DOC 379.07(5)(a)(a) Public officials and members of private or public organizations who provide services to youth may visit with the approval of the superintendent. Prior arrangements for the visits shall be made with the superintendent to minimize interference with normal operations and activities. The superintendent may limit the number of visitors, visits and the duration of visits and restrict visitors to certain areas of the institution for security reasons.

DOC 379.07(5)(b)(b) Attorneys, attorney assistants, approved law students and legal interns shall be permitted to visit their clients to provide professional services with the approval of the superintendent, consistent with institution security. The visits shall not count against the allowable number or hours of visits for a youth.

DOC 379.07(6)(6) No contact visiting. The superintendent may impose no-contact visiting in response to an initial application to visit or upon subsequent review of the visiting status of a youth or visitor, consistent with sub. (2) (f).

DOC 379.07(7)(7) Inter-institution visits by family members. The superintendent may approve visits between a youth and the youth’s spouse, and between parents and children who are confined in a prison or another type 1 secured correctional facility within the state of Wisconsin. The criteria for approval are the same as for other visitors under this section.

DOC 379.07(8)(a)(a) Visitors are required to obey the laws of the United States and the state of Wisconsin, the department’s rules and policies and procedures of the institution relating to visiting.

DOC 379.07(8)(c)(c) Youth and visitors may not pass or exchange items during a visit, unless the superintendent gives prior approval.

DOC 379.07(9)(a)(a) The superintendent may suspend or terminate visiting privileges for a violation of the laws of the United States or the state of Wisconsin, the department’s rules or those institution policies and procedures of which a youth or visitor had actual or constructive notice, consistent with s. DOC 373.65 (3) (a) and (b), subject to the following:

DOC 379.07(9)(a)1.1. The visitor and youth shall be informed in writing of the suspension or termination and the reasons for the action within 5 days of the violation.

DOC 379.07(9)(a)2.2. The youth may appeal a decision of the superintendent by filing a complaint under ch. DOC 380 within 5 days of receipt of the decision. The visitor may appeal the decision by filing an appeal with the administrator, whose decision shall be final. The administrator shall issue a decision within 15 days of receipt of the appeal and send copies of the decision to the superintendent, the youth and the visitor. Failure of the administrator to issue a decision upholds the decision of the superintendent.

DOC 379.07(9)(a)3.3. Termination or suspension of visiting privileges under this paragraph may be ordered by the superintendent to protect the security of the institution.

DOC 379.07(9)(b)(b) If a youth is alleged to have violated any conduct rule under ch. DOC 373 during a visit, the youth’s discipline under ch. DOC 373 may include suspension of visiting privileges with the visitor.

DOC 379.08(1)(1) Special events may be held in institutions subject to the approval and regulation of the superintendent.

DOC 379.09(1)(1) General policy. Youth shall have access to the courts, legal services, and legal materials.

DOC 379.09(2)(a)(a) Institutions may establish policies and procedures which relate to access to courts, but such regulations may not unduly delay or adversely affect the outcome of a youth’s claim or defense or discourage a youth from seeking judicial consideration of his or her claims.

DOC 379.09(2)(b)(b) Appropriately identified legal documents may not be read, censored or altered by correctional staff, nor may delivery be delayed.