Section 311.13. Appeals.

 

(1)  An inmate placed in observation shall have the immediate right to appeal such placement decision to the administrator under any of the following circumstances:

(a) The inmate has not received a timely review under s. DOC 311.05 (2) .

(b) The inmate in observation for mental health purposes due to dangerousness to himself or herself wishes to challenge the review of dangerousness to self decision.

(2)  The administrator may request an additional clinical or medical assessment of the inmate's condition prior to the administrator's written decision which shall be issued to the inmate and clinical or medical staff within 5 working days of receipt of the appeal.

(3)  An inmate may appeal the administrator's written decision to the secretary who shall issue a written decision within 5 working days of the appeal.

Cr. Register, May, 1998, No. 509 , eff. 6-1-98.