Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Corrections
Chapter DOC 350 - Jails
Section DOC 350.20 - Double celling
Current through November 25, 2024
If approved by the department, the jail shall have policies and procedures relating to double celling, including the following components:
(1) The county board and sheriff shall determine jointly the adequate staffing needs, including support staff and services that are required to ensure the health, safety, and security of the jail staff and inmates when using cells for double occupancy. The joint determinations shall be in writing and signed by the representatives of the county board and the sheriff and shall be filed with the department. The written joint determination shall remain in effect until rescinded or amended by mutual written agreement of the county board and sheriff. Unless there is adequate staff as agreed upon by the county board and sheriff, double celling may not occur.
(2) Inmates housed in the same cell shall have the same custody classification and be properly segregated as required under s. 302.36, Stats.
(3) For male and female housing areas, at least one cell or 15% of the jail's total number of cells, whichever is greater, shall be maintained for single occupancy.
(4) Receiving cells may not be used for double occupancy.
