# 20 Ill. Adm. Code 2603.40: Section 2603.40 Records

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## Section

- **Citation:** 20 Ill. Adm. Code 2603.40
- **Heading:** Section 2603.40 Records
- **Jurisdiction:** Illinois
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Illinois Administrative Code / Title 20 CORRECTIONS, CRIMINAL JUSTICE, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT / CHAPTER IX: DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE / Part 2603 COUNTY SHELTER CARE STANDARDS / Section 2603.40 Records

## Text

Section 703
Section 2603.40  Records
a)         Introduction
An accurate
records system is of utmost importance.  A complete record and report system
provides the superintendent with an effective management tool and essential
information for the court.
b)         Minimum Standards
1)         Face Sheet and Personal Record Information
A face sheet
and personal record file shall be maintained for each child in accordance with
Section 2603.50(b)(10).
2)         Confidential Record
All face sheet
data and case record information is confidential and shall not be disclosed to
unauthorized persons or to the public, except by order of the court.  Staff
members shall be provided access to case information required for the
performance of their duties.
3)         Monthly Reports, Statistics
The
superintendent shall submit a monthly report to the Office of Detention and
Audit Services of the number of children sheltered during the preceding month
and provide information for each of the categories indicated on the report form
provided by the Unit.
A)        Monthly population reports must be submitted to the Unit by the
tenth day of the following month.
B)        Each calendar day, including day of admission and day of
release, shall be counted for calculating length of stay.
C)        Duplicate copies shall be prepared.  The reporting facility
shall maintain the original and forward the duplicate to the Unit.
4)         Extraordinary or Unusual Occurrences
All unusual
incidents which involve or endanger the lives or physical welfare of staff
members or children must be reported to the Unit, utilizing the forms supplied
by the Unit.
A)        Reports shall be forwarded within 72 hours of the occurrence.
B)        Extraordinary or unusual occurrences shall mean:
i)          Death, regardless of cause.
ii)         Attempted suicide (if hospitalization or medical treatment is
required).
iii)        Serious injury, including accidental or self-inflicted.
iv)        Fire
ted to the Unit, utilizing the forms supplied
by the Unit.
A)        Reports shall be forwarded within 72 hours of the occurrence.
B)        Extraordinary or unusual occurrences shall mean:
i)          Death, regardless of cause.
ii)         Attempted suicide (if hospitalization or medical treatment is
required).
iii)        Serious injury, including accidental or self-inflicted.
iv)        Fire.
v)         Battery on child by a staff member.
vi)        Battery on child by another child (only if hospitalization or
extensive medical treatment is required).
vii)       Battery on staff member by a child.
viii)      Sexual assaults.
xi)        Occurrence of serious infectious disease or illness within the
facility.
5)         Report to Court
A copy of the
unusual occurrence report will be forwarded to the court by the superintendent.
6)         Population Report
A shelter care
population report shall be supplied to the judge by the superintendent daily or
as required by the court but not less than weekly.  This report shall include
the name of each child, day admitted, accumulated days of stay, date of
hearing, and any other information the judge might request to assist the
control of admissions.

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