Section DHS 98.08 - Intrastate transfer(1) CRITERIA. A client may request transfer to another geographical area of the state if transfer is consistent with the goals and objectives of supervision for the client, and: (a) The client's family has moved to the area and the transfer is considered advisable to maintain or strengthen familial ties; or(b) The client has obtained verified residence, employment or schooling in the area.(2) RECOMMENDATION. An agent may recommend a transfer and, if that agent obtains supervisory approval, shall prepare a transfer summary and recommendation which should be sent with the client file directly to the designated receiving office.(3) INVESTIGATION. A transfer is authorized only after the receiving agent investigates the transfer request, obtains supervisory approval, and then acknowledges the transfer in writing. Any rejection of the transfer by the receiving agent is to have the receiving agent's supervisor's written approval of the reasons for the rejection and shall be provided to the agent in writing and communicated to the client. The agent shall notify the receiving agent as soon as possible of the client's anticipated arrival in the designated area.(4) INITIAL MEETING. The client and new agent shall meet within 10 working days after the receiving agent has been notified of the client's arrival to the new area to discuss the goals and objectives of the client's supervision and confirm an understanding of the rules and conditions of the client's supervision. Any modification of the rules of supervision shall be explained to the client prior to its effective date and the client shall be given a copy of it.(5) RETURN. If the transfer plan is not implemented within 60 days of arrival for reasons other than the client's misconduct, the client may be transferred back to the prior geographical area and agent.(6) RECORDS. Records relevant to a client's transfer shall be maintained in the client's record.Wis. Admin. Code Department of Health Services DHS 98.08
Cr. Register, July, 1992, No. 439, eff. 8-1-92.