Illinois Administrative Code

Section 210.20 Commissary Operations a) Each adult and juvenile facility may establish a commissary or canteen for committed persons. b) Items sold in the committed persons' commissary shall be shown on an approved listing of standard commissary items. c) Commissary credit shall …

Section 210.30 Commissary Profits Commissary profits shall be transferred to the appropriate benefit fund. (Source: Amended at 16 Ill. Reg. 6979, effective May 1, 1992)

Section 405.10 Applicability This Part applies to the Adult, Juvenile and Community Services Divisions of the Department of Corrections. (Source: Amended at 15 Ill. Reg. 5642, effective April 15, 1991)

Section 405.15 Responsibilities a) Unless otherwise specified, the Director, Chief Administrative Officer, Superintendent, or Educational Administrator may delegate responsibilities stated in this Part to another person or persons or designate another person or persons to perform…

Section 405.17 Definitions "Achievement test" means a nationally normed instrument, which has been approved by the Superintendent of School District #428, that measures an individual's educational grade level. "Associate level courses" means academic and vocational courses that a…

Section 405.20 Adult and Juvenile Educational Programs a) The opportunity for educational programs shall be available in the Adult and Juvenile Divisions through the Department of Corrections School District #428. Nothing in this Part shall be construed to require educational opp…

Section 405.30 Assistance to Community Services Division Financial counseling and technical assistance in securing remedial education, G.E.D. training, special education, vocational training and post-secondary education may be provided by the Department of Corrections School Dist…

Section 405.40 Evaluation (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 15 Ill. Reg. 5642, effective April 15, 1991)

Section 405.50 Adult Basic Education Attendance a) All persons committed to the Adult Division of the Department on or after January 1, 1987 whose period of incarceration is at least two years or more or who have been committed as sexually dangerous persons shall be required to r…

Section 405.55 Educational Good Conduct Credits (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 18 Ill. Reg. 2970, effective February 14, 1994)

Section 405.60 Juvenile Educational Attendance a) All persons committed to the Juvenile Division of the Department who have not received their High School diploma, Special Education diploma, or GED certificate shall be required to participate in an educational program, unless spe…

Section 405.70 Suspension of Programs Unless otherwise provided by law, any of the provisions of this Part may be suspended by the Director for reasons including, but not limited to, safety and security, budgetary constraints, insufficient program resources, inadequate space or u…

Section 405.80 Educational Reimbursement a) Effective January 1, 1997, committed persons who participate in educational programs provided through the Department and who are either awarded or complete the necessary course work required to earn a degree through these programs shall…

Section 410.10 Applicability This Part applies to the Adult, Juvenile and Community Services Divisions.

Section 410.20 Requirements for Conducting Programs a) Educational programs regarding legal issues may be conducted with the approval of the Director or his designee. b) The person conducting such programs for committed persons shall be: 1) An attorney licensed to practice law in…

Section 415.10 Applicability This Part applies to adult and juvenile correctional centers and programs within the Department of Corrections. (Source: Amended at 29 Ill. Reg. 3883, effective March 1, 2005)

Section 415.15 Responsibilities a) Unless otherwise specified, the Director, Chief Administrative Officer, or Agency Medical Director may delegate responsibilities stated in this Part to another person or persons or designate another person or persons to perform the duties specif…

Section 415.20 Definitions a) "Agency Medical Director" means the Medical Director of the Department of Corrections. b) "Chief Administrative Officer" means the highest ranking official of a correctional facility. c) "Communicable disease" means a disease caused by an organism th…

Section 415.30 Medical and Dental Examinations and Treatment a) Within seven working days after admission to a reception and classification center, each offender shall be given a physical examination by a physician or by a nurse practitioner under the direct supervision of a phys…

Section 415.40 Mental Health Services a) Persons committed to the Department shall have access to mental health services as determined by a mental health professional. b) Community mental health services offered through the Department for juveniles released on parole or Mandatory…

Section 415.50 Mental Health Examinations and Treatment for Guilty but Mentally Ill a) Within 48 hours after admission to a reception and classification center, each offender adjudicated guilty but mentally ill shall be screened by a mental health professional. b) An examination …

Section 415.60 Review of Placements in a Specialized Mental Health Setting a) A review of each offender placed at a specialized mental health setting shall be made at least once every six months. 1) The review shall be conducted by a staff psychiatrist and the Administrator of th…

Section 415.70 Involuntary Administration of Psychotropic Medication a) Administration of Psychotropic Medication 1) Psychotropic medication shall not be administered to any offender against his or her will or without the consent of the parent or guardian of a minor who is under …

Section 415.80 Organ Transplants a) The Department shall grant a medical furlough for purposes of obtaining an organ transplant if: 1) The offender or the parent or guardian of a minor who is under the age of 18 has made all necessary arrangements with the organ transplant facili…

Section 420.10 Applicability This Part applies to the Adult and Juvenile Divisions of the Department of Corrections (Department). (Source: Amended at 11 Ill. Reg. 11497, effective July 1, 1987)

Section 420.15 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 420.20 Definitions "Assignment Officer" means one or more persons designated by the Chief Administrative Officer to, among other matters, conduct reviews and make recommendations concerning institutional assignments, inter-institutional transfers, security classifications…

Section 420.30 Assignment a) Assignments of committed persons to facilities shall be in accordance with 20 Ill. Adm. Code 503. b) The Assignment Officer shall, within 60 days following admission for adults, or within 30 days following admission for juveniles, make a recommendatio…

Section 420.40 Removal/Reassignment a) A committed person may be removed from his assignment and/or reassigned by the Chief Administrative Officer, or by the Assignment Officer with subsequent approval by the Chief Administrative Officer. Removal and/or reassignment shall be base…

Section 425.10 Applicability This Part applies to the Adult, Juvenile, and Community Services Divisions. (Source: Amended at 19 Ill. Reg. 6515, effective May 1, 1995)

Section 425.100 Institutional Work and Program Assignments a) Committed persons shall be relieved from a work assignment, without pay, on a recognized religious holiday or celebration which prohibits work or if the work assignment violates the specific requirements of the committ…

Section 425.110 Requests for Religious Accommodations a) Committed persons requesting religious items shall submit the request in writing to the facility chaplain and shall be required, if requested by the facility chaplain or the Religious Practice Advisory Board, to include wri…

Section 425.12 Definitions "Chaplain" means an individual who is commissioned, licensed, ordained, or endorsed as required by the individual's religious faith and with whom the facility has employed or contracted to conduct religious activities within a correctional facility. "Ch…

Section 425.120 Religious Grievances Any religious issue may be grieved in accordance with 20 Ill. Adm. Code 504:Subpart F or G. (Source: Added at 19 Ill. Reg. 6515, effective May 1, 1995)

Section 425.15 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 425.20 Procedure (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 19 Ill. Reg. 6515, effective May 1, 1995)

Section 425.30 Accommodation of Religious Beliefs a) Committed persons shall be provided reasonable opportunities to pursue their religious beliefs and practices subject to concerns regarding security, safety, rehabilitation, institutional order, space, and resources. b) Particip…

Section 425.40 Religious Practice Advisory Board a) The Director shall appoint a multi-denominational Religious Practice Advisory Board comprised of legal, administrative, and chaplaincy staff. One of the members of the Board shall be designated as chairperson. b) The Board shall…

Section 425.50 Chaplains and Religious Program Volunteers a) The Adult and Juvenile Divisions may utilize chaplains and religious program volunteers on a full-time or part-time basis. b) Religious program volunteers who provide religious activities to committed persons shall not …

Section 425.60 Religious Activities a) Religious activities approved by the Chief Administrative Officer shall be conducted or supervised by a chaplain or religious program volunteer. b) The Chief Administrative Officer, after consultation with the facility chaplain, shall regula…

Section 425.70 Accommodation of Religious Diets a) Committed persons shall be permitted to abstain from any foods the consumption of which violates their required religious tenets. b) Any foods which contain pork or pork by-products shall be identified in accordance with 20 Ill. …

Section 425.80 Religious Publications and Recordings a) Committed persons may obtain religious publications or recordings in accordance with this Part and Departmental Rules governing purchasing, incoming mail, publications, and personal property (see 20 Ill. Adm. Code 205, 525, …

Section 425.90 Religious Items a) Committed persons may obtain religious symbols, clothing, and other items in accordance with this Part and Departmental Rules governing purchasing, incoming mail, and personal property (see 20 Ill. Adm. Code 205, 525, and 535) or through the chap…

Section 430.10 Applicability This Part applies to the Adult and Juvenile Divisions.

Section 430.20 Library Services and Legal Materials a) Each correctional facility shall provide opportunities for access to library services and legal materials. However, general library services and/or direct access to a law library may be limited, restricted or denied if librar…

Section 430.30 Assistance by Committed Persons Committed persons may assist one another in the preparation of legal documents to the extent consistent with institutional security. Committed persons shall not receive compensation for such assistance.

Section 430.40 Photocopying Services a) Materials may be photocopied by the library. The cost for reproduction will be determined by the facility based on actual cost per copy and charged to the committed person. b) Committed persons who are without funds shall be provided and ch…

Section 435.10 Applicability This Part applies to any group or individual who is seeking to provide or is providing volunteer services within the Department of Corrections. (Source: Amended at 16 Ill. Reg. 8166, effective June 1, 1992)

Section 435.12 Definitions "Chief Administrative Officer" means the highest ranking official of a correctional facility or the Deputy Director of any other Department facility. "Correctional facility" means a correctional center, youth center, or community correctional center wit…

Section 435.15 Responsibilities a) Unless otherwise specified, the Director, Chief Administrative Officer, or Volunteer Services Coordinator may delegate responsibilities stated in this Part to another person or persons or designate another person or persons to perform the duties…