Section 373.83. Referral for prosecution.  


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  • (1)  The superintendent of each institution shall develop, in conjunction with local law enforcement authorities, a policy regarding conduct rule violations to be considered for referral for prosecution.
    (2)  When a conduct rule violation which is also a crime is alleged, the superintendent shall review the incident in light of the policy to determine if the case should be referred for prosecution and if necessary, shall order an investigation to determine if sufficient evidence exists for referral.
    (3)  Whether or not the review described in sub. (2) results in prosecution, the incident may be handled as a conduct rule violation.
History: Cr. Register, June, 2000, No. 534 , eff. 7-1-00.