Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Corrections
Chapter DOC 302 - Inmate Classification, Sentence, and Release Provisions
Subchapter II - Inmate Classification
Section DOC 302.09 - Custody levels

Current through August 26, 2024

Based on the result of an assessment of the inmate's risk under the initial classification or reclassification process, an inmate is classified under one of the following custody classification levels:

(1) Maximum custody requires very close monitoring of inmate conduct, behavior, and activities.

(2) Medium custody requires moderate monitoring of inmate conduct, behavior, and activities.

(3) Minimum custody requires general monitoring of inmate conduct, behavior, and activities inside the institution and permits placement outside the confines of the institution.

(4) Community custody requires limited monitoring of inmate conduct, behavior, and activities. This classification is used for the following activities:

(a) Work or study release under ch. DOC 324.

(b) Off grounds work projects under the supervision of non-correctional staff under ch. DOC 325.

(c) Driving institution vehicles under ch. DOC 325.

(d) Leave for qualified inmates under ch. DOC 326.

(e) Community residential confinement under ch. DOC 327.

(f) Intensive sanctions under ch. DOC 333.

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