Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Corrections
Chapter DOC 349 - Municipal lockup facilities
Section DOC 349.01 - Purpose and authority

Universal Citation: WI Admin Code ยง DOC 349.01

Current through August 26, 2024

(1) The purpose of this chapter is to establish minimum standards for the design, construction and security of municipal lockup facilities, for maintaining sanitary and safe conditions in lockups and for the development of written program standards for municipal lockup facilities relating to holding inmates and juveniles who are alleged to have committed a delinquent act.

(2) The purpose of this chapter as it applies to juveniles is to protect the health, safety and welfare of juveniles held in municipal lockup facilities, and to ensure compliance with 42 USC 5601 to 5761 and 28 CFR Part 31.

(3) This chapter is promulgated under the authority of ss. 227.11(2) (a), 301.03(5), 301.36, 301.37, 302.365, and 938.209(2m), Stats.

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