Section 302.05. Custody classification levels.

  An inmate is classified under one of the following 5 custody classification levels based upon the result of an assessment of the inmate's risk under the A&E or PR process:

(1)  Maximum custody requires very close monitoring of inmate conduct, behavior and activities.

(2)  Medium custody requires moderate monitoring of inmate conduct, behavior and activities.

(3)  Medium-out custody requires moderate monitoring of inmate conduct, behavior and activities inside the institution and permits placement outside the confines of the institution under supervision.

(4)  Minimum custody requires general monitoring of inmate conduct, behavior and activities inside the institution and permits placement outside the confines of the institution.

(5)  Community custody requires limited monitoring of inmate conduct, behavior and activities. This classification is used for the following activities:

(a) Work or study release under ch. DOC 324 .

(b) Off-grounds projects under the supervision of non-correctional staff under ch. DOC 325 .

(c) Driving institution vehicles under ch. DOC 325 .

(d) Leave for qualified inmates under ch. DOC 326 .

(e) Community residential confinement under ch. DOC 327 .

(f) Intensive sanctions under ch. DOC 333 .

(g) Other programs which the department may establish.

History: Cr. Register, August, 1979, No. 284 , eff. 9-1-79; CR 00-140 : r. and recr., Register January 2002 No. 553 , eff. 2-1-02.