Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Corrections
Chapter DOC 306 - Security
Section DOC 306.11 - Use of mechanical restraints to immobilize inmates
Universal Citation: WI Admin Code ยง DOC 306.11
Current through February 26, 2024
(1) Staff may use mechanical restraints to confine inmates only with the express authorization of the shift supervisor and only in the following circumstances:
(a) To protect staff and inmates from an
inmate who poses an immediate risk of physical injury to others unless
restrained.
(b) To protect an
inmate who poses an immediate threat of physical injury to self unless
restrained.
(c) To protect
property.
(2) Staff may not use mechanical restraints:
(a) As a method
of punishment.
(b) In a way that
causes undue physical discomfort, inflicts physical pain, or restricts the
blood circulation or breathing of the inmate.
(3) When staff places an inmate in a mechanical restraint, staff shall follow all of the following procedures:
(a) The shift supervisor shall notify the
licensed psychologist or designee acting under the supervision of the licensed
psychologist, or a psychiatrist, and a member of the medical staff. They shall
interview the inmate and arrange for a physical and mental examination as soon
as possible. They shall make recommendations to the warden concerning the
inmate's continued placement in restraints. The warden shall evaluate the
recommendations and decide if the inmate shall remain in restraints.
(b) A staff member shall observe an inmate in
restraints every 15 minutes.
(c) If
possible, staff may release an inmate from restraints to perform bodily
functions and for meals. Three staff members, one of whom shall be a security
supervisor, shall be present at the time of release.
(d) The institution shall keep a record of
inmates placed in restraints and it shall include:
1. The inmate's full name, number, and
date;
2. The names of the staff
members and supervisor present when the inmate was placed in
restraints;
3. The reasons for
placing the inmate in restraints;
4. The times that the inmate was checked, the
name of the person making the check, and comments on the individual's behavior
while in restraints;
5. The times
the inmate was placed in restraints and removed; medication given;
and
6. The names of staff visitors,
the times of their visits, and any written comments they make.
(e) The warden shall not allow an
inmate to remain in restraints for longer than 12 hours, unless the inmate is
examined by a licensed psychologist or a designee acting under the supervision
of the licensed psychologist, or a psychiatrist, and a member of the medical
staff who shall make a recommendation to the warden concerning the inmate's
continued placement in restraints. The institution shall conduct such an
examination at least every 12 hours an inmate is in restraints. The warden
shall notify the administrator of the decision to continue the use of
restraints beyond 12 hours.
(4) The security director shall maintain a supply of restraining devices which staff shall periodically examine.
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