Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Corrections
Chapter DOC 324 - Work And Study Release
Section DOC 324.12 - Inmate conduct on work and study release

Universal Citation: WI Admin Code ยง DOC 324.12

Current through February 26, 2024

(1) The following provisions apply to inmate conduct on work and study release and shall be included as part of the work release and study release agreements:

(a) Inmates shall not leave the immediate confines of the placement site or the assigned designated area.

(b) Inmates shall not possess weapons or possess or use any form of alcohol, marijuana, narcotics, or drugs except as authorized and directed by a physician.

(c) Inmates shall abide by all the rules of the employer or the educational or training facility to which they are assigned.

(d) Inmates shall not send or receive personal letters or property and shall not make or receive personal telephone calls at the placement site unless authorized by the warden or superintendent. Personal visits are not permitted at the placement site.

(e) Inmates shall not enter into contracts or agreements without prior approval by the warden or superintendent. Prohibited contracts include but are not limited to: purchases of property, time payments, and marriage.

(f) The inmate may not remove any tools, equipment, or shop-built items from the state correctional facility or bring any such item into the state correctional facility without the prior approval of the warden or superintendent.

(g) Money shall be considered contraband unless authorized in advance by the warden or superintendent for incidental expenses.

(h) Inmates shall use only the transportation authorized under s. DOC 324.10.

(i) Inmates shall abide by these administrative rules, the specific policies and procedures of the institution to which they are assigned.

(j) Failure to report or return from a work or study placement may be referred for prosecution as an escape under s. 946.42(3), Stats., and may be administratively charged with an escape under s. DOC 303.26.

(k) An inmate may not remain on work or study release if a medical or psychological problem of the inmate would go untreated.

(2) The following additional requirements apply only to study release and shall be included in the study release agreement:

(a) Inmates shall attend all regularly scheduled classes even if the instructor does not require attendance. The warden or superintendent must approve all schedules and schedule changes.

(b) Inmates shall maintain passing grades in all courses and a cumulative 2 point (2.0) grade point average (C average) or better on a 4 point (4.0) scale. Incompletes may result in termination.

(c) Unless approved in advance by the warden or superintendent, inmates may not enroll in or attend evening courses, courses requiring attendance at events away from the placement site, theater activities, field trips, athletic functions, or social events.

(d) Unless approved in advance by the warden or superintendent, the inmate shall not sign up for additional projects that require fees or the purchase of additional books and materials.

(e) Books and nonexpendable items shall be used appropriately and not sold or exchanged during placement without approval.

(3) Violation of this section may result in termination of work or study release under s. DOC 324.13.

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