Section 306.10. Use of mechanical restraints for transportation of inmates.

 

(1)   Authorization. Staff members may use mechanical restraints if the warden determines that the use of mechanical restraints is necessary to protect the public, staff or other inmates or to maintain the security of the institution.

(2)   Movement within institution. Staff may use mechanical restraints in the following situations if the warden determines that the use of mechanical restraints is necessary to protect the public, staff or other inmates or to maintain the security of the institution:

(a) In transporting an inmate from within the institution to outside the institution.

(b) In transporting an inmate to segregation or temporary lock-up status.

(c) For an inmate who is in segregation or temporary lock-up status, while the inmate is outside his or her cell.

(d) For other security reasons as determined by the warden.

(3)   Movement outside institution. Staff may use mechanical restraints in transporting an inmate outside an institution, in accordance with s. DOC 302.12 .

CR 00-079 : cr. Register July 2001, No. 547 eff. 8-1-01.