Wis. Admin. Code Department of Health Services DHS 98.12 - Absconding
(1) If a client absconds, an agent shall
request that the committing court issue a capias ordering the apprehension of
the client.
(3) An agent shall make
reasonable attempts to locate a client who has absconded which may include a
letter to the last known address. A certified letter may be used.
(4) As soon as is feasible after a client is
located, a field staff member or other department of corrections representative
shall meet with the client to discuss the facts underlying the absconding, the
possible consequences of it and any extenuating or mitigating circumstances,
and shall evaluate the factors contributing to the absconding.
(5) A client shall be continued on
supervision if revocation proceedings are not initiated against the client
following an absconding, subject to s.
304.072(1),
Stats. Any modification of the rules of supervision made subsequent to the
client's absconding shall be discussed with the client prior to their effective
date and the client shall be given a copy of them.
(6) Upon notification that a client who has
absconded is in custody out of the state of Wisconsin, an agent shall request
that the committing court issue a capias ordering the apprehension of the
client and submit a petition for revocation of conditional release.
(7) Relevant records relating to a client's
absconding shall be maintained in the client's record.
Notes
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