Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Corrections
Chapter DOC 396 - Type 2 Secured Correctional Facilities
Section DOC 396.14 - Escape

Universal Citation: WI Admin Code ยง DOC 396.14

Current through November 25, 2024

(1) Youth in CSP, the SJO program, a type 2 secured correctional facility or having been placed in a type 2 secured correctional facility by the department are subsequently placed in a less restrictive placement, are under the supervision of the department as defined in s. 938.505(1), Stats., and are in custody as defined in s. 946.42(1) (a), Stats.

(2) A youth has escaped if the youth is absent without permission or leaves one or more of the following placements or scheduled activities without permission:

(a) The youth's residence or other assigned placement.

(b) A scheduled school classroom or training site.

(c) A scheduled work site.

(d) An assigned report center or other department office.

(e) Any other scheduled program or activity, including an authorized treatment program, community service assignment or any other activity established in the youth's daily schedule.

(f) Any other place to which the youth has been assigned.

(3) A youth who escapes under this section is subject to the penalties under s. 946.42(3) (c), Stats., and may be referred by staff to the district attorney for consideration of charges regarding the escape.

(4) When staff reasonably believe that a youth has escaped, staff shall immediately contact law enforcement authorities and may search for and attempt to take the youth into custody.

(5) Staff shall notify a supervisor promptly whenever a youth escapes.

(6) Staff shall make a reasonable effort to promptly notify any victims or witnesses who have requested notification under s. 938.51(2), Stats.

(7) When a youth who has escaped is taken into custody and detained under s. DOC 396.11(1) or (2), the youth may be placed on close confinement status pending investigation of the escape and termination of the placement under s. DOC 396.12.

(8) When a youth is detained following an escape, a violation report under s. DOC 396.10(3) (b) shall be promptly forwarded to the youth at the facility where the youth is being detained.

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