Section 306.23. Disturbance.  


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  • (1)  If a disturbance occurs that prevents the normal functioning of the institution, the warden may suspend the administrative rules of the department or any parts of them, except ss. DOC 306.07 to 306.09 , until the disturbance is ended and order is restored to the institution. The warden shall make provisions for access to medical care.
    (2)  If a disturbance occurs and a person is injured and if it results in the suspension of these rules, the secretary may convene a disturbance review panel to investigate the disturbance. The secretary shall appoint the panel in accordance with s. DOC 306.08 (5) (d) and the panel shall submit a written report to the secretary that includes the facts relevant to the incident and an opinion as to whether this chapter was complied with relating to a disturbance. The department shall provide the panel with staff adequate to conduct a thorough investigation of the disturbance.
    (3)  A staff member taken hostage has no authority to order any action or inaction by staff.