Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Corrections
Chapter DOC 302 - Inmate Classification, Sentence, and Release Provisions
Subchapter I - General Provisions
Section DOC 302.02 - Purpose
Universal Citation: WI Admin Code ยง DOC 302.02
Current through August 26, 2024
The purpose of this chapter is to provide procedures for inmate classification, sentence, and release provisions that include all of the following objectives.
(1) The objectives of inmate classification include all of the following:
(a) Establish a dedicated and centralized
inmate classification process to determine custody, program need, institution
placement assignments, and movement of inmates.
(b) Classify every inmate based on factors
related to public, staff, and inmate safety, institution security, mission of
the department, and needs of the inmate.
(c) Match inmate needs to institution
resources when possible.
(d)
Involve inmates in the process of determining custody, program need, and
institution assignment.
(e) Provide
a record of custody, program need, and institution placement
assignments.
(2) The objectives of sentence and release provisions includes all of the following:
(a) Establish processes for inmate release
from court imposed periods of incarceration.
(b) Review judgments of conviction and court
orders received for legality and clarity.
(c) Calculate parole eligibility dates,
projected release dates and discharge dates for all counts of all
sentences.
(d) Inform inmate of
calculated dates.
(e) Utilize
calculated dates to facilitate the legal release of inmates from prison and
offenders from supervision.
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