Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Corrections
Chapter DOC 374 - Administrative confinement in Type 1 secured correctional institutions
Section DOC 374.06 - ACRC hearing: advocates

Universal Citation: WI Admin Code ยง DOC 374.06

Current through August 26, 2024

(1) A superintendent shall designate staff to serve as advocates for youth at ACRC hearings. Preference shall be given to staff who volunteer. A youth may select an advocate, subject to the individual's consent and availability. Staff involved in the decision to place a youth in administrative confinement may not act as the youth's advocate.

(2) Before the ACRC hearing, the advocate shall help the youth understand the issues and help in the preparation and presentation of any defense, including gathering evidence and witness testimony and preparing the youth's own statement. The advocate may speak on behalf of the youth at the ACRC hearing or may help the youth state a defense. After the ACRC hearing, the advocate shall discuss the issues with the youth, ensure that the youth understands what happened at the ACRC hearing and answer any questions.

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