Wisconsin Verification of Positive Adjustment Time Earned 973.198 is a form issued by the Wisconsin Department of Corrections. It is used to verify the amount of Positive Adjustment Time Earned (PATE) that an offender has earned during their incarceration. PATE is a reward given to inmates for good behavior and participation in various rehabilitative activities. It is generally issued in the form of a reduction in the offender’s sentence. The form requires the offender's personal information, including their name, date of birth, and DOC number. It also requires the facility where the offender is being held, the date the PATE was earned, the amount of time earned, and the name and signature of the facility administrator. The form is then signed and dated by the offender. Wisconsin Verification of Positive Adjustment Time Earned 973.198 comes in two versions: a paper form and an electronic version. The paper version must be filled out and mailed to the Wisconsin Department of Corrections, while the electronic version must be completed and submitted online.