Illinois Administrative Code

Section 2212.35 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 investigation…

Section 2212.37 Interrogations

Section 2212.40 Polygraph Examinations a) Polygraph examinations may be administered as approved by the Director. b) The employee or youth asked to submit to a polygraph examination shall be informed of the nature of the incident being investigated and his or her alleged involvem…

Section 2212.50 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 2220.10 Applicability This Part applies to all persons who provide personal services or delivery of services, including Department of Juvenile Justice (Department) employees, contractual employees, and volunteers. Youth's visitors shall comply with the rules set forth in …

Section 2220.100 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.

Section 2220.15 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 individua…

Section 2220.20 Definitions "Department" means the Department of Juvenile Justice. "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" mea…

Section 2220.30 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 Departmen…

Section 2220.40 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 sha…

Section 2220.50 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 2220.60 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 offe…

Section 2220.70 Trading or Trafficking Individuals shall not trade or traffic with, or aid, abet, or solicit unauthorized actions by, offenders or releasees.

Section 2220.80 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 confl…

Section 2220.90 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 youth center, its property or any person, including i…

Section 2220.95 Giving False Information Employees who knowingly provide false information shall be subject to disciplinary action, including termination of employment.

Section 2305.15 Definitions "Chief Administrative Officer" means the highest ranking official of a youth center. "Department" means the Department of Juvenile Justice. "Director" means the Director of the Department of Juvenile Justice.

Section 2305.17 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 individu…

Section 2305.20 Account Interest Interest from any money deposited with the Department in excess of $200 shall accrue to the individual's trust fund account; for balances up to and including $200 interest shall accrue to the Residents' Benefit Fund.

Section 2305.30 Banks A committed youth may have an account with a federally insured financial institution. The committed youth shall be responsible for controlling his own savings passbook or deposit certificates.

Section 2305.40 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 …

Section 2305.50 Restrictions a) A form signed by the committed youth authorizing the youth center 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 checks or mone…

Section 2310.20 Commissary Operations a) Each youth center may establish a commissary or canteen for committed youth. b) Items sold in the committed youths' commissary shall be shown on an approved listing of standard commissary items. c) Commissary credit shall not be extended. …

Section 2310.30 Commissary Profits Commissary profits shall be transferred to the appropriate benefit fund.

Section 2405.10 Applicability This Part applies to all Divisions of the Department of Juvenile Justice. (Source: Amended at 43 Ill. Reg. 14170, effective November 25, 2019)

Section 2405.15 Responsibilities a) Unless otherwise specified, the Director, Chief Administrative Officer, Superintendent or Principal may delegate responsibilities stated in this Part to another person or persons or designate another person or persons to perform the duties spec…

Section 2405.17 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 CTE courses that are app…

Section 2405.20 Juvenile Educational Programs a) The opportunity for educational programs shall be available in the Department and through the Department of Juvenile Justice School District #428. Nothing in this Part shall be construed to require educational opportunities for all…

Section 2405.30 Assistance to Aftercare Services Division Financial counseling and technical assistance in securing remedial education, GED training, special education, CTE training and post-secondary education may be provided by the Department of Juvenile Justice School District…

Section 2405.50 Adult Basic Education Attendance (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 43 Ill. Reg. 14170, effective November 25, 2019)

Section 2405.60 Juvenile Educational Attendance a) All committed youth who have not received a diploma shall be required to participate in an educational program, unless specifically exempted by the Chief Administrative Officer and the Superintendent. The exemption shall be based…

Section 2405.70 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 …

Section 2405.80 Educational Reimbursement (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 43 Ill. Reg. 14170, effective November 25, 2019)

Section 2410.20 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 youth shall be: 1) An attorney licensed to practice law in …

Section 2415.15 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 speci…

Section 2415.20 Definitions a) "Agency Medical Director" means the Medical Director of the Department of Juvenile Justice. b) "Chief Administrative Officer" means the highest ranking official of a youth center. c) "Communicable disease" means a disease caused by an organism that …

Section 2415.30 Medical and Dental Examinations and Treatment a) Within seven working days after admission to a reception and classification center, each youth shall be given a physical examination by a physician or by a nurse practitioner under the direct supervision of a physic…

Section 2415.40 Mental Health Services a) Youth 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 youth released on aftercare shall be provi…

Section 2415.50 Mental Health Examinations and Treatment for Guilty but Mentally Ill a) Within 48 hours after admission to a reception and classification center, each youth adjudicated guilty but mentally ill shall be screened by a mental health professional. b) An examination by…

Section 2415.60 Review of Placements in a Specialized Mental Health Setting a) A review of each youth 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 the …

Section 2415.70 Involuntary Administration of Psychotropic Medication a) Administration of Psychotropic Medication 1) Psychotropic medication shall not be administered to any youth against his or her will or without the consent of the parent or guardian of a minor who is under th…

Section 2415.80 Organ Transplants a) The Department shall grant a medical furlough for purposes of obtaining an organ transplant if: 1) The youth or the parent or guardian of a minor who is under the age of 18 has made all necessary arrangements with the organ transplant facility…

Section 2420.15 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 individu…

Section 2420.20 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 classification…

Section 2420.30 Assignment a) Assignments of committed youth to youth centers shall be in accordance with 20 Ill. Adm. Code 2503. b) The Assignment Officer shall, within 30 days following admission, make a recommendation for the assignment of a committed youth received at an assi…

Section 2420.40 Removal/Reassignment a) A committed youth 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 2425.100 Requests for Religious Accommodations a) Committed youth requesting religious items shall submit the request in writing to the youth center chaplain and shall be required, if requested by the youth center chaplain or the Director, to include written verification …

Section 2425.110 Religious Grievances Any religious issue may be grieved in accordance with 20 Ill. Adm. Code 2504: Subpart C (Grievance Procedures for Youth) or D. (Source: Amended at 43 Ill. Reg. 14183, effective November 25, 2019)

Section 2425.12 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 youth center. "Chief Admin…

Section 2425.15 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 individu…