Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Corrections
Chapter DOC 303 - Discipline
Subchapter I - General Provisions
Section DOC 303.09 - Seizure and disposition of contraband
Current through August 26, 2024
(1) SEIZURE. Any employee who believes that an item is contraband may seize the item. The institution shall return property which is not contraband to the owner or dispose of the property in accordance with s. DOC 309.20(4) and department policy.
(2) DISPOSITION. The hearing officer or security director shall dispose of items in accordance with s. DOC 309.20(4) and department policy. If an inmate files a complaint under ch. DOC 310 regarding the seizure or disposition of property, the institution shall retain the property until the final decision on the complaint is made in the inmate complaint review system. Contraband funds shall be deposited in the state general fund.
(3) INMATE REPORTING. Inmates shall immediately report to staff any property item that becomes damaged.