Section 326.04. Eligibility for leave application.

  To be eligible to apply for a leave, an inmate shall meet the following requirements:

(1)  The inmate shall be housed in a minimum security facility as described in s. DOC 302.06 , including contract facilities, and the inmate shall have a community custody status as defined in s. DOC 326.03 (4) .

(2)  The inmate shall be able to demonstrate one of the following needs:

(a) To visit a close family member who is seriously ill.

(b) To attend the funeral of a close family member.

(c) To contact a legitimate, verified potential employer through a prearranged interview.

(d) To screen for or diagnose or treat an injury, illness or disease, as pre-approved by the bureau of health services.

(e) To visit a close family member to facilitate family reintegration and stability.

(3)  The inmate shall not be confined, nor have a criminal conviction for a violent offense or a history of assaultive behavior.

(4)  The inmate shall not be confined, nor have a criminal conviction for escape.

(5)  The proposed leave is restricted to the state of Wisconsin.

(6)  The proposed leave shall only be for a period of time necessary for the purpose of the leave, but no inmate may be granted a total of more than 3 leaves per calendar year and no leave may exceed 3 days exclusive of travel time unless an extension is granted, for cause, by the warden or superintendent.

History: Cr. Register, September, 1997, No. 501 , eff. 10-1-97; correction in (1) made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats., Register, May, 2001, No. 545 .