Section 525.220  Standards for Publications

a)         A publication may not be disapproved solely because its content is religious, philosophical, political, social, or sexual, or because the content is unpopular or repugnant.

b)         Publications that meet one or more of the following criteria may be approved conditionally or disapproved if the publication:

1)         Contains sexually explicit material;

2)         Is written in code or facilitates communication between individuals in custody;

3)         Depicts, describes, or encourages activities that may lead to the use of physical violence or group disruption, or it facilitates organizational activity without the approval of the Chief Administrative Officer;

4)         Advocates or encourages violence, hatred, or group disruption, or it poses an intolerable risk of violence or disruption;

5)         Encourages, instructs, or facilitates the commission of criminal activity; or

6)         Is otherwise detrimental to safety, security, good order, rehabilitation, or discipline, or detrimental to mental health.

(Source:  Amended at 50 Ill. Reg. 1047, effective January 9, 2026)