Ill. Admin. Code tit. 20 § 2602.200

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 2602.200 - Telephone

a) Telephone Communication Upon Admittance

Each youth shall be given an opportunity to make a reasonable number of telephone calls upon admittance to reach a parent, guardian, or an attorney. (Refer to Notice of Rights, Section 2602.50(a).)

b) Telephone Schedule

A schedule to permit each youth to place at least two telephone, free of charge, calls each week shall be established. Additional calls may be permitted by local administrative direction.

1) A minimum of 15 minutes shall be allotted for each phone call.

2) Telephone calls shall not be monitored; however, verification of the party called may be required.

3) A record of telephone calls, including date and person called, shall be maintained.

c) Incoming Telephone Calls

Youth shall be allowed to receive a reasonable number of telephone calls from parents, guardians and clergy. These calls may be monitored. A designated time period each day shall be established by the administration for youth to receive calls so as not to interfere with the normal functions of the detention facility.

d) Calls with Attorneys

Telephone calls with attorneys shall not be restricted and shall not count against the allotted number of calls. These calls shall be considered private and shall not be monitored. Verification of the attorney may be required.

e) Violation of Telephone Rules

Violation of detention rules governing the telephone program may result in suspension of telephone usage for a designated period of time for the youth.

Ill. Admin. Code tit. 20, § 2602.200

Added at 45 Ill. Reg. 9040, effective 6/29/2021.