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 February 24, 2025
(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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