Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Corrections
Chapter DOC 350 - Jails
Section DOC 350.07 - Physical environment of jails constructed before March 1, 1990
Current through August 26, 2024
(1) This section applies to jails that were constructed before March 1, 1990, and have not been substantially remodeled on or after March 1, 1990.
(2) Except if s. DOC 350.20 applies, each cell shall be designed and used for single occupancy only.
(3) Except if s. DOC 350.20 applies, each cell shall be at least 5 1/2 feet wide and 7 1/2 feet long.
(4) A cell that is to be used for double occupancy shall have a floor area of at least 70 square feet.
(5) Each cell shall contain a rigidly constructed metal bunk with the frame bracketed to the wall or bolted to the floor or a bed built in masonry construction of a similar strength for each inmate, a prison-type wash bowl, and a prison-type toilet.
(6) There shall be adequate showers or bathtubs for the inmates. The supply of hot and cold water shall be adequate.
(7) Inmates may be housed in dormitories if the inmates are of the same security classification and properly segregated as required under s. 302.36, Stats. Dormitories may be used for Huber law inmates or other groups by classification. Dormitories shall include sufficient washbasins, toilets, and showers.
(8) All windows accessible to prisoners shall be covered with a heavy gauge screen of 1/4 inch mesh or less or a detention screen to prevent passage of contraband. If the window leads to the exterior of the jail or to an area outside the secure perimeter of the jail and the exterior window does not open, the detention screen may be omitted if the window is mounted in a detention strength frame and the pane is security glass of sufficient strength to resist breakage and prevent the passage of contraband.
(9) An approved security door with an observation opening shall be provided for each entrance into the secure perimeter of a jail. The door may not be unlocked except to admit authorized persons and inmates.
(10) A detention strength locking device shall be installed on each security door. Jail sections having multiple cells shall be provided with locking devices so that doors may be unlocked by a remote release located in an area not accessible to inmates.
(11) The exterior of and approaches to the jail shall be well lighted at night to permit observation of persons approaching the building.
