Wis. Admin. Code Department of Corrections DOC 394.08 - Escape

(1) DEFINITION. A youth placed in a type 2 CCI who has physically left the grounds of the facility, or a youth in that placement who is subsequently placed in a less restrictive placement under s. 938.357(4) (c) 2, Stats., shall be considered to have escaped if the youth is absent without permission from or leaves one or more of the following placements or scheduled activities without permission:

(a) The youth's residence or other assigned placement.

(b) A scheduled school classroom or training site.

(c) A scheduled work site.

(d) An assigned report center or other department office.

(e) Any other scheduled program or activity, including an authorized treatment program, community service assignment or any other activity established in the youth's daily schedule.

(f) Any other place to which the youth has been assigned, including an approved home visit.

(2) SUPERVISOR. Staff shall promptly notify a supervisor whenever a type 2 status youth escapes.

(3) LAW ENFORCEMENT. When staff reasonably believe that a type 2 status youth placed in a type 2 CCI has escaped, staff shall immediately contact law enforcement authorities to request apprehension.

(4) APPREHENSION. Staff approved by the department under s. 938.08(3) (a), Stats., may take a youth who has escaped into physical custody.

(5) COUNTY. A type 2 CCI shall promptly notify a county agent from the supervising county whenever a type 2 status youth under the supervision of the county escapes.

(6) REFERRAL FOR ESCAPE. A youth who escapes under this section is subject to the penalties under s. 946.42(3) (c), Stats., and may be referred by a county department to a district attorney for consideration of charges regarding the escape.

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Wis. Admin. Code Department of Corrections DOC 394.08

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