Ill. Admin. Code tit. 20, § 2504.220 – Placement in Confinement | Midpage
§ 2504.220
Ill. Admin. Code tit. 20, § 2504.220
Placement in Confinement
AUTHORITY: Implementing the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 USC 12101 et seq.) and implementing and authorized by Sections 3-2.5-20, 3-5-2, 3-6-3, 3-10-8 and 3-10-9 of the Unified Code of Corrections [730 ILCS 5/3-2.5-20, 3-5-2, 3-6-3, 3-10-8 and 3-10-9]. Section 2504.60 implements a Consent Decree (U.S. Department of Justice vs. the State of Illinois, #S-CIV-76-0158, S.D. Ill., 1978). Section 2504.70 implements a Consent Order (Arsberry vs. Sielaff, #74 C 1918 and Longstreet vs. Sielaff, #74 C 1951, N.D. Ill., 1982).DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE
a) Confinement may be imposed only under the following conditions:
1) When an youth has committed or is under investigation for commission of a rule violation;
2) When the behavior of the youth poses a serious threat to his or her own safety, the safety of others, or the security of the facility; or
3) When a youth is awaiting transfer to a more secure setting.
b) Youth may be confined in their rooms or living areas or in any other area designated by the Chief Administrative Officer.