1. (1) Informal resolution. The complaint mediator shall conduct all of the following procedures:

   1. (a) Upon receipt of a complaint, the complaint mediator shall attempt to informally resolve the issues raised by the complainant.
   2. (b) If a complaint is resolved informally, the complaint mediator shall reduce the outcome to writing, using the appropriate informal complaint resolution form, and shall provide a concise statement of the complaint and the resolution. The youth shall sign the informal complaint resolution form to acknowledge his or her agreement with the resolution of the complaint.
   3. (c) The superintendent shall review the informal complaint resolution form signed by the youth under par. (b) and approve the informal resolution or require a formal resolution under sub. (2).
   4. (d) Informal mediation shall be completed in 5 days from the receipt of the complaint, unless waived in writing by the complainant.

2. (2) Formal resolution. If an informal resolution cannot be obtained under sub. (1), or the superintendent requires a formal resolution, the mediator shall do all of the following:

   1. (a) The complaint mediator shall investigate the complaint and as part of the investigation shall provide the complainant an opportunity to state his or her position and to present any information relevant to the decision.
   2. (b) The complaint mediator shall file a written report, using the complaint mediator’s report form, with the superintendent stating a proposed resolution within 14 days of receipt of the complaint. The complainant may waive the time limit in writing to permit the complaint mediator to complete a proper investigation.
   3. (c) The complaint mediator’s report shall state the youth’s complaint, the facts upon which the proposed resolution is based, the proposed resolution and the reasons for the proposed resolution.
   4. (d) The complaint mediator may propose that a complaint be dismissed if it is frivolous, if it is beyond the scope of the complaint process as provided in s. DOC 380.02 or if the complaint mediator believes, after investigation, that the complaint is without merit.

History

History: Cr. Register, June, 2000, No. 534, eff. 7-1-00.