Ill. Admin. Code tit. 20, § 2525.120 – Processing of Mail | Midpage
§ 2525.120
Ill. Admin. Code tit. 20, § 2525.120
Processing of Mail
AUTHORITY: Implementing Sections 3-2.5-20, 3-7-1, 3-7-2, 3-8-7(a), 3-10-8 and 3-10-9 of the Unified Code of Corrections [730 ILCS 5/3-2.5-20, 3-7-1, 3-7-2, 3-8-7(a), 3-10-8 and 3-10-9] and Section 1-3 of the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 [705 ILCS 405/1-3] and authorized by Sections 3-2.5-20 and 3-7-1 of the Unified Code of Corrections [730 ILCS 5/3-2.5-20 and 3-7-1]. Subpart A is also implementing a Consent Decree (Tillman vs. Rowe, #77 C 1008, N.D. Ill., 1977). Subpart C is also implementing a Court Agreement (Ryan vs. Walker, #04 C 4635, N.D. Ill., 2006).DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE
a) Mail shall be delivered and posted promptly.
b) Youth may correspond with anyone in the free community in accordance with this Subpart without prior written approval of the Chief Administrative Officer, except with employees, former employees, or releasees of the Department. Permission for committed youths to correspond between intra-state and inter-state youth centers shall require the approval of the Chief Administrative Officers of both facilities and shall be based on safety and security concerns.
c) Each youth center shall establish procedures in cooperation with the local post office for processing certified or registered mail. To send certified or registered mail, youth must have sufficient funds in their trust fund accounts and must attach to the envelopes signed money vouchers so that the proper postage may be applied and the amount deducted from their trust fund accounts.
d) Youth shall not be permitted to open, read, or deliver another youth's mail without the person's permission. However, youth may transport mail in sacks or other closed containers under the direct supervision of an employee.
e) No disciplinary restrictions shall be placed on a youth's mail privileges.