Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Corrections
Chapter DOC 309 - Resources For Inmates
Section DOC 309.52 - Canteen
Universal Citation: WI Admin Code § DOC 309.52
Current through November 25, 2024
(1)
(a)
Each institution shall maintain a canteen accessible directly or indirectly to
inmates to facilitate purchase of property approved under s.
DOC 309.20. Institution staff may consult with the inmate
population in selecting canteen stock.
(b) The division of adult institutions shall
establish, in writing, a maximum allowable amount of money that may be spent
during a specified period of time. The division should adjust this amount
periodically to reflect the impact of inflation on purchasing power.
(c) A current list of approved and available
merchandise, giving the price of each item, shall be conspicuously posted at
each canteen. Copies shall be made available to inmates who do not have direct
access to the canteen.
(d)
Institutions shall permit inmates to purchase approved personal property not
carried in the canteen. The procedures to be followed shall be written and
available to inmates. The procedures shall permit purchases from a sufficient
number of enterprises to ensure a reasonable selection and a competitive
price.
(2) Each institution canteen shall maintain an identification and bookkeeping system for withdrawal of funds from the inmate's general account for purchases made through the canteen. No canteen shall use money as a means of exchange.
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