DOC 373.23 History
History: Cr.
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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, institution 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 History
History: Cr.
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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.
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DOC 373.26
DOC 373.26
Escape. Unless authorized, a youth may not do any of the following:
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 institution or other designated facility from any approved leave.
DOC 373.26 History
History: Cr.
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DOC 373.27
DOC 373.27
Inappropriate sexual conduct. DOC 373.27(1)(1)
A youth may not engage in any of the following inappropriate sexual conduct:
DOC 373.27(1)(a)
(a) 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(1)(b)
(b) 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(1)(c)
(c) Touching an animal for the purpose of causing sexual arousal or gratification to the youth or another person.
DOC 373.27(2)
(2) Any contact with another person is prohibited, except when the contact is appropriate and permissible under institution policy.
DOC 373.27 History
History: Cr.
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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.
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DOC 373.29
DOC 373.29
Disobeying orders. A youth may not disobey any verbal or written directive to the youth from staff.
DOC 373.29 History
History: Cr.
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Register, June, 2000, No. 534.
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.
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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.
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DOC 373.32
DOC 373.32
Lying. A youth may not make an oral or written statement that the youth knows is false or misleading.
DOC 373.32 History
History: Cr.
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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 institution, any area within the institution or any other area to which the youth is assigned.
DOC 373.33 History
History: Cr.
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DOC 373.34
DOC 373.34
Talking when prohibited. Each institution shall post specific policies and procedures stating the times and places talking is forbidden or limited. A youth may not talk during those times, in those places or in a manner contrary to the institution policies and procedures, unless at least one of the following applies:
DOC 373.34(1)
(1) The youth is replying to a question addressed to the youth by staff.
DOC 373.34(2)
(2) Talking at that time and place is necessary for the physical health and safety of the youth or another person.
DOC 373.34 History
History: Cr.
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DOC 373.35
DOC 373.35
Unauthorized forms of communication. Unless authorized, a youth may not communicate by passing notes, using sign language, if sign language is not the youth's primary method of communication, using a language other than English, unless a youth's primary language is not English, using signals, or by unauthorized use of a telephone or mail or any other communication device, method or code. Any document or property, that is passed to or made available to another, is considered a means of communication under this section.
DOC 373.35 History
History: Cr.
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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.
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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(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.
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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 institution records about another youth.
DOC 373.38 History
History: Cr.
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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.
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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.
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DOC 373.41
DOC 373.41
Arson. A youth may not start a fire unless authorized by staff.
DOC 373.41 History
History: Cr.
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DOC 373.42
DOC 373.42
Causing an explosion. A youth may not cause an explosion.
DOC 373.42 History
History: Cr.
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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.
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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.
DOC 373.44(2)
(2) Receive, accept, buy or borrow property or services from another person.
DOC 373.44(3)
(3) Barter or exchange property or services with another person.
DOC 373.44 History
History: Cr.
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DOC 373.45
DOC 373.45
Unauthorized possession of money. DOC 373.45(1)(a)
(a) “Negotiable instrument" means a check or other written statement, signed by the maker or drawer, which contains an unconditional promise to pay which is payable on demand or at a specified time and which is payable to the order of the bearer.
DOC 373.45(1)(b)
(b) “Possess" means have on a youth's person, in the youth's quarters, in the youth's locker or otherwise under the youth's control in the institution.
DOC 373.45(2)
(2) Unless authorized, a youth may not possess coins or paper money, a check, money order, savings bond or any other negotiable instrument.
DOC 373.45 History
History: Cr.
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DOC 373.46
DOC 373.46
Intoxicants and paraphernalia. DOC 373.46(1)(1)
In this section, “intoxicating substance" means anything which, if taken into the body, may alter or impair normal mental or physical functions or is represented to do so, including, but not limited to, alcoholic drinks, lysergic acid diethylamide, also known as LSD, heroin, cocaine, marijuana, alcohol, paint thinner and unauthorized glues. Medications taken consistent with a proper prescription in accordance with law are not intoxicating substances.
DOC 373.46(2)
(2) A youth may not knowingly possess, distribute or use an intoxicating substance, or have knowledge of, but fail to report another person's possession, distribution or use of an intoxicating substance.
