Illinois Administrative Code

Section 103.20 Legislative Communications The Legislative Liaison shall be responsible for informing and communicating with the General Assembly, subject to approval of the Director.

Section 103.30 Public Information The Department of Central Management Services Public Information Office shall be responsible for informing the public, employees, and news media regarding the Department's policies and programs and facilitating coverage of news events, subject to…

Section 103.40 News Media a) Representatives of the media may be admitted to correctional facilities with approval of the Director. Access to facilities shall be limited to normal business hours whenever reasonable. b) Requests for interviews with correctional employees shall be …

Section 103.50 Speaking Engagements a) Department staff are encouraged to accept speaking engagements before civic groups, professional organizations, and educational meetings, insofar as such assignments do not interfere with the administrative responsibilities of the employee. …

Section 103.60 Tours of Correctional Facilities a) Tours of a correctional facility of the Department shall be subject to approval by the Chief Administrative Officer. b) Tours of a maximum security facility shall be restricted to persons 17 years of age or over except upon appro…

Section 106.10 Applicability This Part applies to all divisions of the Department and to any person or entity seeking to conduct a research or evaluation study within the Department of Corrections. (Source: Amended at 23 Ill. Reg. 5679, effective May 1, 1999)

Section 106.12 Definitions "Chief Administrative Officer" means the highest ranking official of a correctional facility. "Department" means the Department of Corrections. "Director" means the Director of the Department of Corrections. (Source: Added at 23 Ill. Reg. 5679, effectiv…

Section 106.15 Responsibilities a) Unless otherwise specified, the Director or Chief Administrative Officer may delegate responsibilities stated in this Part to another person or persons or designate another person or persons to perform the duties specified. b) No other individua…

Section 106.20 Requirements for Submitting Research Proposals a) Any request to conduct research or an evaluation study involving former or present committed persons, employees, programs, or facilities, whether originating inside or outside the Department, shall be in writing and…

Section 106.30 Criteria for Approval or Denial of Research Proposals a) The request shall be reviewed to determine if the proposed study is ethical, feasible, methodologically sound, and relevant to the needs and goals of the Department. b) Research requests may be denied for rea…

Section 106.40 Requirements for Conducting Research Projects a) The researcher shall provide periodic reports on the progress of the research project as required. Any changes in the scope or methodology of the project shall be reported. b) Permission to conduct the current study …

Section 112.10 Applicability This Part applies to all offices and divisions within the Department. (Source: Amended at 28 Ill. Reg. 13723, effective October 1, 2004)

Section 112.12 Definitions "Chief Administrative Officer" means the highest ranking official of a correctional facility. "Department" means the Department of Corrections. "Director" means the Director of the Department of Corrections. "Electronic Recording" means creating an audi…

Section 112.15 Responsibilities a) Unless otherwise specified, the Director or Chief Administrative Officer may delegate responsibilities stated in this Part to another person or persons or designate another person or persons to perform the duties specified. b) No other individua…

Section 112.20 Investigation of Incidents (Renumbered) (Source: Renumbered to Section 112.35 at 10 Ill. Reg. 12570, effective August 1, 1986)

Section 112.30 Reporting of Incidents a) Each employee shall completely and accurately document any unusual incident that he or she observes or that is reported to him or her, including any: 1) Serious disturbance; 2) Physical or sexual assault or use of force; 3) Death, suicide,…

Section 112.35 Investigation of Incidents a) All unusual incidents, suspected violations of criminal law, or serious violations of departmental rules shall be investigated as determined necessary by the Director. b) Employees shall be required to cooperate with all investigations…

Section 112.37 Interrogations

Section 112.40 Polygraph Examinations a) Polygraph examinations may be administered as approved by the Director. b) The employee or offender asked to submit to a polygraph examination shall be informed of the nature of the incident being investigated and his or her alleged involv…

Section 112.50 Referral for Prosecution Where reasonable grounds exist to suspect that an individual has committed a violation of criminal law, it shall be reported to the State's Attorney of the county in which the incident occurred or to the appropriate prosecuting official.

Section 117.10 Definitions "Chief Administrative Officer" means the highest ranking official of a correctional facility. "Chief Executive Officer" means the highest ranking official of the Correctional Industries Program. "Department" means the Department of Corrections. "Directo…

Section 117.15 Responsibilities a) Unless otherwise specified, the Director, Chief Administrative Officer, or Chief Executive Officer may delegate responsibilities stated in this Part to another person or persons or designate another person or persons to perform the duties specif…

Section 117.20 Correctional Industries Program a) The Correctional Industries Program operates in correctional facilities and promotes marketable skills and work habits for committed persons. b) The Correctional Industries Program offers services and products in areas including, …

Section 117.30 Assignment to Correctional Industries a) The Chief Executive Officer of Correctional Industries shall ensure position descriptions for committed persons, including level of skill and education required, physical abilities required, and specific job requirements, ar…

Section 117.40 Hours and Conditions of Labor a) Due to the variety of programs and services, the hours of operation at each Correctional Industries Program may vary. The hours of operation for each facility shall be established as determined by the Chief Executive Officer of Corr…

Section 117.5 Applicability This Part applies to the Correctional Industries Program and to facilities in which industry programs are housed.

Section 117.50 Purchase of Industry Goods or Services a) A list of goods or services available through Correctional Industries and the cost for such goods or services shall be maintained. To obtain a listing or to make purchases, interested persons may contact the Correctional In…

Section 117.60 Food Production and Processing Food products are produced and processed in accordance with State and federal guidelines. (See 730 ILCS 5/3-12-11a and 3-12-12.)

Section 117.70 Recycling and Refuse Program a) The Correctional Industries Program recycles such items as the following material to convert waste products to recyclable forms: 1) Tires, rubber tire scraps, and related materials. 2) White goods that are common household appliances…

Section 117.80 Animal Training and Care Program a) The Department may establish programs, such as the "Helping Paws Service Program", in which committed persons may be taught to train, groom, or board animals such as dogs, cats, and horses. The companion and service animal traini…

Section 120.10 Applicability This Part applies to all persons who provide personal services or delivery of services, including Department of Corrections (Department) employees, contractual employees, and volunteers. Offender's visitors shall comply with the rules set forth in 20 …

Section 120.100 Violation of Rules Failure to comply with any of the foregoing rules of conduct may result in discipline, termination of services, or restriction from entering all or some Department facilities. (Source: Amended at 30 Ill. Reg. 6329, effective April 1, 2006)

Section 120.15 Responsibilities a) Unless otherwise specified, the Director or Chief Administrative Officer may delegate responsibilities stated in this Part to another person or persons or designate another person or person to perform the duties specified. b) No other individual…

Section 120.20 Definitions "Department" means the Department of Corrections. "Employee", for the purposes of this Part, means persons who provide personal services or delivery of services, including Department employees, contractual employees, and volunteers. "Offender" means any…

Section 120.30 Conduct of Individuals Employees shall conduct themselves in a manner that will not reflect unfavorably on the Department and shall not engage in conduct that is unbecoming of an employee or that may reflect unfavorably on or impair the operations of the Department…

Section 120.40 Compliance with Laws and Regulations a) Employees shall obey all federal, State, and local laws and applicable court decisions and orders related to the performance of their services to the Department. b) Employees shall verbally report as soon as possible and shal…

Section 120.50 Socializing with Committed Persons a) Employees shall not knowingly socialize with or engage in business transactions with any offender or releasee, or a relative or known close associate of an offender or releasee, except in the performance of an assignment or as …

Section 120.60 Bribes, Gifts, and Gratuities a) Employees shall not accept or request bribes as an inducement to perform or not to perform any act related to their dealings with the Department. b) Employees shall not accept any gifts or gratuities or offers of the same from offen…

Section 120.70 Trading or Trafficking Individuals shall not trade or traffic with, or aid, abet, or solicit unauthorized actions by, offenders or releasees. (Source: Amended at 30 Ill. Reg. 6329, effective April 1, 2006)

Section 120.80 Conflicts of Interest a) Employees shall not engage in conduct that impairs their ability to perform their duties and responsibilities in an impartial manner. Employees shall notify their supervisor when their job duties may give rise to or be construed as a confli…

Section 120.90 Information to be Reported a) Employees shall immediately report to their supervisor any information indicating a violation or attempted violation of criminal laws, or a threat to the safety and security of the facility, its property or any person, including inform…

Section 120.95 Giving False Information Employees who knowingly provide false information shall be subject to disciplinary action, including termination of employment. (Source: Added at 30 Ill. Reg. 6329, effective April 1, 2006)

Section 205.10 Applicability This Part applies to the Adult, Juvenile and Community Services Divisions of the Department of Corrections. (Source: Amended at 12 Ill. Reg. 5351, effective April 1, 1988)

Section 205.15 Definitions "Chief Administrative Officer" means the highest ranking official of a correctional facility. "Department" means the Department of Corrections. "Director" means the Director of the Department of Corrections. (Source: Added at 12 Ill. Reg. 5351, effectiv…

Section 205.17 Responsibilities a) Unless otherwise specified, the Director or Chief Administrative Officer may delegate responsibilities stated in this Part to another person or persons or designate another person or persons to perform the duties specified. b) No other individua…

Section 205.20 Account Interest a) In the Adult and Community Services Divisions, interest from a committed person's trust fund account shall accrue to the Residents' Benefit Fund. b) In the Juvenile Division, interest from any money deposited with the Department in excess of $20…

Section 205.30 Banks a) A committed person in a correctional facility of the Adult or Juvenile Division may have an account with a federally insured financial institution. The committed person shall be responsible for controlling his own savings passbook or deposit certificates. …

Section 205.40 Withdrawals and Transfers of Funds a) Trust fund money vouchers shall be processed within 10 working days, whenever possible. b) Checks drawn against a trust fund account for the purpose of opening a savings account must clearly state the name of the bank and the n…

Section 205.50 Restrictions a) A form signed by the committed person authorizing the correctional facility officials to endorse by stamp any checks or money orders received for deposit in the individual's trust fund account shall be on file. If such form is not on file, any check…

Section 210.10 Applicability This Part applies to the Adult and Juvenile Divisions.