DOC 306.12 DOC 306.12 Duty of staff regarding escapes. Staff shall take actions to prevent the escape of any inmate.

DOC 306.12 History History: CR 00-079: cr. Register July 2001, No. 547 eff. 8-1-01.

DOC 306.13 DOC 306.13 Escapes.

DOC 306.13(1) (1) Each institution shall have a written plan to be implemented if an escape occurs or is attempted. The security director shall prepare this plan and shall review and update the plan yearly. A copy of the plan shall be filed with the administrator.

DOC 306.13(2) (2) As soon as possible following an escape, staff shall write and submit incident reports including:

DOC 306.13(2)(a) (a) The method of escape;

DOC 306.13(2)(b) (b) Who was involved in the escape;

DOC 306.13(2)(c) (c) A description of the escapee, including clothing worn;

DOC 306.13(2)(d) (d) Action taken by the institution, including procedures initiated;

DOC 306.13(2)(e) (e) Factors which may have contributed to the escape; and

DOC 306.13(2)(f) (f) The identification of persons who may have information about the escape.

DOC 306.13(3) (3) If a staff member is taken as a hostage in an escape or escape attempt, that hostage has no authority to order any action or inaction by staff. Staff shall disregard any orders issued by a hostage.

DOC 306.13(4) (4) The institution shall coordinate the pursuit of escapees with law enforcement authorities.

DOC 306.13 History History: CR 00-079: cr. Register July 2001, No. 547 eff. 8-1-01.

DOC 306.14 DOC 306.14 Search of institution premises. A staff member may conduct a search of any area on the premises of a correctional institution.

DOC 306.14 History History: CR 00-079: cr. Register July 2001, No. 547 eff. 8-1-01.

DOC 306.15 DOC 306.15 Periodic search of entire institution. Warden may suspend or modify institution operations and authorize a search of all or part of institution premises.

DOC 306.15 History History: CR 00-079: cr. Register July 2001, No. 547 eff. 8-1-01.

DOC 306.16 DOC 306.16 Search of inmate living quarters.

DOC 306.16(1) (1) Staff may conduct a search of the living quarters of any inmate at any time. Entry into the living quarters of an inmate by a staff member to retrieve state property does not constitute a search of the living quarters of an inmate.

DOC 306.16(2) (2) The institution shall maintain a written record of all searches conducted under sub. (1), which shall include:

DOC 306.16(2)(a) (a) The identity of the staff member who conducted the search;

DOC 306.16(2)(b) (b) The date and time of the search;

DOC 306.16(2)(c) (c) The identity of the inmate whose living quarters were searched;

DOC 306.16(2)(d) (d) The reason for conducting the search. If the search was a random one, the report shall so state;

DOC 306.16(2)(e) (e) Any objects which were seized pursuant to the search; and

DOC 306.16(2)(f) (f) Whether any damage was done to the premises during the search.

DOC 306.16(3) (3) If staff seize any property or damage any property pursuant to the search of an inmate’s living quarters, staff shall identify the property to the inmate in writing. The institution shall reimburse the inmate for damage to any property that is not contraband. The institution shall value any property which is damaged at its fair market value, not replacement cost.

DOC 306.16(4) (4) In conducting searches under this section, staff shall disturb the effects of the inmate as little as possible, consistent with thoroughness.