Chapter DHS 98

DHS 98.03(6) (6) “Commitment term” or “term” means that period of time during which the client is under commitment to the department.

DHS 98.03(7) (7) “Conditionally transferred or released” means released from an institution to field supervision, in accordance with s. 51.37 (9), Stats.

DHS 98.03(8) (8) “Conditions” means specific regulations imposed on the client by the court or the department.

DHS 98.03(9) (9) “Contacts” means communications between an agent and a client or collateral.

DHS 98.03(10) (10) “Department” means the Wisconsin department of health services.

DHS 98.03(11) (11) “Department of corrections cashier” means the cashier whose services are provided to the department under contract for the purposes set out in s. DHS 98.07.

DHS 98.03(12) (12) “Discharge” means the successful completion of the term of supervision by a client.

DHS 98.03(13) (13) “Division” means the department’s division of care and treatment facilities or an organization under contract to the department to carry out responsibilities of the division under this chapter.

DHS 98.03(14) (14) “Field staff” or “staff” means the professional and paraprofessional workers of the department or under contract to the department assigned the responsibility for the control and supervision of clients and provision of program services to clients.

DHS 98.03(15) (15) “Field supervision” or “supervision” means the control and supervision of clients exercised by field staff.

DHS 98.03(16) (16) “Intoxicating substance” means anything which if taken into the body may alter or impair normal mental or physical functions, including lysergic acid diethylamide, cocaine, marijuana, alcohol or any controlled substance as defined in ch. 961, Stats.

DHS 98.03(16m) (16m) ‘‘Lie detector” means a polygraph, deceptograph, voice stress analyzer, psychological stress evaluator or other similar device, whether mechanical or electrical, that is used, or the results of which are used, to render a diagnostic opinion about the honesty or dishonesty of an individual.

DHS 98.03(16r) (16r) ‘‘Lie detector examination process” means the entire process of lie detector testing, including completion of any preliminary questionnaires, pretest questions, baseline questions and the actual lie detector testing, and post-testing interrogation.

DHS 98.03(17) (17) “Physical custody” means actual custody of the person in the absence of a court order granting custody to the physical custodian.

DHS 98.03(17m) (17m) ‘‘Polygraph” means an instrument that fulfills all of the following requirements:

DHS 98.03(17m)(a) (a) Records continuously, visually, permanently and simultaneously any changes in cardiovascular, respiratory and electrodermal patterns as minimum instrumentation standards.

DHS 98.03(17m)(b) (b) Is used, or the results of which are used, to render a diagnostic opinion about the honesty or dishonesty of an individual.

DHS 98.03(18) (18) “Referral” means the introduction of a client to an agency or service to obtain necessary or desired assistance.

DHS 98.03(19) (19) “Regional chief” means that employee of the department or person under contract to the department responsible for the administration of the program of field supervision under this chapter in a particular area of the state, or designee.

DHS 98.03(20) (20) “Reporting” means the required contact between the agent and client determined by the rules or conditions of supervision.

DHS 98.03(21) (21) “Revocation” means the removal of a client from supervision in accordance with s. 971.17 (3) (e) or 980.08 (6m), Stats.

DHS 98.03(22) (22) “Rules” means those written departmental regulations applicable to a specific client under supervision.

DHS 98.03(23) (23) “Secretary” means the secretary of the department.

DHS 98.03(24) (24) “Sex offender” means a person committed to the department who meets any of the criteria specified in s. 301.45 (1g), Stats.

DHS 98.03(25) (25) “Sexually violent person” has the meaning prescribed in s. 980.01 (7), Stats.

DHS 98.03(26) (26) “Supervised release” means the status of a person found by a court or a jury under s. 980.05 (5), Stats., to be a sexually violent person and ordered by the court under s. 980.06, Stats., to be committed to the department for control, care and treatment but with the control, care and treatment provided in the community rather than in a secure mental health unit or facility.

DHS 98.03(27) (27) “Supervisor” means an employee of the department or a person under contract to the department responsible for the supervision of agents.

DHS 98.03(28) (28) “Transfer” means the change of a client assignment to a new agent in accordance with this chapter.

DHS 98.03(29) (29) “Waiver” means the written relinquishment of known rights by a client.

DHS 98.03(30) (30) “Working day” means any day, Monday through Friday, except a legal holiday.

DHS 98.03 History History: Cr. Register, July, 1992, No. 439, eff. 8-1-92; emerg. am. (21) eff. 10-1-94; emerg. cr. (23g); (23m) eff. 10-1-94; am. (21), cr. (23g), (23m), Register, April, 1995, No. 472, eff. 5-1-95; cr. (16m), (16r), (17m) and (24) and renum. (23g) to (27) to be (25) to (30), Register, May, 1999, No. 521, eff. 6-1-99; corrections in (16), (21) and (24) made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats., Register December 2004 No. 588; correction in (10) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 6., Stats., Register November 2008 No. 635.

subch. II of ch. DHS 98 Subchapter II — Client under Supervision

DHS 98.04 DHS 98.04 Field supervision.

DHS 98.04(1) (1) General. Supervision is a mechanism of control and an attempt to guide clients into socially appropriate ways of living. Field staff are to provide individualized supervision of clients in a manner consistent with the goals and objectives of this chapter. Specifically, field staff are to attempt to help clients be successfully reassimilated into the community, help clients adjust to and cope with community living, reduce crime, and protect the public.

DHS 98.04(2) (2) Agent responsibilities. An agent shall abide by this chapter. An agent’s responsibilities upon receiving a client for control and supervision shall include:

DHS 98.04(2)(a) (a) Obtaining information necessary for appropriate supervision and control of the client;

DHS 98.04(2)(b) (b) Evaluating the client’s needs and security risk and classifying the client’s supervision as intensive, maximum, medium or minimum in accordance with sub. (4);

DHS 98.04(2)(c) (c) Determining the short-term and long-term goals and objectives of the client’s overall supervision consistent with the court order;

DHS 98.04(2)(d) (d) Establishing written rules of supervision that supplement existing court-imposed conditions, and providing the client with a copy of them;

DHS 98.04(2)(e) (e) Informing the client of the possible consequences of not abiding by the rules and conditions of supervision;

DHS 98.04(2)(f) (f) Explaining the conditions and rules of supervision and the reporting requirements immediately upon the client’s reception to field supervision in a manner the client can understand;

DHS 98.04(2)(g) (g) Informing the client of the client complaint process under s. DHS 98.10;

DHS 98.04(2)(h) (h) As necessary, providing individualized counseling designed to foster growth and development of the client;

DHS 98.04(2)(i) (i) Informing the client of local law enforcement registration requirements that apply to the client;

DHS 98.04(2)(j) (j) Monitoring the client’s compliance with the conditions and rules of supervision to ensure that the client is appropriately controlled and the public is protected;

DHS 98.04(2)(k) (k) Periodically reassessing the client’s needs and risks, and reevaluating the client’s supervision in light of meeting those needs;

DHS 98.04(2)(L) (L) Making appropriate referrals to other agencies for client services;

DHS 98.04(2)(m) (m) Maintaining complete and accurate case records for each client under supervision in accordance with s. DHS 98.27;

DHS 98.04(2)(n) (n) Monitoring the client’s progress where services are provided by another agency and evaluating the need for continuation of the services;

DHS 98.04(2)(o) (o) Recommending transfer, discharge, revocation and any other appropriate actions under this chapter or otherwise, for the necessary care and control of the client and the protection of the public consistent with the purposes, goals and objectives under this chapter;

DHS 98.04(2)(p) (p) Supervising persons committed under ss. 971.14, 971.17 and 980.06, Stats., who are conditionally released by the court or conditionally transferred by the department or who are on supervised release, in accordance with the agreement between the department and the department of corrections;

DHS 98.04(2)(q) (q) Conducting periodic institution contacts with institutionalized clients when necessary;

DHS 98.04(2)(r) (r) Reporting child abuse cases under s. 48.981, Stats., to the appropriate authority;

DHS 98.04(2)(s) (s) Reporting to a supervisor as directed on the status of all clients under supervision;

DHS 98.04(2)(t) (t) Maintaining an effective and cooperative working relationship with public and private client service agencies;

DHS 98.04(2)(u) (u) Reporting all violations of the criminal law by clients to a supervisor or appropriate law enforcement authority; and

DHS 98.04(2)(v) (v) Assisting in the development of release plans in accordance with s. DHS 98.05.

DHS 98.04(3) (3) Rules and conditions of supervision. When supervision begins, an agent shall meet with a client to review or develop written rules and specific conditions of the client’s supervision, or both. These rules shall require that the client:

DHS 98.04(3)(a) (a) Avoid all conduct which is in violation of state statutes or municipal or county ordinances or which is not in the best interests of the public or the client’s rehabilitation;

DHS 98.04(3)(b) (b) Report all arrests and police contacts to an agent within 72 hours;

DHS 98.04(3)(c) (c) Make every effort to accept the opportunities and counseling offered by supervision;

DHS 98.04(3)(d) (d) Inform the agent of his or her whereabouts and activities as directed;

DHS 98.04(3)(e) (e) Submit a written monthly report to the agent and any other relevant information as may be required;

DHS 98.04(3)(f) (f) Secure advance approval from an agent for a change of residence or employment, except that in the event of a housing or employment emergency notify the agent of the change within 72 hours;

DHS 98.04(3)(g) (g) Obtain advance permission from an agent to purchase, trade, sell or operate a motor vehicle;

DHS 98.04(3)(h) (h) Secure advance approval from an agent to borrow money or purchase on credit;

DHS 98.04(3)(i) (i) Obtain advance permission from an agent to purchase, possess, own or carry a firearm or other weapon. An agent may not grant a client permission to possess a firearm if the client is prohibited from possessing a firearm under s. 941.29, Stats., or federal law;

DHS 98.04(3)(j) (j) Make himself or herself available for searches or tests ordered by the agent including but not limited to urinalysis, breathalizer, and the taking of blood samples or search of residence or any other property under his or her control;

DHS 98.04(3)(k) (k) May not live, work, travel or be trained or educated in another state, because persons committed to the department under s. 971.17 or 980.06, Stats., are not covered by the interstate compact under s. 304.13, Stats., or by s. 304.135, Stats.; and

DHS 98.04(3)(L) (L) If committed under s. 971.17 or 980.06, Stats., may have his or her conditional or supervised release revoked only by the releasing court.

DHS 98.04(3)(m) (m) Submit to the lie detector examination process under s. DHS 98.31 as directed by the department.

DHS 98.04(3)(n) (n) Pay fees for the lie detector examination process under ss. DHS 98.31 (5) and 98.32 and comply with any required department procedures regarding payment of fees.

DHS 98.04(4) (4) Levels of supervision. Monitoring of a client by an agent shall be done through one of 3 levels of supervision, as follows, unless modified by the administrator of the department of corrections, division of probation and parole:

DHS 98.04(4)(a) (a) Maximum level of supervision. Maximum supervision shall require a minimum of one face to face contact with the client by an agent every 14 days. A home visit shall be made at least once every 30 days unless this requirement is waived by a supervisor in writing, and collateral contacts shall be made by the agent as deemed appropriate. The client shall submit a monthly report to the agent personally which includes verification of the client’s residence and employment.

DHS 98.04(4)(b) (b) Medium level of supervision. Medium supervision shall require a minimum of at least one face to face contact with the client by an agent every 30 days. A home visit shall be made at least once every 60 days unless this requirement is waived by a supervisor, and collateral contacts by the agent shall be made as deemed appropriate. The client shall submit a monthly report to the agent personally which includes verification of the client’s residence and employment as required.

DHS 98.04(4)(c) (c) Minimum level of supervision. Minimum supervision shall require a minimum of one face to face contact with the client by an agent every 90 days. Home visits by the agent shall be made as deemed appropriate. The client shall submit a periodic report, and shall verify his or her residence and employment once every month. The monthly report may be mailed rather than submitted in person if a supervisor approves.

DHS 98.04(5) (5) Reassessment. Any time after the client’s most recent reassessment, the agent shall determine whether the client shall be placed in a different level of supervision consistent with the needs and risks of the client. The determination shall be based only upon the agent’s assessment of the appropriate supervision necessary to provide for the proper care and control of the client and the protection of the public subject to the written approval of a supervisor.

DHS 98.04(6) (6) Action in the event of noncompliance. If a client fails to comply with the written conditions or rules of his or her supervision, that failure may result in modification of conditions or rules of supervision or revocation.

DHS 98.04 History History: Cr. Register, July, 1992, No. 439, eff. 8-1-92; emerg. am. (2) (p) eff. 10-1-94; am. (2) (p), (3) (j), renum. (3) (k) to (3) (L) and am., cr. (3) (k), Register, April, 1995, No. 472, eff. 5-1-95; am. (3) (L) and cr. (3) (m) and (n), Register, May, 1999, No. 521, eff. 6-1-99.

DHS 98.05 DHS 98.05 Prerelease planning. The prerelease plan shall be prepared by the client and institution staff or by the department and the county department under s. 51.42, Stats., as appropriate. After the client and institution or the department and county department under s. 51.42, Stats., have prepared a proposed plan, the agent shall investigate the plan, comment as to its appropriateness and suggest modifications if necessary. The results of the investigation shall be reported to the institution or department promptly, so the results may be included in the institution’s report to the committing court.

DHS 98.05 History History: Cr. Register, July, 1992, No. 439, eff. 8-1-92.

DHS 98.06 DHS 98.06 Notice to law enforcement of client release to supervision. Before releasing a client to field supervision, the department shall notify the municipal police department and the county sheriff in the area where the individual will reside, unless the municipal police department or the county sheriff’s office has submitted to the department a written statement waiving the right to be notified.

DHS 98.06 History History: Cr. Register, July, 1992, No. 439, eff. 8-1-92.

DHS 98.07 DHS 98.07 Funds, property and loans.

DHS 98.07(1) (1) In this section, “financial resources” means any special benefits the client is eligible for, e.g., benefits from the social security or veteran’s administration or railroad retirement fund, any income earned by the client, any money in a savings or checking account controlled by the client, any unearned income given to the client, e.g., from family or friends, and any income the client receives through inheritances, grants or income tax refund.

DHS 98.07(2) (2) An agent may assist in the management of the financial resources of a client. When an agent manages money under this section, the agent shall specify the reason the client’s money is being managed and the facts supporting that reason. The management of the client’s funds may be done only through a savings account in the client’s name administered in accordance with this section and only if one of the following applies:

DHS 98.07(2)(a) (a) The client requests it;

DHS 98.07(2)(b) (b) The agent believes that management is necessary to control the client’s funds and to teach mature money management so that the client may develop skills for a more successful reassimilation into the community upon discharge;

DHS 98.07(2)(c) (c) Reimbursement is necessary for the cost of purchased services provided to the client by the department; or