Section 302.40. Risk reduction program.

 

(1)  For inmates ordered to serve a risk reduction sentence, the department shall do all of the following:

(a) Complete a validated and objective assessment to identify the inmate's criminogenic factors and risk to reoffend.

(b) Create a risk reduction plan that is designed to address the identified criminogenic factors and reduce the inmate's risk of reoffending.

(c) Monitor and review the progress made towards completion of the risk reduction plan. The plan may be modified if programming is unavailable or a new program need is identified.

(2)  The department shall determine if an inmate has completed the risk reduction program by review of the following:

(a) The inmate has demonstrated satisfactory institution adjustment.

(b) The inmate has participated and demonstrated sufficient efforts in meeting all the requirements of the risk reduction plan.

(c) The inmate has developed an adequate release plan.

(d) Release would not pose an unreasonable risk to the public.

(3)  The department may rescind or withhold a determination regarding the completion of the risk reduction plan based on misconduct or failure to complete any component of the risk reduction plan.

(4)  If the department determines that the risk reduction plan has been completed and institution adjustment is satisfactory, the department will notify the sentencing court at least 30 days prior to release. The department will notify an enrolled victim that the inmate will be released under this section.

(5)  The department shall release an inmate to extended supervision on or after the inmate's release eligibility date when the inmate has completed the risk reduction program pursuant to sub. (2) .

(6)  If an inmate is released after successfully completing the risk reduction program and demonstrating satisfactory institution adjustment but prior to his or her release eligibility date, the inmate's overall sentence shall be reduced by the confinement time not served. The term of extended supervision shall not be increased.

History: EmR0939 : emerg. cr. eff. 12-31-09; CR 09-120 : cr. Register November 2010 No. 659 , eff. 12-1-10.