Section 525.20 Visiting Privileges

Section 525

TITLE 20: CORRECTIONS, CRIMINAL JUSTICE, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT

CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

SUBCHAPTER e: OPERATIONS

PART 525 RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES

SECTION 525.20 VISITING PRIVILEGES

Section 525.20  Visiting

Privileges

a)         The Chief Administrative Officer of each correctional facility

shall establish regular visiting hours.

1)         All rules and regulations pertaining to visiting shall be

posted and made available to visitors and offenders.

2)         Visitors who travel great distances to visit an offender may

request extended visits.  These requests should be submitted sufficiently in advance

to the Chief Administrative Officer for consideration.

3)         Visitors shall be subject to search in accordance with 20 Ill.

Adm. Code 501.220.

4)         Visitors may be permitted to wear religious headgear if:

A)        There are no safety or security concerns; and

B)        The headgear has been removed and thoroughly searched; and

C)        The visitor has indicated that the headgear has religious

significance; and

D)        Either:

i)          The headgear is a kufi, yarmulke, turban, habit, or fez; or

ii)         A written request to wear headgear other than those listed in

subsection (a)(4)(D)(i) of this Section was submitted to the Chief

Administrative Officer at least ten days prior to the visit and the Chief

Administrative Officer approved the request.  Failure to submit a timely

request shall result in denial of the request.

5)         All offenders' visits shall be subject to monitoring and

recording at any time by departmental staff, unless prior special arrangements

have been made for confidential attorney visits or other privileged visits. For

purposes of this Section, a privileged visit means any conversation or

communication between visitors that is protected by a privilege of law or by

decision, rule, or order of the Illinois Supreme Court

hall be subject to monitoring and

recording at any time by departmental staff, unless prior special arrangements

have been made for confidential attorney visits or other privileged visits. For

purposes of this Section, a privileged visit means any conversation or

communication between visitors that is protected by a privilege of law or by

decision, rule, or order of the Illinois Supreme Court.  Notices stating that

visits are subject to monitoring and recording shall be posted in places in

which offenders are normally permitted to visit and in the offenders' orientation

manual.

6)         Visits may be restricted to non-contact visits by the Chief

Administrative Officer for reasons of safety, security, and order.  This may

include, but not be limited to, restricting visits to non-contact visits for offenders

known or believed to be engaged in gang activity.

A)        Offenders who are assigned to an adult closed maximum security

or who are in disciplinary segregation or who are extremely high escape risks

shall be restricted to non-contact visits.

B)        Offenders found in possession of illegal drugs or who fail a drug

test shall be restricted to non-contact visits for at least 6 months.

C)        Offenders involved in gang activity or found guilty of assault

against a Department employee in accordance with 20 Ill. Adm. Code 504 shall be

restricted to non-contact visits for a period of at least 6 months.

b)         At the time of admission to a reception and classification

center, an offender shall submit a list of proposed visitors to designated

facility staff.  A visiting list shall be established after verification,

review, and approval by the Chief Administrative Officer.  Permission to visit

may be denied due to the safety, security, or operations of the facility.  Visitors

must be approved in order to visit

e of admission to a reception and classification

center, an offender shall submit a list of proposed visitors to designated

facility staff.  A visiting list shall be established after verification,

review, and approval by the Chief Administrative Officer.  Permission to visit

may be denied due to the safety, security, or operations of the facility.  Visitors

must be approved in order to visit.

1)         Department staff may interview or request background information

from potential visitors to determine whether the individual would pose a threat

to the safety or security of the facility or any person or to the order of the

facility.

2)         Visitors 17 years of age or older must be on the approved list

in order to visit.

A)        An individual 12 years through 16 years of age who is not a

member of the offender's immediate family may only visit with the written

consent of his or her parent or guardian.  Immediate family shall include

children, brothers, sisters, grandchildren, whether step, adopted, half, or

whole, and spouses.

B)        When visiting, anyone under the age of 17 years must be

accompanied by an approved visitor who is 17 years of age or older, unless

prior written approval has been granted by the Chief Administrative Officer.

C))       Visitors under 12 years of age may only be permitted to visit:

i)          When accompanied by a parent or guardian who is an approved

visitor;

ii)         When prior written consent has been given by a parent or

guardian who is in the free community for the child to visit when accompanied

by an approved visitor designated in writing who is at least 17 years of age;

or

iii)        As otherwise approved by the Chief Administrative Officer

rmitted to visit:

i)          When accompanied by a parent or guardian who is an approved

visitor;

ii)         When prior written consent has been given by a parent or

guardian who is in the free community for the child to visit when accompanied

by an approved visitor designated in writing who is at least 17 years of age;

or

iii)        As otherwise approved by the Chief Administrative Officer.

3)         In determining whether an exception shall be granted pursuant

to subsections (b)(2)(B) and (C), the Chief Administrative Officer may

consider, among other factors, the proposed visitor's age, emancipation, and

relationship to the offender; whether a legal guardian has been appointed for

the proposed visitor; the inability of an approved visitor to accompany the

proposed visitor; and any applicable court order.

4)         A proposed visitor who has been convicted of a criminal

offense or who has criminal charges pending, including, but not limited to, an

individual on bond, parole, mandatory supervised release, or probation or an

ex-offender, may visit an offender only with the written approval of the Chief

Administrative Officer.  In determining whether to approve or deny a request,

the Chief Administrative Officer may consider, among other matters, the

following:

A)        The nature, seriousness, and the date of commission of the

offense.

B)        The proposed visitor's criminal history.

C)        The proposed visitor's relationship to the offender.

D)        The date of discharge from parole, supervision, or probation or

of completion of service of a term of incarceration.

5)         The number of approved visitors may be limited by the

Department due to operations and security reasons.  Any limitations imposed

shall be conveyed to offenders.

6)         Offenders may request to change the names of requested

visitors no more frequently than monthly except in emergencies or to add or

change attorney names

on or

of completion of service of a term of incarceration.

5)         The number of approved visitors may be limited by the

Department due to operations and security reasons.  Any limitations imposed

shall be conveyed to offenders.

6)         Offenders may request to change the names of requested

visitors no more frequently than monthly except in emergencies or to add or

change attorney names.

7)         A visitor may be disapproved at any time by the Chief

Administrative Officer in accordance with this Subpart.