Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Corrections
Chapter DOC 302 - Inmate Classification, Sentence, and Release Provisions
Subchapter III - Sentence and Release Provisions
Appendix - Appendix
Note: DOC 302.05. Section DOC 302.05 identifies the 5 custody classifications used in Wisconsin. Each of the 5 categories reflect the different level of risk portrayed by the inmate based on the purpose of custody classification as explained in s. DOC 302.04 and assessed on each of the factors presented in ss. DOC 302.07 and 302.08. Each institution determines its own method for day-to-day supervision to respond to the risk presented by the inmate's behavior, conduct and activities.
Note: DOC 302.11. Among the objectives of the correctional system are protection of the public through appropriate correctional supervision and the reassimilation of the inmate into the community. These require an assessment of the inmate's needs and objectives, assignment to an appropriate institution and program, motivation of the inmate, and periodic review of the inmate's progress. The A&E process is the initial effort to orient, classify and assign inmates in the Wisconsin correctional system. Its purposes are stated in s. DOC 302.11.
Note: DOC 302.17. Section. DOC 302.17 states the procedure and decision making authority for decisions concerning the ongoing academic, vocational, medical, clinical, social, offense-related or other treatment needs of an inmate. The authority of staff to classify and transfer inmates is broad.
To ensure a fair, informed decision, the process has the following elements:
1. A decision-making process that involves staff who are most informed about the inmate.
2. Centralized decision-making for the whole correctional system.
3. An opportunity for the inmate to be heard on the issues being addressed.
4. A written explanation of the decision provided to the inmate.
5. An appeal process (s. DOC 302.18).
DOC 302.19. This section is intended to cover inmate transfers among state prisons, federal institutions, or a facility otherwise deemed appropriate, as well as inmate transfers to facilities located outside the state of Wisconsin.
