Ch. DOC 314 NoteNote: Chapter DOC 314 as it existed on November 30, 2000 was repealed and a new chapter DOC 314 was created effective December 1, 2000.

DOC 314.01(1)(1) This chapter is promulgated pursuant to the authority vested in the department by ss. 301.02, 301.03 (2), 301.03 (6) and 227.11 (2), Stats., and applies to the department and to all adult inmates in its legal custody in correctional institutions. This chapter interprets s. 51.20, Stats.

DOC 314.01(2)(2) The department has authority to provide specialized treatment for inmates and shall assess and direct inmates into treatment programs.

DOC 314.01(3)(3) The department may consider involuntary mental health treatment when the inmate otherwise cannot be treated adequately and when ordered by a court. Whenever feasible and appropriate, the department intends to use other forms of treatment for mental illness, including voluntary treatment in the correctional institution or state treatment facility or transfer to another more appropriate correctional institution. This chapter provides guidance to correctional institution staff concerning the times when it will become necessary to provide an inmate involuntary treatment.

DOC 314.02(1)(1) “Correctional institution” means a facility named in s. 302.01, Stats.

DOC 314.02(2)(2) “Department” means the department of corrections.

DOC 314.02(3)(3) “Nurse practitioner” means a person who meets the qualifications under s. 441.16, Stats.

DOC 314.02(4)(4) “Outpatient” means an inmate receiving treatment for a mental disorder in a correctional institution.

DOC 314.02(5)(5) “Physician” means a person licensed to practice medicine in Wisconsin under ch. 448, Stats.

DOC 314.02(6)(6) “Physician assistant” means a person licensed to practice as a physician assistant in Wisconsin under ch. 448, Stats.

DOC 314.02(7)(7) “Psychiatrist” means a person licensed to practice medicine in Wisconsin under ch. 448, Stats. and who is board certified to practice as a psychiatrist.