DOC 327.07(1)(a)(a) A CRC staff person designated by the superintendent shall advise the inmate’s employer, appropriate school administrators and persons sharing the residence with the inmate of their responsibilities to the inmate and the program. Other occupants of the residence shall agree in writing to searches of the residence, including the grounds, in accordance with s. DOC 327.21.

DOC 327.07(1)(b)(b) The inmate shall sign an agreement to abide by the rules of CRC placement, electronic monitoring and any special conditions imposed on the inmate’s placement.

DOC 327.07(1)(c)(c) The department shall notify the committing court, the municipal police chief, the county sheriff and district attorney for the area where the inmate plans to reside.

DOC 327.07(2)(2) CRC staff and the division’s central office staff shall coordinate transportation arrangements between the state correctional facility and the approved CRC placement. The department is not required to provide transportation to the inmate.

DOC 327.07(3)(3) A CRC staff person shall meet with the inmate at the CRC residence to activate the electronic surveillance.

DOC 327.07(4)(4) The CRC staff member shall explain to the inmate the rules of CRC placement and the special conditions of the inmate’s placement. The CRC staff member shall describe how the electronic monitoring equipment works, any special limitations on transportation methods or routes, the places the inmate is authorized to visit, the hours the inmate is authorized to be absent from his or her residence, and the area designated as the limits of the inmate’s confinement.

DOC 327.07(5)(5) An inmate in a community residential confinement placement remains in the legal custody of the department and is an inmate in institution status.

DOC 327.08(1)(1) In this section, “program assignment” means assignment to work, school, treatment or an approved alternative program, or to a combination of these. It does not include a more specific assignment, such as a particular job within a work assignment.

DOC 327.08(2)(2) For the purposes of considering a change in an inmate’s program assignment after initial CRC placement approval under s. DOC 327.06, not including termination of the CRC placement under s. DOC 327.10, a CRC PRC shall consist of 2 members including a social worker and correctional officer. The superintendent may designate persons to sit as alternates.

DOC 327.08(3)(3) CRC PRC approval or disapproval for a change in program assignment shall be by unanimous vote. If the vote is not unanimous, the case shall be referred to the superintendent for a decision.

DOC 327.08(4)(4) The criteria under ss. DOC 302.11 and 302.13, the availability of programs in the community, and any other factor relevant to the inmate’s rehabilitation and the protection of the community may be considered in making the decision.

DOC 327.08(5)(5) Reasons for the decision concerning a program assignment shall be given to the inmate in writing.

DOC 327.08(6)(6) An inmate may appeal the PRC’s decision concerning a program assignment to the superintendent within 10 days after receipt of the decision.

DOC 327.08(7)(7) Although PRC approval is not necessary, an inmate may not change his or her schedule or specific job, school or treatment activities without prior approval by a CRC staff member designated by the superintendent.

DOC 327.08 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, September, 1990, No. 417, eff. 10-1-90; CR 17-026: am. (4), Register June 2018 No. 750 eff. 7-1-18.

DOC 327.09(1)(1) The following provisions apply to the conduct of inmates in community residential confinement placements and shall be included in the agreement signed by an inmate under s. DOC 327.07 (2):

DOC 327.09(1)(a)(a) An inmate may not possess or use any form of alcohol, or other intoxicating substance as defined under s. DOC 303.02 (23) except as authorized and directed by an approved physician;

DOC 327.09(1)(b)(b) An inmate shall abide by all the rules of the inmate’s employer or the educational or training facility to which the inmate is assigned;

DOC 327.09(1)(c)(c) Except for retaining an attorney, an inmate may not enter into a contract or other agreement without prior approval by the superintendent. Contracts which require prior approval include but are not limited to the purchase of property, time payments and marriage.

DOC 327.09(1)(d)(d) An inmate shall abide by this chapter and other rules referenced in this chapter, the specific policies, procedures and rules of any facility in which the inmate is housed, any special conditions imposed on the CRC placement, and all pertinent state and federal statutes and local ordinances. In addition, if an inmate is housed in a state correctional institution he or she shall abide by all of the department’s administrative rules for institutions;

DOC 327.09(1)(e)(e) Any intentional failure of the inmate to return to the CRC residence on schedule or leaving the confines of the authorized area to which he or she is assigned without permission, may be referred for prosecution as an escape under s. 946.42 (3), Stats.;

DOC 327.09(1)(f)(f) An inmate may not remain in a community residential confinement placement if, as a result, a medical or psychological problem of the inmate would go untreated;

DOC 327.09(1)(g)(g) If an inmate is attending school, the inmate shall attend all regularly scheduled classes even if the instructor does not require attendance, unless the inmate obtains an excuse from CRC staff;

DOC 327.09(1)(h)(h) If an inmate attending school fails to maintain passing grades in all courses and a cumulative 2 point (2.0) grade point average (C average) or better on a 4 point (4.0) scale or receives one or more incompletes, the PRC may terminate the CRC placement;

DOC 327.09(1)(i)(i) Unless approved in advance by CRC staff, an inmate may not enroll in or attend evening courses, courses requiring attendance at events away from the school site, theater activities, field trips, athletic functions or social events;

DOC 327.09(1)(j)(j) Inmates shall report all arrests or official police contacts to CRC staff immediately;