Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Corrections
Chapter DOC 311 - Observation Status
Section DOC 311.06 - Continued mental health placement
Universal Citation: WI Admin Code ยง DOC 311.06
Current through August 26, 2024
(1) No inmate in observation for a mental health placement may remain in observation for longer than 15 working days from the initial examination without a clinician, crisis intervention worker or physician making a decision for continued placement.
(2) An inmate placed in mental health observation due to mental illness and dangerousness may continue in the placement after 15 working days if both of the following situations exist:
(a) The proceedings for the inmate's
civil commitment under ch. 51, Stats., have been initiated or the commitment
obtained.
(b) The inmate has been
served notice of the review of continued mental health placement under s. DOC 311.06(2).
(3) An inmate placed in mental health observation due to dangerousness to self may continue in the placement after 15 working days only if both of the following situations exist:
(a) The proceedings for a review of
dangerousness to himself or herself have been initiated.
(b) The inmate has been served notice of the
review of continued mental health placement under s. DOC 311.06(3).
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