To be eligible to apply for a leave, an inmate shall meet the following requirements:

1. (1) The inmate shall be housed in a minimum security facility as described in s. DOC 302.10, including contract facilities, and the inmate shall have a community custody status as defined in s. DOC 302.09 (4).

2. (2) The inmate shall be able to demonstrate one of the following needs:

   1. (a) To visit a close family member who is seriously ill.
   2. (b) To attend the funeral of a close family member.
   3. (c) To contact a legitimate, verified potential employer through a prearranged interview.
   4. (d) To screen for or diagnose or treat an injury, illness or disease, as pre-approved by the bureau of health services.
   5. (e) To visit a close family member to facilitate family reintegration and stability.
3. (3) The inmate shall not be confined, nor have a criminal conviction for a violent offense or a history of assaultive behavior.
4. (4) The inmate shall not be confined, nor have a criminal conviction for escape.
5. (5) The proposed leave is restricted to the state of Wisconsin.
6. (6) The proposed leave shall only be for a period of time necessary for the purpose of the leave, but no inmate may be granted a total of more than 3 leaves per calendar year and no leave may exceed 3 days exclusive of travel time unless an extension is granted, for cause, by the warden or superintendent.

History

History: Cr. Register, September, 1997, No. 501, eff. 10-1-97; correction in (1) made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats., Register, May, 2001, No. 545; CR 17-026: am. (1), Register June 2018 No. 750 eff. 7-1-18.