Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Corrections
Chapter DOC 347 - SECURED RESIDENTIAL CARE CENTERS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH
Subchapter VII - Resources for Youth
Section DOC 347.32 - Mail

Universal Citation: WI Admin Code ยง DOC 347.32

Current through August 26, 2024

(1) The facility shall not limit the amount of correspondence sent and received by youth.

(2) The facility shall deliver incoming mail to youth on the same day that it is received at the facility.

(3) Outgoing youth mail shall be posted daily excluding weekends and holidays.

(4) Appropriate writing materials shall be provided to youth upon request.

(5) Postage for a minimum of 2 non-privileged letters a week shall be provided for each youth.

(6) Postage for privileged mail may not be limited.

(7) The facility shall establish parameters for inspecting privileged and non-privileged mail.

(8) If mail is withheld, staff shall inform the youth and send a written notice to the sender explaining the reason for withholding. Staff shall log the date, time, reason, and disposition of the mail, including any money or items of personal property; save the mail; and inform the youth.

(9) Mail addressed to a released youth shall be forwarded unopened to the youth or returned to the sender or post office if no forwarding address is available.

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