Wisconsin Administrative Code Department of Corrections
Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) Administrative Code
The Wisconsin Department of Corrections is responsible for the supervision, management, and rehabilitation of individuals in state correctional facilities and under community supervision. Its administrative rules are designed to ensure safety, fairness, and legal compliance in all correctional operations.
Key Areas of the DOC Administrative Code
The DOC rules are mainly found in Chapters DOC 300–400+ of the Wisconsin Administrative Code. Here’s an overview:
Institutional Operations
Rules for the management of correctional facilities:
Security procedures
Housing assignments
Discipline for inmates
Inmate property and personal belongings
Facility safety inspections
Inmate Programs and Services
Access to education, vocational training, and work programs.
Health services, mental health services, and counseling.
Religious services and recreational activities.
Community Supervision
Probation, parole, and extended supervision procedures.
Rules for supervision of offenders in the community.
Reporting requirements for offenders under supervision.
Staff Conduct and Training
Standards for correctional staff behavior and responsibilities.
Staff training on security, ethics, and inmate management.
Procedures for staff to report misconduct or safety issues.
Discipline and Grievances
Processes for handling inmate misconduct:
Minor and major rule violations
Investigation and disciplinary hearings
Sanctions or penalties
Procedures for inmate grievances about conditions, staff, or programs.
Health and Safety
Standards for inmate medical care, mental health treatment, and substance use programs.
Rules for emergency procedures, fire safety, and sanitation.
Administrative Code Structure for DOC
DOC 300–399: General inmate rules, security, and operations.
DOC 400–499: Community supervision, probation, parole, and extended supervision.
DOC 500–599: Staff policies, training, and conduct.
DOC 700–799: Health care, treatment programs, and rehabilitation services.
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