DOC 393.20(6) (6) Appeal of the supervisor’s decision.

DOC 393.20(6)(a) (a) The youth may appeal the supervisor’s decision to the regional chief in writing within 5 days of receipt of the decision or the failure to issue a decision under sub. (5) (b). The appeal shall state the reasons for the appeal and request further review.

DOC 393.20(6)(b) (b) The regional chief shall review the youth’s complaint and the supervisor’s decision, may investigate the complaint and shall issue a final decision within 7 days of receipt of the appeal, stating the reasons for the decision. Copies of the decision shall be sent to the youth, the agent and the agent’s supervisor.

DOC 393.20(7) (7) Effect of appeal on a disputed decision. During the period required under this section for investigation or review of any complaint, all affected parties shall comply with the decision currently under dispute.

DOC 393.20(8) (8) Expedited appeal. If the time limits provided in this section would effectively moot the complaint, the supervisor or regional chief shall make all reasonable efforts to expedite the complaint review or appeal.

DOC 393.20(9) (9) Penalties.

DOC 393.20(9)(a) (a) A youth may not be penalized for filing a complaint under this section.

DOC 393.20(9)(b) (b) Notwithstanding par. (a), a youth may be subject to discipline, including revocation of the youth’s aftercare, if the youth knowingly made a false allegation or complaint.

DOC 393.20 History History: Cr. Register, June, 2000, No. 534, eff. 7-1-00.