Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Corrections
Chapter DOC 303 - Discipline
Subchapter X - Disciplinary Procedure and Penalties
Section DOC 303.74 - Controlled separation

Universal Citation: WI Admin Code ยง DOC 303.74

Current through August 26, 2024

(1) USE. A security supervisor may order into controlled separation any inmate in segregated status who exhibits disruptive, destructive, or out of control behavior. Staff shall not place an inmate in controlled separation unless a conduct report or incident report is written for the conduct giving rise to the use of controlled separation. When the inmate's behavior is no longer disruptive, destructive, or out of control, a security supervisor shall remove the inmate from controlled separation.

(a) A security supervisor may not order controlled separation for more than 72 hours.

(b) The security director may extend the placement if the behavior continues. The security director shall review extensions every 24 hours.

(2) CONDITIONS.

(a) The institution shall provide inmates in controlled separation all of the following:
1. Clean mattress.

2. Sufficient light by which to read at least 12 hours per day.

3. Sanitary toilet and sink.

4. Adequate ventilation and heating.

5. Clothing consistent with the level of risk.

6. Essential hygiene supplies.

7. Nutritionally adequate meals.

(b) While an inmate is acting in a disruptive manner, the institution shall maintain close control of all property in subd. (a) 1., 5., and 6.

(3) VISITS. Inmates in controlled separation may not receive visits, except from their attorney or with permission from the warden or security director.

(4) SPECIAL RULES.

(a) Inmates in controlled separation may not possess any property in the cell except the property described in sub. (2), letters received while in controlled separation, legal materials, and writing materials as long as the property does not pose a security risk. Institutions may establish procedures for the orderly operation of the facilities for inmates in controlled separation.

(b) Inmates in controlled separation may not leave their cells except in emergencies endangering their safety in the cell or with permission from the warden or security director. The warden may require inmates in controlled separation to wear mechanical restraints, as defined in s. DOC 306.02(13), while outside their cells if the use of mechanical restraints is necessary to protect employees or inmates or to maintain the security of the institution.

(5) PAY. An inmate in controlled separation shall earn compensation if the inmate earned compensation in the previous status.

(6) RECORDS. Staff shall visually check inmates in controlled separation at least once every 30 minutes and make a written record or log entry at each interval noting the condition of the inmate.

(7) CREDIT. The institution shall give an inmate in controlled separation credit toward a term of disciplinary separation during the period of confinement.

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