subch. II of ch. DOC 302Subchapter II — Inmate Classification
DOC 302.07DOC 302.07Applicability. This subchapter applies to all inmates who are serving a Wisconsin prison sentence or who are confined in institutions pursuant to an interstate correctional compact.
DOC 302.07 HistoryHistory: CR 17-026: cr., Register June 2018 No. 750 eff. 7-1-18.
DOC 302.08DOC 302.08Inmate Custody. The department assigns an inmate custody classification during initial classification and reclassification processes using factors identified in s. DOC 302.11 to achieve all of the following:
DOC 302.08(1)(1)Enhance the safety and security of the public, staff, institutions, and inmates.
DOC 302.08(2)(2)Match inmate custody assignment to institution security assignment and department resources when possible.
DOC 302.08(3)(3)Regulate the supervision and movement of inmates among institutions and between institutions and community programs.
DOC 302.08 HistoryHistory: CR 17-026: cr., Register June 2018 No. 750 eff. 7-1-18.
DOC 302.09DOC 302.09Custody levels. Based on the result of an assessment of the inmate’s risk under the initial classification or reclassification process, an inmate is classified under one of the following custody classification levels:
DOC 302.09(1)(1)Maximum custody requires very close monitoring of inmate conduct, behavior, and activities.
DOC 302.09(2)(2)Medium custody requires moderate monitoring of inmate conduct, behavior, and activities.
DOC 302.09(3)(3)Minimum custody requires general monitoring of inmate conduct, behavior, and activities inside the institution and permits placement outside the confines of the institution.
DOC 302.09(4)(4)Community custody requires limited monitoring of inmate conduct, behavior, and activities. This classification is used for the following activities:
DOC 302.09(4)(a)(a) Work or study release under ch. DOC 324.
DOC 302.09(4)(b)(b) Off grounds work projects under the supervision of non-correctional staff under ch. DOC 325.
DOC 302.09(4)(c)(c) Driving institution vehicles under ch. DOC 325.
DOC 302.09(4)(d)(d) Leave for qualified inmates under ch. DOC 326.
DOC 302.09(4)(e)(e) Community residential confinement under ch. DOC 327.
DOC 302.09(4)(f)(f) Intensive sanctions under ch. DOC 333.
DOC 302.09 HistoryHistory: CR 17-026: cr., Register June 2018 No. 750 eff. 7-1-18.
DOC 302.10DOC 302.10Relationship of inmate custody classification to institution security levels. An inmate’s custody classification shall be no greater than the designated security level of the institution in which the inmate is placed except for any of the following circumstances:
DOC 302.10(1)(1)Inmates housed in restrictive status housing.
DOC 302.10(2)(2)Inmates awaiting transfer.
DOC 302.10(3)(3)Inmates at institutions in which there is a declared emergency or disturbance.
DOC 302.10 HistoryHistory: CR 17-026: cr., Register June 2018 No. 750 eff. 7-1-18.
DOC 302.11DOC 302.11Factors in assigning a custody classification. The department may consider any of the following factors when assigning inmate custody:
DOC 302.11(1)(1)The nature, number, and severity of each offense. In evaluating the nature and severity of an offense, the department may consider the following:
DOC 302.11(1)(a)(a) Potential of physical danger to another.
DOC 302.11(1)(b)(b) Harm done to the victim in the commission of the offense.