Section 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.Wis. Admin. Code Department of Health Services DHS 98.12
Cr. Register, July, 1992, No. 439, eff. 8-1-92.Amended by, correction in (2) (Note) made under s. 13.92(4) (b) 7, Stats., Register July 2015 No. 715, eff.8/1/2015.Amended by, CR 20-067: r. (2) Register November 2021 No. 792, eff. 1/1/2022