DOC 333.17(1)(a)(a) If DIS staff believe that an inmate may have escaped because the inmate has left an assigned area, or has not returned to the DIS residence on schedule, the electronic monitoring equipment indicates someone has tampered with it or DIS staff have received other relevant information, DIS staff shall attempt to contact the inmate.

DOC 333.17(1)(b)(b) If DIS staff believe, for the reasons set forth in par. (a), the inmate has escaped or if an inmate is 4 or more hours late returning to the DIS residence without authorization from appropriate DIS staff, DIS staff shall communicate an apprehension request on the inmate to law enforcement agencies.

DOC 333.17(1)(c)(c) After an apprehension request has been made for the inmate, the escape shall be reported orally and in writing to the administrator.

DOC 333.17(1)(d)(d) DIS staff shall notify the administrator and law enforcement agencies orally and in writing when an inmate who has escaped is apprehended.

DOC 333.17(2)(2) Reports of escapes. Reports of escapes required to be made under sub. (1) shall include, if known:

DOC 333.17(2)(c)(c) A description of the escapee, including clothing worn.

DOC 333.17(2)(e)(e) A brief evaluation of the factors which may have contributed to the escape.

DOC 333.17(2)(f)(f) The identification of persons who may have information about the escape.

DOC 333.17(3)(3) Order to duty. In the event of an escape, the administrator may order any off-duty staff member to duty.

DOC 333.17(4)(4) Authority of hostage. If a DIS staff member, including the administrator, is taken as a hostage in an escape or escape attempt, that hostage has no authority to order any action or inaction by DIS staff. Any orders issued by a hostage shall be disregarded by the DIS staff.

DOC 333.17 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, February, 1993, No. 446, eff. 3-1-93.

DOC 333.18(1)(1) A search of a DIS inmate’s residence, including the grounds, his or her vehicle, areas occupied by other occupants of the residence or any property under the inmate’s control, may be made at any time by any DIS staff member. There is no requirement that there be any evidence that contraband is concealed in the residence before a search is conducted.

DOC 333.18(2)(2) Before the search occurs, it shall be approved orally or in writing by a DIS supervisor unless exigent circumstances, such as suspicion the inmate will destroy contraband or use a weapon, require search without approval.

DOC 333.18(3)(3) There shall be a written report of all searches conducted under sub. (1). This report shall be prepared by the DIS staff who conducted the search. The report shall state:

DOC 333.18(3)(a)(a) The identity of the DIS staff who conducted the search and the supervisor who approved it.

DOC 333.18(3)(c)(c) The identity of the inmate whose residence or property was searched.

DOC 333.18(3)(e)(e) The reason for conducting the search. If the search was a random search, the report shall state that fact.

DOC 333.18(3)(g)(g) Whether any damage was done to the premises during the search.

DOC 333.18(4)(4) If any objects were seized or property was damaged during the search of an inmate’s residence or property, the inmate shall be informed in writing. The inmate shall be reimbursed for damage to any property which is not contraband. Property which is damaged shall be valued at its fair market value, not its replacement cost.

DOC 333.18(5)(5) In conducting a search, DIS staff shall disturb the effects of the inmate as little as possible, consistent with thoroughness.

DOC 333.18(6)(6) DIS staff shall not read legal materials belonging to the inmate during a search.

DOC 333.18 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, February, 1993, No. 446, eff. 3-1-93.