Wis. Admin. Code Department of Corrections DOC 303.01 - Applicability and purposes
(1) Pursuant to
authority vested in the department of corrections by s.
227.11(2),
Stats., the department adopts this chapter which applies to all inmates in its
legal custody regardless of the inmates' physical placement. This section does
not preclude another jurisdiction that has physical custody of the inmate from
enforcing its rules related to inmate behavior. This chapter implements ss.
301.03(2),
302.04,
302.07,
302.08, and
302.11(2),
Stats. The rules governing inmate conduct under this chapter describe the
conduct for which an inmate may be disciplined and the procedures for the
imposition of discipline.
(2)
Discipline includes the dispositions described in ss.
DOC 303.70
and . The objectives of the disciplinary rules under this chapter are the
following:
(a) The maintenance of order in
correctional facilities.
(b) The
maintenance of a safe setting in which inmates can participate in constructive
programs.
(c) The rehabilitation of
inmates through the development of their ability to live with others, within
rules.
(d) Fairness in the
treatment of inmates.
(e) The
development and maintenance of respect for authority, the correctional system,
and for our system of government through fair treatment of inmates.
(f) Punishment of inmates for
misbehavior.
(g) Deterrence of
misbehavior.
(3)
Corporal punishment of inmates is prohibited.
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