Administrative Code Provisions | Wis. Adm. Code DOC ยง 302.02 | 2019
The purpose of this chapter is to provide procedures for inmate classification, sentence, and release provisions that include all of the following objectives.
(1) The objectives of inmate classification include all of the following:
(a) Establish a dedicated and centralized inmate classification process to determine custody, program need, institution placement assignments, and movement of inmates.
(b) Classify every inmate based on factors related to public, staff, and inmate safety, institution security, mission of the department, and needs of the inmate.
(c) Match inmate needs to institution resources when possible.
(d) Involve inmates in the process of determining custody, program need, and institution assignment.
(e) Provide a record of custody, program need, and institution placement assignments.
(2) The objectives of sentence and release provisions includes all of the following:
(a) Establish processes for inmate release from court imposed periods of incarceration.
(b) Review judgments of conviction and court orders received for legality and clarity.
(c) Calculate parole eligibility dates, projected release dates and discharge dates for all counts of all sentences.
(d) Inform inmate of calculated dates.
(e) Utilize calculated dates to facilitate the legal release of inmates from prison and offenders from supervision.