Section 302.04. Custody classification.

 

(1)  The purpose of a custody classification is to determine the appropriate placement of an inmate in order to regulate the supervision and movement of inmates among institutions, and between institutions and community programs.

(2)  Custody classification is determined by assessing the risk of each inmate regarding all of the following:

(a) Assaultive or predatory behavior.

(b) Escape, walk-away, and absconding occurrences.

(c) Violation of inmate disciplinary rules under ch. DOC 303 .

(d) Disruption to the orderly processes of an institution.

(e) Participation and progress in program or treatment.

(f) Adjustment and history under community supervision.

(g) Pending legal processes.

(3)  The department initiates custody classification at A&E and changes it by an individualized assessment through the program review process using factors identified in s. DOC 302.07 .

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.