Chapter DOC 346

DOC 346.12(1) (1) Verification of identity of juvenile.

DOC 346.12(2) (2) Verification of authority to release.

DOC 346.12 History History: CR 09-039: cr. Register October 2010 No. 658, eff. 11-1-10.

subch. III of ch. DOC 346 Subchapter III — Physical Plant

DOC 346.13 DOC 346.13 Construction plans.

DOC 346.13(1) (1) A county which intends to build or remodel a facility shall do all of the following:

DOC 346.13(1)(a) (a) Submit a letter of intent to the department before design development begins.

DOC 346.13(1)(b) (b) Submit the facility program to the department for review and comment. The facility program shall include the following:

DOC 346.13(1)(b)1. 1. A statement of the facility mission and goals.

DOC 346.13(1)(b)2. 2. A description of needed spaces in terms of size, features and their relationship to one another.

DOC 346.13(1)(b)3. 3. Staff estimates.

DOC 346.13(1)(b)4. 4. Construction cost estimates.

DOC 346.13(1)(c) (c) Submit the design development documents to the department for review and comment.

DOC 346.13(1)(d) (d) Submit to the department for review and approval, two complete sets of construction plans of the facility.

DOC 346.13(1)(e) (e) Ensure that the construction plans are approved by the department of safety and professional services for compliance with state building code.

DOC 346.13(2) (2) The county may publish the bid documents only after receiving the department’s approval of the construction plans.

DOC 346.13(3) (3) Upon review and approval the department shall return to the county one set of construction plans and retain the second set for department records. The department shall return unapproved construction plans.

DOC 346.13 History History: CR 09-039: cr. Register October 2010 No. 658, eff. 11-1-10; correction in (1) (e) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 6., Stats., Register January 2012 No. 673.

DOC 346.14 DOC 346.14 Physical environment.

DOC 346.14(1) (1) Juvenile housing.

DOC 346.14(1)(a) (a) Each juvenile shall have a separate bunk or bed in a cell which meets the requirements of sub. (2) or s. DOC 346.15, or in a dormitory which meets the requirements of sub. (3). A facility may not exceed its rated bed capacity.

DOC 346.14(1)(b) (b) The total number of juveniles housed in double cells under s. DOC 346.15 and in dormitories under sub. (3) may not exceed 75% of the rated bed capacity of the facility.

DOC 346.14(2) (2) Cells.

DOC 346.14(2)(a) (a) Except if s. DOC 346.15 applies, all cells for juveniles in a facility shall be designated and used for single occupancy only.

DOC 346.14(2)(b) (b) Unless s. DOC 346.15 applies, cells shall have minimum floor area of 35 square feet of unencumbered space. The distance between the floor and ceiling may not be less than 8 feet and the distance between opposite walls may not be less than 6 feet.

DOC 346.14(2)(c) (c) Unless s. DOC 346.15 applies, each cell shall have all of the following:

DOC 346.14(2)(c)1. 1. A rigidly constructed metal bed with the frame bracketed to the wall or bolted to the floor or a bed built in masonry construction of a similar strength.

DOC 346.14(2)(c)2. 2. An unbreakable, institution-type mirror.

DOC 346.14(2)(c)3. 3. A detention strength, metal, institution-type wash basin and toilet. The wash basin and toilet may be combined in one unit. The wash basin shall have hot and cold running water.

DOC 346.14(2)(c)4. 4. A rigidly constructed shelf-type table and seat which are bracketed to the wall or bolted to the floor.

DOC 346.14(2)(c)5. 5. Unless s. DOC 346.15 applies, 2 or more nonremovable, collapsible, detention strength clothing and towel hooks.

DOC 346.14(2)(c)6. 6. Light fixtures of detention strength and providing at least 30 foot candles at 30 inches above the floor. Lights shall have a dimming capability or there shall be a nightlight to allow for comfortable sleeping. There shall be enough illumination for observation of juveniles during security checks.

DOC 346.14(2)(d) (d) There shall be no exposed heating pipes, radiators or controls in cells.

DOC 346.14(2)(e) (e) There shall be a release system designed to unlock cell doors individually and as a group from a single point outside the confinement area.

DOC 346.14(3) (3) Dormitories.

DOC 346.14(3)(a) (a) A juvenile detention facility may use dormitories in addition to cells for the secure detention of juveniles.

DOC 346.14(3)(b) (b) Each dormitory shall be designed for a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 8 juveniles.

DOC 346.14(3)(c) (c) If a juvenile detention facility contains one dormitory, it shall have a minimum of 2 cells designed and used for single occupancy.

DOC 346.14(3)(d) (d) If more than one dormitory is built, the number of dormitory beds may not exceed 50% of the rated bed capacity of the juvenile detention facility.

DOC 346.14(3)(e) (e) If, based on all the criteria under s. DOC 346.10, a juvenile detention facility determines that placement of a juvenile in a dormitory may jeopardize the health or safety of the juvenile, other juveniles in the facility, staff or the community, the juvenile may not be placed in a dormitory.

DOC 346.14(3)(f) (f) Each dormitory shall have all of the following:

DOC 346.14(3)(f)1. 1. A minimum combined sleeping area and adjacent day room space of 70 square feet per juvenile based on rated bed capacity of the dormitory, excluding toilets, showers and lavatories.

DOC 346.14(3)(f)2. 2. A minimum floor to ceiling height of 8 feet.

DOC 346.14(3)(f)3. 3. Non-locking doors on sleeping rooms, if separate sleeping rooms are provided.

DOC 346.14(3)(f)4. 4. Unrestricted physical access to the day room, lavatories and toilets.

DOC 346.14(3)(f)5. 5. A rigidly constructed metal bed with the frame bracketed to the wall or bolted to the floor for each juvenile based on the rated bed capacity of the dormitory.

DOC 346.14(3)(f)6. 6. For facilities constructed or substantially remodeled after November 1, 2010, all upper bunks equipped with an anti-rollout plate.

DOC 346.14(3)(f)7. 7. Detention strength washbasins and toilets.

DOC 346.14(3)(f)8. 8. Unbreakable, detention strength mirrors sufficient for the number of juveniles confined.

DOC 346.14(3)(f)9. 9. Detention strength tables and seating in the day room based on the rated bed capacity of the dormitory.

DOC 346.14(3)(f)10. 10. Two nonremovable, collapsible, detention strength clothing and towel hooks for each juvenile confined based on the rated bed capacity of the dormitory.

DOC 346.14(3)(f)11. 11. Detention strength light fixtures that provide at least 30 foot candles at 30 inches above the floor. Lights shall have a dimming capability or there shall be a nightlight to allow for comfortable sleeping. There shall be enough illumination for observation of juveniles during security checks.

DOC 346.14(4) (4) Day room.

DOC 346.14(4)(a) (a) Each day room shall have all of the following:

DOC 346.14(4)(a)1. 1. A minimum floor area of 35 square feet for each juvenile based on the rated bed capacity of the adjacent group of cells. In addition, each day room shall have a minimum of 70 square feet of unencumbered space.

DOC 346.14(4)(a)2. 2. Detention strength light fixtures that provide at least 30 foot candles at 30 inches above the floor.

DOC 346.14(4)(a)3. 3. Adequate furnishings and equipment for leisure time activities as required under this chapter.

DOC 346.14(4)(a)4. 4. Detention strength tables and seating based on the rated bed capacity of the adjacent cells.

DOC 346.14(4)(b) (b) There shall be in the day room no exposed heating pipes, radiators or controls which are accessible to juveniles.

DOC 346.14(5) (5) Holding rooms.

DOC 346.14(5)(a) (a) Holding rooms shall be located in an area that allows continuous staff observation or electronic video surveillance of juveniles.

DOC 346.14(5)(b) (b) Each holding room shall have all of the following:

DOC 346.14(5)(b)1. 1. Detention strength, rigidly constructed seats or benches bracketed to the wall or bolted to the floor or seats or benches of masonry construction of similar strength.

DOC 346.14(5)(b)2. 2. A detention strength, metal, institution-type wash basin and toilet.

DOC 346.14(5)(b)3. 3. A minimum floor area of 50 square feet of unencumbered space for 5 or fewer occupants and an additional 10 square feet of unencumbered space for each additional occupant.

DOC 346.14(5)(b)4. 4. Detention strength light fixtures that provide at least 30 foot candles at 30 inches above the floor.

DOC 346.14(5)(c) (c) Holding rooms are not included in the rated capacity of a facility.

DOC 346.14(5)(d) (d) Juveniles may not be held in a holding room for more than 24 continuous hours.

DOC 346.14(5)(e) (e) Holding rooms outside the secure perimeter shall comply with the requirements of this section.

DOC 346.14(6) (6) Receiving cells.

DOC 346.14(6)(a) (a) All receiving cells shall be designed and used for single occupancy.

DOC 346.14(6)(b) (b) Each receiving cell shall have all of the following:

DOC 346.14(6)(b)1. 1. A rigidly constructed metal bed with the frame bracketed to the wall or bolted to the floor or a bed built in masonry construction or similar strength.

DOC 346.14(6)(b)2. 2. A detention strength, metal, institution-type wash basin and toilet. The wash basin and toilet may be combined in one unit. The wash basin shall have hot and cold running water.

DOC 346.14(6)(b)3. 3. Detention strength light fixtures that provide at least 30 foot candles at 30 inches above the floor. Lights shall have a dimming capability or there shall be a nightlight to allow for comfortable sleeping. There shall be enough illumination for observation of juveniles during security checks.

DOC 346.14(6)(b)4. 4. A minimum floor area of 35 square feet of unencumbered space. The distance between the floor and ceiling may not be less than 8 feet and the distance between opposite walls may not be less than 6 feet.

DOC 346.14(6)(c) (c) Receiving cells are not included in determining the rated capacity of a facility.

DOC 346.14(6)(d) (d) Juveniles may not be held in a receiving cell for more than 72 continuous hours.

DOC 346.14(7) (7) Natural lighting. Cells under sub. (2) and s. DOC 346.15 and dormitories under sub. (3) shall be provided with natural light in accordance with the International Building Code, s. 1204 as adopted by the department of safety and professional services under s. SPS 361.05 (1). Artificial light may not be used as an alternative to the natural light requirements under the International Building Code.

DOC 346.14(8) (8) Exterior windows.

DOC 346.14(8)(a) (a) This subsection applies to all windows that lead to the exterior of the facility or to an area outside the secure perimeter of the facility.

DOC 346.14(8)(b) (b) All exterior windows shall be translucent or shall be located to prevent persons outside the secure perimeter of the facility from observing juveniles within the facility.

DOC 346.14(8)(c) (c) Each exterior window that has an opening in any direction in excess of 5½ inches shall be covered with security steel grills to prevent escape.

DOC 346.14(8)(d) (d) If an exterior window is accessible to juveniles and opens, the window shall be mounted in a detention strength frame and shall be covered on the inside with a 1,600 pound per lineal inch tensile strength security screen of .047 mil. wire diameter to prevent the passage of contraband.

DOC 346.14(8)(e) (e) If an exterior window is not accessible to juveniles and opens, the screen shall have a tensile strength of at least 800 pounds per lineal inch and shall be made of wire of at least .028 mil. diameter.

DOC 346.14(8)(f) (f) If an exterior window does not open, whether or not it is accessible to juveniles, the security screen required under par. (d) or (e) may be omitted if the window is mounted in a detention strength frame and the pane is security glass of sufficient strength to resist breakage and prevent the passage of contraband.

DOC 346.14(9) (9) Showers. There shall be at least one shower for every 8 juveniles. There shall be an adequate supply of hot and cold water so that juveniles shall be permitted to shower on a daily basis.

DOC 346.14(10) (10) Multi-purpose space. Facilities shall contain multi-purpose space which shall have a minimum of 300 square feet of floor area or provide 35 square feet of floor area for the maximum number of juveniles expected to use the space at one time, whichever is greater.

DOC 346.14(11) (11) Classroom space. For juvenile detention facilities which are constructed or substantially remodeled after November 1, 2010, there shall be classroom space designed in conformity with local or state educational requirements.