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Synopsis As Introduced Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that if the committed person has been convicted of a felony DUI offense or a felony violation of the Illinois Controlled Substances Act, a felony violation of the Methamphetamine Control and Community Protection Act, or a felony violation of the Cannabis Control Act, he or she shall be assigned to an alcoholism or drug treatment program approved by the Department of Human Services. Provides that the Department of Corrections may provide treatment to such persons in a separate institution within the Department, or the Director of the Department of Corrections may transfer such person to the Department of Human Services for treatment for a period of not more than 6 months, if the person consents in writing to the transfer. Provides that the person shall be advised of his or her right not to consent, and if he or she does not consent, such transfer may be effected only by a court commitment order. Provides that the committed person shall pay the Department that provides the treatment $100 for that treatment. Effective January 1, 2010.
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that the chief administrative officer of each institution or facility of the Department of Corrections shall make a room in the institution or facility available for addiction recovery services to be provided to committed persons on a voluntary basis. The services shall be provided for one hour once a week at a time specified by the chief administrative officer of the institution or facility and shall be limited to 40 committed persons at any one session. Establishes conditions under which the program shall operate. Effective January 1, 2010.
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