1. (1) Applicability. This section applies only to juvenile detention facilities that are constructed on or after October 1, 1994 but prior to November 1, 2010.

2. (2) Juvenile housing.

   1. (a) Each juvenile shall have a separate bunk or bed in a cell that meets the requirements of sub. (3) or (4) or in a dormitory that meets the requirements of sub. (5). A facility may not exceed its rated bed capacity.
   2. (b) The total number of juveniles housed in double cells under sub. (4) and in dormitories under sub. (5) may not exceed 75% of the rated bed capacity of the facility.

3. (3) Cells.

   1. (a) Except if sub. (4) applies, all cells for juveniles in a facility shall be designated and used for single occupancy only.
   2. (b) Except if sub. (4) applies, cells shall have minimum floor area of 54 square feet. The distance between the floor and ceiling may not be less than 8 feet and the distance between opposite walls may not be less than 6 feet.
   3. (c) Except if sub. (4) applies, each cell shall contain a rigidly constructed metal bed with the frame bracketed to the wall or bolted to the floor.

   4. (d) Mattresses and pillows shall be available where there is need for overnight detention.

      1. 1. Mattresses and pillows shall be made of fire-resistant material, shall be covered with fire retardant, waterproof, and easy-to-sanitize material, and shall be kept in good repair.
      2. 2. Suppliers of mattresses and pillows shall provide information giving evidence of the fire retardant and waterproof capabilities of their product.
      3. 3. Mattresses shall be at least 3 inches in thickness and be of proper size to fit the bunks or beds.
   5. (e) An unbreakable, institution-type mirror shall be provided in each cell.
   6. (f) A detention-strength, metal, institution-type wash basin and toilet shall be provided in each cell. The wash basin and toilet may be combined in one unit. The wash basin shall have hot and cold running water.
   7. (g) A rigidly constructed shelf-type table and seat that are bracketed to the wall or bolted to the floor shall be provided in each cell.
   8. (h) Except if sub. (4) applies, 2 or more non-removable, collapsible, detention-strength clothing and towel hooks shall be provided in each cell.
   9. (i) All facilities shall have a system for emergency unlocking of individual or all cell doors from a single point outside the confinement area.
   10. (j) There shall be no exposed heating pipes, radiators, or controls in cells.
   11. (k) Light fixtures shall be detention strength and shall provide at least 30 foot-candles at 30 inches above the floor. Lights shall have a dimming capability or there shall be a nightlight to allow for comfortable sleeping. There shall be enough illumination for observation of juveniles during security checks.

4. (4) Double celling.

   1. (a) A secure detention facility may use cells for double occupancy. This section does not apply to a juvenile portion of a county jail.
   2. (b) If, based on all criteria under s. DOC 346.13, a secure detention facility determines that placement of a juvenile in a double cell may jeopardize the health or safety of the juvenile, other juveniles in the facility, staff or the community, the juvenile may not be placed in a double cell. If, based on all the criteria under s. DOC 346.13, a secure detention facility determines that placement of 2 particular juveniles in a double cell may jeopardize the health or safety of either juvenile, other juveniles in the facility, staff or the community, those juveniles may not be placed together in the double cell.

   3. (c) In addition to the requirements for single occupancy cells under subs. (2) and (3) and before a cell may be used for double occupancy, all of the following conditions shall be met:

      1. 1. ‘Minimum floor area.’

         1. a. In secure detention facilities that are constructed or substantially remodeled on or after October 1, 1994, a cell shall have a minimum floor area of 70 square feet. The distance between the floor and ceiling may not be less than 8 feet and the distance between opposite walls may not be less than 6 feet.
         2. b. In secure detention facilities that were constructed before October 1, 1994, and have not been substantially remodeled after October 1, 1994, a cell shall have a minimum floor area of 54 square feet. The distance between the floor and ceiling may not be less than 8 feet and the distance between opposite walls may not be less than 6 feet.
      2. 2. ‘Receiving cells.’ Receiving cells may not be used for double occupancy.
      3. 3. ‘Single occupancy cells.’ Each secure detention facility shall maintain a minimum of 2 cells which are designed and used for single occupancy only.
      4. 4. ‘Double occupancy cells.’ A secure detention facility may not exceed 75 percent double occupancy of the total number of cells, excluding receiving cells and holding rooms.
      5. 5. ‘Clothing hooks.’ Each cell shall contain a minimum of two nonremovable, collapsible, detention-strength clothing and towel hooks for each occupant.

5. (5) Dormitories.

   1. (a) A secure detention facility may use dormitories in addition to cells for the secure detention of juveniles. Each dormitory shall be designed for a minimum of 3 and maximum of 8 juveniles. If a secure detention facility contains one dormitory, it shall have a minimum of 2 cells designed and used for single occupancy. If more than one dormitory is built, the number of dormitory beds may not exceed 50 percent of the rated bed capacity of the secure detention facility.
   2. (b) If, based on all the criteria under s. DOC 346.13, a secure detention facility determines that placement of a juvenile in a dormitory may jeopardize the health or safety of the juvenile, other juveniles in the facility, staff or the community, the juvenile may not be placed in a dormitory.

   3. (c) Each dormitory shall have all of the following:

      1. 1. A minimum combined sleeping area and adjacent day room space of 70 square feet per juvenile based on rated bed capacity of the dormitory, excluding toilets, showers, and lavatories.
      2. 2. A minimum floor to ceiling height of 8 feet.
      3. 3. Non-locking doors on sleeping rooms, if separate sleeping rooms are provided.
      4. 4. Unrestricted, physical access to the day room, lavatories, and toilets.
      5. 5. A rigidly constructed metal bed with the frame bracketed to the wall or bolted to the floor for each juvenile based on the rated bed capacity of the dormitory.
      6. 6. Detention-strength wash basins and toilets.
      7. 7. Unbreakable, detention-strength mirrors sufficient for the number of juveniles confined.
      8. 8. Detention-strength tables and seating in the day room based on the rated bed capacity of the dormitory.
      9. 9. Two nonremovable, collapsible, detention-strength clothing and towel hooks for each juvenile confined based on the rated bed capacity of the dormitory.
      10. 10. Light fixtures shall be detention strength and shall provide at least 30 foot-candles at 30 inches above the floor. Lights shall have a dimming capability or there shall be a nightlight to allow for comfortable sleeping. There shall be enough illumination for observation of juveniles during security checks.

6. (6) Day room. Each day room shall have a minimum floor area of 35 square feet for each juvenile based on the rated bed capacity of the adjacent group of cells. In addition, each day room shall have a minimum of 70 square feet of unobstructed floor area.

   1. (a) There shall be no exposed heating pipes, radiators, or controls.
   2. (b) Light fixtures shall be detention strength and shall provide at least 30 foot-candles at 30 inches above the floor.
   3. (c) There shall be adequate furnishings and equipment for leisure time activities as required under this chapter.
   4. (d) The day room shall have detention-strength tables and seating based on the rated bed capacity of the adjacent cells.
7. (7) Showers. There shall be at least one shower for every 8 persons and an adequate supply of hot and cold water so that all juveniles may shower every day.
8. (8) Multi-purpose space. Facilities shall contain multi-purpose space that shall have a minimum of 300 square feet of floor area or provide 35 square feet of floor area for the maximum number of juveniles expected to use the space at one time, whichever is greater.

9. (9) Exterior windows.

   1. (a) This subsection applies to all windows that lead to the exterior of the facility or to an area outside the secure perimeter of the facility.
   2. (b) All exterior windows shall be translucent or shall be located to prevent persons outside the secure perimeter of the facility from observing juveniles within the facility.
   3. (c) Each exterior window that has an opening in any direction in excess of 5 ½ inches shall be covered with security steel grills to prevent escape.
   4. (d) If an exterior window is accessible to juveniles and opens, the window shall be mounted in a detention-strength frame and shall be covered on the inside with a 1,600 pound per lineal inch tensile strength security screen of .047 mil. wire diameter to prevent the passage of contraband.
   5. (e) If an exterior window is not accessible to juveniles and opens, the window’s security screen need not meet the requirements of par. (d), but the screen shall have a tensile strength of at least 800 pounds per lineal inch and shall be made of wire of at least .028 mil. diameter.
   6. (f) If an exterior window does not open, whether or not it is accessible to juveniles, the security screen required under par. (d) or (e) may be omitted if the window is mounted in a detention-strength frame and the pane is security glass of sufficient strength to resist breakage and prevent the passage of contraband.

10. (10) Receiving cells.

    1. (a) All receiving cells shall be designed and used for single occupancy.
    2. (b) Each receiving cell shall have a minimum floor area of 54 square feet. The distance between the floor and ceiling may not be less than 8 feet and the distance between opposite walls may not be less than 6 feet.

    3. (c) Each receiving cell shall have all of the following:

       1. 1. A rigidly constructed metal bed with the frame bracketed to the wall or bolted to the floor or a bed built in masonry construction of similar strength.
       2. 2. A detention-strength, metal, institution-type wash basin and toilet. The wash basin and toilet may be combined in one unit. The wash basin shall have hot and cold running water.
       3. 3. Light fixtures that are detention strength and provide at least 30 foot-candles at 30 inches above the floor. Lights shall have a dimming capability or there shall be a nightlight to allow for comfortable sleeping. There shall be enough illumination for observation of juveniles during security checks.

11. (11) Holding rooms.

    1. (a) Holding rooms shall only be used for admission, release, investigative purposes, and court appearances. Holding rooms shall be located in an area that allows continuous staff observation or electronic video surveillance of juveniles.
    2. (b) Holding rooms may be designed and used for multiple occupancy for juveniles of the same classification.

    3. (c) Each holding room shall have all of the following:

       1. 1. Detention-strength, rigidly constructed seats or benches bracketed to the wall or bolted to the floor or seats or benches of masonry construction of similar strength.
       2. 2. A detention-strength, metal, institution-type wash basin and toilet.
       3. 3. A minimum floor area of 50 square feet with an additional 10 square feet for each occupant above 5.
       4. 4. Light fixtures shall be detention strength and shall provide at least 30 foot-candles at 30 inches above the floor.
12. (12) Existing facilities. Existing juvenile portions of a county jail shall continue to meet the physical requirements for adult jails established in ch. DOC 350.

History

History: CR 24-065: cr. Register July 2025 No. 835, eff. 8-1-25.