Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Corrections
Chapter DOC 333 - Intensive Sanctions
Section DOC 333.19 - Search of DIS inmates

Universal Citation: WI Admin Code § DOC 333.19

Current through February 24, 2025

(1) Searches of inmates approved for DIS placements shall comply with s. DOC 306.16, modified as follows:

(a) In addition to the reasons for a personal search of an inmate listed under s. DOC 306.16(2), a personal search of an inmate in a DIS placement may be conducted by DIS staff before an inmate enters and after an inmate leaves the security enclosure of a jail or detention facility and when an inmate is taken into custody;

(b) In addition to the reasons for a strip search of an inmate listed under s. DOC 306.16(3), a strip search may be conducted before an inmate enters and after an inmate leaves the security enclosure of a jail or detention facility and when an inmate is taken into custody;

(c) In addition to the reasons for a body contents search listed under s. DOC 306.16(5), a body contents search may be conducted under the following circumstances:
1. Immediately before transfer to the DIS placement;

2. Upon arrival at the DIS placement;

3. If an inmate is found to possess intoxicating substances or intoxicating substances are detected or found in the inmate's residence or in an area controlled, occupied or inhabited by the inmate;

4. As part of a random testing program of all DIS inmates. Selection of inmates for random testing may not be done for the purpose of harassing or intimidating inmates; or

5. As DIS supervisory staff determine to be appropriate, if an inmate has a history of alcohol or other drug abuse.

(d) "Administrator" is substituted for "superintendent".

(2) If the DIS inmate is held in a correctional institution, the search rules under ss. DOC 306.13 to apply 306.16.

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