Section 379.19. Living quarters.

 

(1)  An institution may not exceed the original design capacity of a room and the institution when assigning youth to rooms, except in an institution housing emergency under sub. (2) , or to meet youth program needs. The original design capacity of a room and an institution is the occupancy, number of youth, for which a room and the institution was originally designed.

(2)  If the secretary declares an institution housing emergency, the number of youth assigned to living quarters may exceed original design capacity. Conditions for youth assigned to a room in excess of the original design capacity shall be as humane as reasonably possible, consistent with available resources.

(3)  There shall be no discrimination on the basis of race or religion in the assignment of youth to living quarters.

(4)  The superintendent may consider the following factors before assigning a youth to a room:

(a) The youth's medical, psychological and psychiatric condition.

(b) The youth's record of assault or aggressive behavior.

(c) The youth's overall institutional adjustment.

(d) The youth's history of sexual behavior.

(e) The youth's length of sentence.

(f) The youth's program assignment.

(g) The total institution population.

(5)  Youth shall keep assigned living quarters clean, neat and orderly as directed by staff. Appropriate cleaning materials shall be made available for this purpose.

(a) The institution shall provide youth with clean bed sheets, pillowcases and towels at least once every 7 days. The institution shall provide each youth with a standard issue of blankets and similar items necessary for physical comfort. Youth shall be responsible for their proper care.

(b) The superintendent may establish appropriate policies and procedures to insure proper maintenance of living quarters.

History: Cr. Register, June, 2000, No. 534 , eff. 7-1-00.