Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Corrections
Chapter DOC 346 - Secure Detention For Juveniles
Subchapter VIII - Discipline
Section DOC 346.47 - Discipline

Universal Citation: WI Admin Code ยง DOC 346.47

Current through August 26, 2024

The operational plan under s. DOC 346.04 shall contain policies and procedures relating to discipline of juveniles, including all of the following components:

(1) At the time of admission, each juvenile shall be notified verbally and provided with a copy of the rules of behavior required in the facility and the potential disciplinary actions imposed for violation of the rules. Copies of the rules shall be posted in conspicuous places.

(2) Documentation of a rule infraction and any disciplinary action shall be made part of the juvenile's record as required under s. DOC 346.06.

(3) Disciplinary action shall be determined on an individual basis. Group discipline for the misbehavior of one juvenile is prohibited.

(4) No juvenile may be given authority over another juvenile or be involved in taking disciplinary action against another juvenile.

(5) The following sanctions shall be allowed as disciplinary actions:

(a) Cell confinement, except that cell confinement for 6 hours or more shall not occur unless the juvenile is first given a disciplinary hearing in accordance with s. DOC 346.48. Supervisory personnel shall review cell confinement of less than 6 hours.

(b) Restriction of privileges, including use of radio, television, leisure time materials or canteen, provided that procedures under sub. (6) are followed. Restriction on opportunities for religious worship, food or special dietary requirements, sleep, access to attorneys, courts, legislators, mental health personnel or social workers, and basic health and sanitation requirements is prohibited.

(c) Restriction of family visits, telephone, education, non-privileged mail and exercise when the restriction is directly related to a violation of rules concerning these activities, provided that the procedures under sub. (6) are followed.

(6) A juvenile's privileges may be restricted for a rule violation after the juvenile is given an opportunity to explain the circumstances of the alleged violation. A supervisor shall review the rule violation and restriction within 24 hours. The supervisor's review shall include an opportunity for the juvenile to explain the circumstances of the alleged violation.

(7) A juvenile may not be disciplined by corporal or unusual punishment, intentional humiliation, mental abuse, interference with the daily functions of living, the use of chemical agents, the use of restraints such as handcuffs or shackles, or by placement in a cell designed for the administrative or disciplinary segregation of adults.

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