DOC 327.04 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, September, 1990, No. 417, eff. 10-1-90; correction in (1) made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats., Register, June, 1994, No. 462.

DOC 327.05(1)(1) An inmate may apply for minimum security/community residential confinement classification to his or her institution social worker or to a staff member designated for this purpose.

DOC 327.05(2)(2) The application shall include evidence that the inmate satisfies the eligibility requirements under s. DOC 327.04.

DOC 327.05(3)(3) The social worker or designated staff member shall review the inmate’s application and shall report on the inmate’s eligibility and the feasibility of the inmate’s plan to the PRC of the state correctional institution where the inmate is assigned.

DOC 327.05(4)(4) The reclassification procedure shall be the procedure for changing a custody classification under s. DOC 302.17 and this chapter.

DOC 327.05(5)(5) The PRC’s recommendation for minimum security/community residential confinement classification shall be by unanimous vote. If a vote is not unanimous, the case shall be treated in accordance with s. DOC 302.17 (5).

DOC 327.05(6)(6) Reasons for the PRC’s recommendation as to change in the inmate’s security classification shall be given to the inmate in writing.

DOC 327.05(7)(7) If referred under sub. (5) or s. DOC 302.17 (5), the classification chief shall approve or deny minimum security/community residential confinement classification.

DOC 327.05(8)(8) The inmate’s eligibility under s. DOC 327.04, the criteria under s. DOC 302.02 and any other factors which relate to whether the inmate will be able to maintain himself or herself in a community residential confinement placement without engaging in criminal or disciplinary activity may be considered in making the decision under this section.

DOC 327.05(9)(9) The inmate shall be recommended for minimum security/community residential confinement classification by the PRC and approved for that classification by the classification chief before any further placement efforts are undertaken.

DOC 327.05(10)(10) An inmate may appeal a PRC denial of minimum security/community residential confinement classification to the classification chief within 10 days after receipt of notice of the denial.

DOC 327.05(11)(11) If the classification chief approves the minimum security/community residential confinement classification, the inmate shall be classified as minimum security/community residential confinement. An inmate with that classification has the appropriate status for CRC placement but is not assigned to a CRC placement unless he or she is approved for placement under s. DOC 327.06. Prior to approval for CRC placement, an inmate with a security classification of minimum security/community residential confinement may be assigned to any correctional institution.

DOC 327.05 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, September, 1990, No. 417, eff. 10-1-90; CR 17-026: am. (4), (8), Register June 2018 No. 750 eff. 7-1-18; correction in (5), (7) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register February 2019 No. 758.

DOC 327.06(1)(1) Upon the classification chief’s approval for minimum security/community residential confinement classification, the referring institution’s PRC or the classification chief shall send a copy of the CRC plan to a CRC staff person designated by the superintendent.

DOC 327.06(2)(2) Upon receipt of the CRC plan, the CRC staff person designated by the superintendent shall carry out an investigation to determine if the plan is appropriate and shall include in that investigation assessments of the inmate’s proposed residence, employment, school and community treatment plan.

DOC 327.06(3)(3) The designated CRC staff person shall contact the inmate’s parole agent for information on the adequacy of the plan, the probable reaction to the inmate in the community where the inmate proposes to reside and other relevant information.

DOC 327.06(4)(4) The designated CRC staff member shall document the results of the investigation under subs. (2) and (3) and submit that information to the CRC PRC.

DOC 327.06(5)(5) For the purpose of placement approval, the CRC PRC shall consist of 2 members including a social worker and the staff person designated by the superintendent who completed the investigation under subs. (2) and (3). The superintendent may designate persons to sit as alternates.

DOC 327.06(6)(6) After reviewing all relevant information, the CRC PRC shall decide whether to approve or deny the CRC placement.

DOC 327.06(7)(7) CRC PRC approval for CRC placement shall be by unanimous vote. If the vote is not unanimous, the case shall be referred to the superintendent for decision.

DOC 327.06(8)(8) The inmate’s eligibility under s. DOC 327.04, the adequacy of the inmate’s plan, the objectives under s. DOC 302.02 and any other factors which relate to whether the inmate will be able to maintain himself or herself in a CRC placement without engaging in criminal or disciplinary activity may be considered in making the decision.

DOC 327.06(9)(9) If CRC placement is approved, the superintendent may impose in writing any special conditions, such as restrictions on associations or possessions, that are appropriate.

DOC 327.06(10)(10) Upon placement approval, the CRC PRC staff shall notify the classification chief. The notification shall include, if applicable: