Wis. Admin. Code DHS § DHS 98.30

Current through November 25, 2024
Section DHS 98.30 - Purpose of lie detector program
(1) The department may use the lie detector examination process as a supervision tool for clients who are sex offenders. Testing may be used to achieve any of the following goals in supervising a client who is a sex offender:
(a) Disclosing offense pattern information for treatment purposes.
(b) Holding the client accountable for behaviors which occur while on supervision.
(c) Verifying the accuracy of self-reporting.
(d) Assisting in the monitoring and early identification of rule violations and other criminal behavior.
(e) Providing a deterrent to re-offending.
(f) Identifying the clients who need more intensive supervision or treatment.
(g) Providing more information for purposes of assessment, treatment and monitoring.
(2) The department may not use the lie detector examination process as a punishment or sanction.

Wis. Admin. Code Department of Health Services DHS 98.30

Cr. Register, May, 1999, No. 521, eff. 6-1-99.