Opinion No. Oag 103-79, (1979)

ELMER O. CADY, Administrator Division of Corrections Departmentof Health and Social Services

You have requested an opinion on the authority of non-deputized correctional system staff members to pursue escapees. Actually, you have asked six related questions, the answers to which evolve from the general duties of the warden and the idea of deputization.

Section 53.07, Stats., states:

53.07 The warden or superintendent shall maintain order, enforce obedience, suppress riots and prevent escapes. For such purposes he may command the aid of the officers of the institution and of persons outside of…