AUTHORITY: Implementing Sections 3-7-2 and 3-14-1 and authorized by Section 3-7-1 of the Unified Code of Corrections (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1991, ch. 38, pars. 1003-7-2, 1003-14-1 and 1003-7-1) [730 ILCS 5/3-7-2, 3-14-1 and 3-7-1].

SOURCE: Adopted at 8 Ill. Reg. 14618, effective August 1, 1984; amended at 11 Ill. Reg. 7264, effective May 1, 1987; amended at 13 Ill. Reg. 13577, effective September 1, 1989; amended at 15 Ill. Reg. 11928, effective September 1, 1991; amended at 17 Ill. Reg. 19479, effective November 15, 1993.

SUBPART A: FOOD SERVICE

 

Section 502.10  Applicability

 

This Subpart applies to the Adult, Juvenile and Community Services Divisions of the Department of Corrections (Department).

 

(Source:  Amended at 11 Ill. Reg. 7264, effective May 1, 1987)

 

Section 502.20  Menus

 

a)         Menus shall meet minimum recommended dietary allowances.

 

b)         Any foods which contain pork or pork by-products shall be identified as such when served.  A substitute entree shall be provided to those committed persons whose religious or dietary requirements prohibit the consumption of pork.

 

c)         In adult facilities at least two servings of milk shall be offered each day.

 

d)         In juvenile facilities at least four servings of milk shall be offered each day.

 

(Source:  Amended at 15 Ill. Reg. 11928, effective September 1, 1991)

 

Section 502.30  Special Diets

 

Medical diets shall be made available to committed persons as prescribed by a Department physician or a licensed physician authorized by the Department to be a committed person's attending physician.

 

(Source:  Amended at 11 Ill. Reg. 7264, effective May 1, 1987)

 

Section 502.40  Sanitation

 

a)         All persons assigned to the food services department shall be screened  by medical staff prior to commencing work in food service areas.

 

b)         Sanitary practices shall be observed in the storage, handling, preparation and serving of food products.

 

(Source:  Amended at 13 Ill. Reg. 13577, effective September 1, 1989)

SUBPART B: CLEANLINESS AND GROOMING FOR COMMITTED PERSONS

 

Section 502.100  Applicability

 

This Subpart applies to the Adult, Juvenile and Community Services Divisions of the Department of Corrections (Department).

 

(Source:  Amended at 11 Ill. Reg. 7264, effective May 1, 1987)

 

Section 502.105  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 individual may routinely perform duties whenever a rule in this Part specifically states the Director or Chief Administrative Officer shall personally perform the duties.  However, the Director or Chief Administrative Officer may designate another person or persons to perform the duties during periods of his temporary absence or in an emergency.

 

(Source:  Added at 11 Ill. Reg. 7264, effective May 1, 1987)

 

Section 502.110  Procedure

 

a)         Committed persons may have any length of hair, sideburns, mustaches, or beards so long as they are kept neat and clean and do not create a security risk.

 

b)         If the growth, elimination, or color change of hair, mustache, sideburns, or  beard significantly changes the individual's appearance, a new identification photograph shall be taken.

 

c)         An individual who continuously changes his appearance and thereby interferes with the orderly function of the facility, or otherwise creates a security risk or a sanitation problem, may be required to abide by an individual grooming policy, at the discretion of the Chief Administrative Officer.

 

(Source:  Amended at 17 Ill. Reg. 19479, effective November 15, 1993)

SUBPART C: CLOTHING, BEDDING, LINENS

 

Section 502.200  Applicability

 

This Subpart applies to the Adult and Juvenile Divisions of the Department of Corrections (Department).

 

(Source:  Amended at 11 Ill. Reg. 7264, effective May 1, 1987)

 

Section 502.205  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 individual may routinely perform duties whenever a rule in this Part specifically states the Director or Chief Administrative Officer shall personally perform the duties.  However, the Director or Chief Administrative Officer may designate another person or persons to perform the duties during periods of his temporary absence or in an emergency.

 

(Source:  Added at 11 Ill. Reg. 7264, effective May 1, 1987)

 

Section 502.210  Clothing

 

a)         Clothing issued to committed persons, including shoes, shall be suitable for the season and properly stenciled or otherwise marked for identification.

 

b)         Individuals may retain and wear personal clothing items subject to the approval of the Chief Administrative Officer.

 

c)         Laundry services shall be available on a scheduled weekly basis.

 

(Source:  Amended at 11 Ill. Reg. 7264, effective May 1, 1987)

 

Section 502.220  Bedding

 

Bedding suitable for weather and temperature shall be provided.

 

Section 502.230  Linens

 

Clean linen shall be provided on a scheduled weekly basis.

SUBPART D: CLOTHING AND GRANTS FOR TRAVEL AND EXPENSES

 

Section 502.300  Applicability

 

This Subpart applies to the Adult and Juvenile Divisions of the Department of Corrections (Department).

 

(Source:  Amended at 11 Ill. Reg. 7264, effective May 1, 1987)

 

Section 502.310  Clothing for Release

 

a)         Upon release of a person on parole, mandatory supervised release, final discharge or pardon, the facility shall provide him with clothing suitable to the season.

 

b)         An individual may wear his own civilian clothing on his release date. Such clothing must be received at the facility no earlier than two weeks and no later than one week prior to his release date.

 

Section 502.320  Grants for Travel and Expenses

 

Upon release of a person on parole, mandatory supervised release, final discharge or pardon, the Department shall procure or provide expense money for necessary transportation and may provide a grant of up to $100.  In determining the amount of grant money, if any, the Department may consider, among other matters:

 

a)         The committed person's trust fund balance;

 

b)         The committed person's parole or release plan; and

 

c)         Restitution or other monies owed by the committed person.