Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Corrections
Chapter DOC 302 - Inmate Classification, Sentence, and Release Provisions
Subchapter II - Inmate Classification
Section DOC 302.20 - Transfers

Universal Citation: WI Admin Code § DOC 302.20

Current through February 24, 2025

(1) The director may transfer an inmate to any institution or location authorized by the department under any of the following circumstances:

(a) As a permanent or temporary placement under s. DOC 302.16, 302.17, or 302.18.

(b) As a temporary placement due to a medical, dental, mental health need.

(c) As a temporary placement due to an emergency.

(2) Under ch. DOC 325, a warden may transfer an inmate to any institution or location authorized by the department as a temporary placement to address clinical, medical or security concerns that exceed the resources of the sending institution.

(3) If the prior permanent placement needs to be re-evaluated following a transfer under sub. (1) (b) or sub. (2) a reclassification hearing shall be conducted within 21 working days of a ch. DOC 303 conduct report disposition.

(4) If the prior permanent placement needs to be re-evaluated following a transfer under sub. 1 or sub. 2, a reclassification hearing shall be conducted within 45 working days of the transfer for clinical of medical reasons.

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