Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Corrections
Chapter DOC 324 - Work And Study Release
Section DOC 324.06 - Placement procedure

Universal Citation: WI Admin Code ยง DOC 324.06

Current through August 26, 2024

(1) Upon approval for the program, the inmate shall meet with the work release coordinator to complete the application process. The application process shall include, in accordance with s. DOC 324.09, information about the inmate's financial obligations. If the application is for study release, the inmate shall apply for benefits as required under s. DOC 324.09(1).

(2) Upon receiving notification, the work release coordinator and appropriate staff shall, under s. DOC 324.09(2), investigate the inmate's financial obligations and attempt to place the inmate in accordance with the requirements of s. DOC 324.07 or 324.08.

(3) Before placement, the work release coordinator shall advise the employers or appropriate school administrators of their responsibilities to the inmates and the program. For placement in a contract facility, the director of the contract facility must consent in advance to accept the inmate. Withdrawal of the consent terminates the placement. Determination of the costs and method of payment for room and board must be arranged prior to placement at the location.

(4) When a suitable placement is available for an inmate, the work release coordinator shall explain to the inmate the rules of work or study release and complete the forms necessary to implement the placement.

(5) Before an inmate begins a work or study release placement, the work release coordinator shall give the department's division of program services and the state correctional facility social worker the following information:

(a) Date placement is to begin.

(b) Site of placement or contract facility, if any.

(c) Hours the inmate will be on the placement site.

(d) Type of work or study program.

(e) Rate of pay or amount of financial aid.

(f) Other information that may be required to prepare for the placement.

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