Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Corrections
Chapter DOC 311 - Observation Status
Section DOC 311.05 - Examination of mental health placement
Current through August 26, 2024
(1) An inmate placed in observation shall be examined by a clinician, crisis intervention worker or physician. The examination shall include a direct personal evaluation and a review of recent relevant information.
(2) If an inmate is placed in observation by the warden, registered nurse, physician's assistant, security director or shift captain, a clinician, crisis intervention worker or physician shall be notified immediately of the placement and shall examine the inmate within 2 working days.
(3) Within 24 hours or as soon as possible after the examination, the clinician, crisis intervention worker or physician shall advise the inmate orally of the finding of the examination. Written results of the examination shall be provided to the inmate within 10 working days of the examination.
(4) An inmate in observation for a mental health placement will be examined by a clinician, crisis intervention worker or physician at least every 2 working days.
(5) Examination by a clinician, crisis intervention worker or physician may result in a recommendation for continued placement in observation or in a recommendation for the inmate's immediate release from observation.
