Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Corrections
Chapter DOC 379 - Living conditions for youth in Type 1 secured correctional facilities
Section DOC 379.18 - Personal hygiene
Current through November 25, 2024
(1) Each institution shall create minimum personal hygiene standards for its youth. Personal cleanliness shall be the responsibility of each youth.
(2) Institutions shall provide a minimum of 3 showering periods every 7 days for each youth in the general population. When possible, an institution shall permit youth to shower daily. Institutions shall provide clean undergarments, shirts and stockings at least 3 times every 7 days. Youth whose work or other activity makes it desirable shall be allowed more frequent bathing and changes of clothing.
(3) All of the following apply to grooming:
(4) New identification photographs may be required of any youth whose appearance changes or is altered significantly during confinement as a result of change in hair style, hair length, facial hair growth or removal, maturation or other changes.