Section 1000.10  Applicability

This Subpart applies to any interested persons seeking or submitting information regarding subjects, programs, and activities of the Department of Juvenile Justice.  However, any interested persons seeking access to public records in the possession of the Department shall comply with 2 Ill. Adm. Code 1010. 

Section 1000.15  Definitions

"Department" means the Department of Juvenile Justice.

"Director" means the highest ranking official of the Department of Juvenile Justice.

Section 1000.20  Public Requests

a)         Any interested person should submit a request for information in writing.  The request should include a complete description of the information requested, the reason for the request, and when applicable, timing requirements.  Requests, other than requests for public records, should be directed to:

Director

Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice

1301 Concordia Court

P.O. Box 19277

Springfield, Illinois 62794‑9277

b)         The Department shall respond to such requests within 10 working days of receipt, whenever possible. However, any interested persons seeking access to public records in the possession of the Department shall be directed to comply with 2 Ill. Adm. Code 1010.  

c)         When confidential information is requested, or whenever release of information is limited or prohibited by statute, court order, or by any provision of 20 Ill. Adm. Code: Chapter I, the requestor shall be notified. 

Section 1000.30  Public Submissions

Any interested person may submit comments and recommendations regarding subjects, programs, and activities of the Department in writing to: 

Director

Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice

1301 Concordia Court

P.O. Box 19277

Springfield, Illinois 62794‑9277

Section 1000.100  Applicability

This Subpart applies to all divisions, offices, and program sites within the Department of Juvenile Justice and to any other interested persons. 

Section 1000.105  Responsibilities

a)         Unless otherwise specified, the Director or members of the Executive Staff may delegate responsibilities stated in this Part to another person or persons or designate another person or persons to perform the duties specified. 

b)         No other individual may routinely perform duties whenever a Section in this Part specifically states the Director or members of the Executive Staff shall personally perform the duties.  However, the Director or members of the Executive Staff may designate another person or persons to perform the duties during periods of their temporary absence or in an emergency.

Section 1000.110  Definitions

Statutory definitions shall apply to terms used in the Department rules, unless otherwise defined.  For purposes of these rules:

"Department" means the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice.

"Department rules" means 2 Ill. Adm. Code 1000, 4 Ill. Adm. Code 530, 20 Ill. Adm. Code: Chapter IX, and any other rules adopted by the Department in accordance with the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act [5 ILCS 100/1‑1 et seq.].

"Director" means the highest ranking official of the Department.

"Part" means a unified set of rules. 

"Section" means a single rule.

"Subpart means a unified set of rules within a Part. 

"Youth" means persons committed to the Department who have not been discharged, including those persons who have been released on aftercare release.

Section 1000.120  Procedure

a)         Rules may be proposed by the Director and members of the Executive Staff in consultation with their staff.  However, only rules approved by the Director shall be promulgated. 

b)         Any interested person may petition the Director to adopt, amend, or repeal a rule.

1)         The preferred form of address of the petition is: 

Director

Attn:  Policy and Directives Unit

Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice

1301 Concordia Court

P.O. Box 19277

Springfield, Illinois 62794‑9277

2)         The petition shall contain a clear statement of reasons for the proposed rule, amendment, or repeal and the exact language of the suggested new rule or amendment. 

3)         The petitioner shall be advised in writing, within 30 days whenever possible, of the decision in regard to the petition. 

c)         Rules shall be reviewed on an on‑going basis and shall be adopted, amended, or repealed as necessary to maintain Department rules in accord with State and federal law and to appropriately address the concerns of Department facilities, staff, offenders, and the public. 

d)         Prior to initiation of formal rulemaking procedures pursuant to the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act [5 ILCS 100/1‑1 et seq.], proposed rulemaking: 

1)         Shall be reviewed and approved by appropriate Department staff. 

2)         May, upon the approval of the Director, be reviewed by individuals or organizations other than Department staff. 

e)         Rules adopted by the Department shall be made available to employees, youth, and the public. 

f)         Rules adopted by the Department shall be available for public inspection during normal working hours at the Policy and Directives Unit, 1301 Concordia Court, Springfield, Illinois.  A request to inspect rules should be made in advance when possible via telephone at 217/557-1030.

Section 1000.130  Public Hearings

a)         The Director may conduct public hearings on proposed rulemaking whenever the interest of the State would be best served by such proceedings or as otherwise required by law. 

b)         A formal notice of a public hearing will be published in the Illinois Register at least 10 days prior to the hearing.  The notice shall include the date, time, and place of the proceedings. 

c)         Minutes of public hearings shall be recorded and shall be available for public inspection at the Policy and Directives Unit, 1301 Concordia Court, Springfield, Illinois. 

Section 1000.200  Applicability

This rule applies to all divisions, offices, and program sites within the Department of Juvenile Justice. 

Section 1000.205  Definitions

"Department" means the Department of Juvenile Justice.

"Director" means the highest ranking official of the Department of Juvenile Justice.

Section 1000.210  Department Organization

a)         The Department shall have bureaus, divisions, and offices as designated by the Director.

b)         The organization of the Department is illustrated in Table A.  The Juvenile Advisory Boards and the School District #428, Board of Education, illustrated on this table by broken lines, are shown to reflect the advisory capacity and the interaction with the Department.  These Boards are not within the organizational structure of the Department.

Section 1000.215  Central Office Locations

a)         Concordia Complex

1301 Concordia Court

P.O. Box 19277

Springfield, Illinois 62794‑9277

Telephone:  217/557-1030

b)         State of Illinois Center

100 West Randolph St., Suite 4-200

Chicago, Illinois  60601-3219

Telephone: 312/814-3017

Section 1000.230  Juvenile Correctional Facilities

The following are designated as the youth centers for juvenile offenders.  Unless otherwise noted, the facilities listed are for males. 

a)         Youth Centers

Illinois Youth Center-Chicago, Chicago

Illinois Youth Center-Harrisburg, Harrisburg

Illinois Youth Center-Kewanee, Kewanee

Illinois Youth Center-Pere Marquette, Grafton

Illinois Youth Center-St. Charles, St. Charles

Illinois Youth Center-Warrenville, Warrenville (female)

b)         Reception and Classification Units

Juvenile Reception and Classification Units are established within the following youth centers:

St. Charles (male)

Harrisburg (male)

Warrenville (female)

Section 1000.TABLE A  Department Organization