Wis. Admin. Code Department of Corrections DOC 311.06

Current through October 28, 2024
Section DOC 311.06 - Continued mental health placement
(1) No inmate in observation for a mental health placement may remain in observation for longer than 15 working days from the initial examination without a clinician, crisis intervention worker or physician making a decision for continued placement.
(2) An inmate placed in mental health observation due to mental illness and dangerousness may continue in the placement after 15 working days if both of the following situations exist:
(a) The proceedings for the inmate's civil commitment under ch. 51, Stats., have been initiated or the commitment obtained.
(b) The inmate has been served notice of the review of continued mental health placement under s. DOC 311.06(2).
(3) An inmate placed in mental health observation due to dangerousness to self may continue in the placement after 15 working days only if both of the following situations exist:
(a) The proceedings for a review of dangerousness to himself or herself have been initiated.
(b) The inmate has been served notice of the review of continued mental health placement under s. DOC 311.06(3).

Wis. Admin. Code Department of Corrections DOC 311.06

Cr. Register, May, 1998, No. 509, eff. 6-1-98.