Register, June, 2000, No. 534, eff. 7-1-00; CR 24-040: am. Register June 2025 No. 834, eff. 7-1-25.

DOC 373.34 DOC 373.34 Violating boundaries. A youth may not do any of the following:

DOC 373.34(1) (1) Intentionally touch with a body part or an object any part of another person, either directly or through clothing, or cause it to be touched by another with or without the consent of that person.

DOC 373.34(2) (2) Intentionally make staff feel uncomfortable through verbal or nonverbal communication, including comments of a sexual nature or comments regarding the personal lives of staff.

DOC 373.34 History History: Cr. Register, June, 2000, No. 534, eff. 7-1-00; CR 24-040: r. and recr. Register June 2025 No. 834, eff. 7-1-25.

DOC 373.35 DOC 373.35 Unauthorized forms of communication. A youth who does any of the following is guilty of unauthorized forms of communication:

DOC 373.35(1) (1) Communicates with another person by a method or with a device not authorized by the department.

DOC 373.35(2) (2) Communicates with persons where a court order exists prohibiting contact.

DOC 373.35(3) (3) Communicates with persons with whom the department has prohibited contact.

DOC 373.35(4) (4) Communicates with a victim of a crime for which the youth has been convicted, or a read-in-offense, or victim’s family unless approved by the superintendent.

DOC 373.35(5) (5) Communicates in a manner that harms, harasses, or intimidates any person.

DOC 373.35(6) (6) Communicates in a manner that is intended to be in code or in a manner that hinders staff’s ability to readily translate, understand or interpret the communication.

DOC 373.35 History History: Cr. Register, June, 2000, No. 534, eff. 7-1-00; CR 24-040: r. and recr. Register June 2025 No. 834, eff. 7-1-25.

DOC 373.36 DOC 373.36 Enterprise and fraud.

DOC 373.36(1) (1) A youth may not engage in any unauthorized activity involving the exchange of money, property, or service. Any youth who was engaged in any lawful business or enterprise prior to admission shall disengage from the operation of it in a manner determined by the superintendent.

DOC 373.36(2) (2) A youth may not offer to buy or order any item intending not to pay for it.

DOC 373.36 History History: Cr. Register, June, 2000, No. 534, eff. 7-1-00.

subch. V of ch. DOC 373 Subchapter V — Conduct Rules Relating to Property

DOC 373.37 DOC 373.37 Counterfeiting and forgery.

DOC 373.37(1) (1) A youth may not make or alter any of the following:

DOC 373.37(1)(a) (a) Any document so that it appears to have been made, signed, initialed or stamped either by someone else, or at a different time or with different provisions.

DOC 373.37(1)(b) (b) Any postage stamp or postal cancellation mark.

DOC 373.37(2) (2) A youth may not knowingly use a forged, counterfeit, or altered document, postage stamp or postal cancellation mark.

DOC 373.37 History History: Cr. Register, June, 2000, No. 534, eff. 7-1-00.

DOC 373.38 DOC 373.38 Unauthorized use of or access to records. Unless authorized, a youth may not read, gather or disclose information in facility records about another youth.

DOC 373.38 History History: Cr. Register, June, 2000, No. 534, eff. 7-1-00; CR 24-040: am. Register June 2025 No. 834, eff. 7-1-25.

DOC 373.39 DOC 373.39 Theft. In this section, “steal” means obtain or retain the possession of or title to the property of another with intent to deprive the owner of it without the consent of the owner. A youth may not steal the property of another person or the state.

DOC 373.39 History History: Cr. Register, June, 2000, No. 534, eff. 7-1-00.

DOC 373.40 DOC 373.40 Property damage or alteration.

DOC 373.40(1) (1) A youth may not intentionally, negligently or recklessly damage, destroy or alter the property of another person or state property.

DOC 373.40(2) (2) Unless authorized, a youth may not damage or destroy his or her personal property.

DOC 373.40 History History: Cr. Register, June, 2000, No. 534, eff. 7-1-00.

DOC 373.41 DOC 373.41 Arson. A youth may not start a fire unless authorized by staff.

DOC 373.41 History History: Cr. Register, June, 2000, No. 534, eff. 7-1-00.

DOC 373.42 DOC 373.42 Causing an explosion. A youth may not cause an explosion.

DOC 373.42 History History: Cr. Register, June, 2000, No. 534, eff. 7-1-00.

DOC 373.43 DOC 373.43 Creating a safety hazard. A youth may not create a safety hazard. This includes, but is not limited to, the misuse of electrical outlets, electrical equipment and machinery or activities such as tampering with doors or locks or rendering floors slippery with water or another agent.

DOC 373.43 History History: Cr. Register, June, 2000, No. 534, eff. 7-1-00.

DOC 373.44 DOC 373.44 Transfer of property or services. Unless authorized, a youth may not do any of the following:

DOC 373.44(1) (1) Give, sell or lend property or services to another person.