Section 455.30 Eligibility
Criteria
Individuals in Custody who meet
the following criteria may submit a request for consideration for placement in
a community correctional center to designated program staff.
a) To be considered for placement, the individual in custody
must:
1) Not be serving a sentence for murder, any Class X felony,
attempted murder, voluntary manslaughter, aggravated kidnapping, kidnapping,
indecent liberties with a child or arson.
2) Not have any documented involvement in organized crime
activities; and
3) Not have any documented large scale narcotics trafficking.
b) For pre-release placement as a regular resident, the individual
in custody must:
1) Have no more than 30 months and no less than two months
remaining prior to the individuals' release date.
2) Be in "A" grade (20 Ill. Adm. Code 504.130);
3) Have a designated security classification of minimum;
4) Have any outstanding felony warrants or criminal detainers
reviewed on a case by case basis prior to placement. However, placement shall
not be denied based on a civil immigration detainer or civil immigration
warrant as defined by the Illinois TRUST Act [5 ILCS 805];
5) Have no acute medical or dental problems requiring resolution
prior to a transfer. The individual must be cleared by medical/mental health
within 30 days prior to pre-release placement;
6) Have completed a positive risk and needs assessment;
7) Have an escape history of none and have no violations of
pre-released status within the last five years;
8) Not have received disciplinary action resulting in confinement
in restrictive housing or loss of good time within the last 45 days prior to
application for pre-release placement; and
9) Not
be the subject of any valid active orders of protection.
c) For placement as a permanent party resident, the individual in
custody must:
1) Be within 3 years of his release date;
2) Be in "A" grade;
3) Have a designated security classification of minimum;
4) Have outstanding felony warrants or criminal detainers
reviewed on a case by case basis prior to placement. However, placement shall
not be denied based on a civil immigration detainer or civil immigration
warrant as defined by the Illinois TRUST Act [5 ILCS 805];
5) Have completed a positive risk and needs assessment; and
6) Have documented skills for the work assignment requested. An
applicant for a work assignment as a cook must have a food handler's sanitation
certificate.
(Source: Amended at 46 Ill. Reg. 19990, effective December 3, 2022)
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TITLE 20: CORRECTIONS, CRIMINAL JUSTICE, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
SUBCHAPTER d: PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
PART 455
WORK RELEASE PROGRAMS
SECTION 455.40 PLACEMENT PROCEDURES
Section 455.40 Placement
Procedures
a) Applications or referrals for placement shall be reviewed by
designated program staff and a recommendation shall be forwarded to the
Director or the Directors designee, who shall approve or deny the placement.
b) The individual in custody shall be notified in writing of the
final disposition of the application or referral.
(Source: Amended at 46 Ill. Reg. 19990, effective December 3, 2022)
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CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
SUBCHAPTER d: PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
PART 455
WORK RELEASE PROGRAMS
SECTION 455.50 PLACEMENT EXCEPTIONS
Section 455.50 Placement
Exceptions
Exceptions to placement criteria
may be made only upon the approval of the Director and shall be granted only
when such placement would assist the individual's rehabilitation and would not
cause undue risk to the public.
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CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
SUBCHAPTER d: PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
PART 455
WORK RELEASE PROGRAMS
SECTION 455.60 LEVEL SYSTEM
Section 455.60 Level System
Eligibility for community
correctional center leaves and independent release time shall be determined in
accordance with the individual's in custody compliance with the requirements of
this Section.
a) Orientation Status
Individuals in
custody shall be placed in orientation status upon entrance to the program and
will remain in orientation status for 7 days. After 7 days, individuals in
custody shall automatically be promoted to Level I unless a major rule
infraction has occurred.
b) Level I
Individuals in
custody shall remain in Level I for at least 23 days, during which the individuals
in custody Individual Program Contract must be written. After 23 days, individuals
in custody may be promoted to Level II. To be promoted, an individual in
custody must:
1) Be involved in a minimum of 35 hours per week of primary
programming which may include, among other matters, employment, education,
public service or vocational education; and
2) Be enrolled and participating in counseling, if required by
the Chief Administrative Officer or the Chief Administrative Officer's designee;
and
3) Have had no documented major rule infraction for 30 days.
c) Level II
Individuals in
custody shall remain in Level II for at least 60 days. After 60 days, individuals
in custody except permanent party residents may be promoted to Level III.
Permanent party residents may not be promoted past Level II until their status
is changed to a regular resident. To be promoted, an individual in custody
must:
1) Be involved in a minimum of 35 hours per week of primary
programming;
2) Be in compliance with individual program contract goals and
objectives; and
3) Have had no documented rule infraction for 45 days.
d) Level III
Individuals in
custody shall remain in Level III for at least 30 days. After 30 days, individuals
in custody may be promoted to Level IV. To be promoted, an individual in
custody must:
1) Continue to be involved in a minimum of 35 hours per week of
primary programming for a period of 45 consecutive days;
2) Be in compliance with Individual Program Contract goals and
objectives;
3) Have had no documented rule infraction for 45 days; and
4) Have contributed one special volunteer project utilizing the
individual's skills and abilities. The project must be approved in advance by
the Chief Administrative Officer.
e) Level IV
Individuals in
custody shall remain in Level IV as long as they continue to display excellent
adjustment and they are in compliance with the Individual Program Contract
goals and objectives.
(Source: Amended at 46 Ill. Reg. 19990, effective December 3, 2022)
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CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
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PART 455
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SECTION 455.70 STAFF REVIEWS
Section 455.70 Staff Reviews
a) The Chief Administrative Officer or the Chief Administrative
Officer's designee shall review and evaluate the behavior and progress of each individual
in custody every 30 days. Staff may recommend the individual in custody be
retained in the same level or be promoted. The individual in custody may only
be demoted in level as a result of a rule violation in accordance with 20 Ill.
Adm. Code 504. Subpart C. The following criteria, among other matters, may be
considered for promotion:
1) The individual's in custody adjustment to the center,
including assignments, maintenance of personal living area and relationships
with staff and other committed persons;
2) The individual's in custody participation in employment,
training programs, or educational opportunities;
3) The individual's in custody compliance with the requirements
established for promotion to each level;
4) The individual's in custody disciplinary record;
5) The individual's in custody involvement in other programs; and
6) The individual's in custody progress toward establishing a
release plan.
b) The individual's in custody shall have the opportunity to
discuss the results of the review with the individuals' correctional counselor
and to establish revised goals.
c) The individual in custody may grieve the results of the staff
review in accordance with 20 Ill. Adm. Code 504. Subpart F.
(Source: Amended at 46 Ill. Reg. 19990, effective December 3, 2022)
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CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
SUBCHAPTER d: PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
PART 455
WORK RELEASE PROGRAMS
SECTION 455.80 LEVEL PRIVILEGES
Section 455.80 Level
Privileges
a) Orientation Status
The individual
in custody may be allowed one staff supervised shopping trip.
b) Level I
The individual
in custody may be allowed one staff supervised shopping or recreation trip per
week.
c) Level II
The individual
in custody may be allowed:
1) for the first 30 days in level II staff supervised activity
per week; and
2) after the first 30 days, one staff supervised activity per
week or one three-hour volunteer or intern supervised activity per week.
d) Level III
The individual
in custody may be allowed:
1) A maximum of 6 hours of independent release time (20 Ill. Adm.
Code 530. Subpart C) per week. Time increments shall be determined by the individuals
correctional counselor and the Chief Administrative Officer;
2) One three-hour volunteer or intern supervised activity per
week; or
3) One leave per month.
e) Level IV
The individual
in custody may be allowed:
1) A maximum of 12 hours independent release time per week; or
2) A maximum of four leaves per month. During the last 60 days
prior to the mandatory supervised release date or the parole eligibility date,
such leaves may be extended home and family leaves in accordance with 20 Ill.
Adm. Code 530. Subpart D.
(Source: Amended at 46 Ill. Reg. 19990, effective December 3, 2022)
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