Ill. Admin. Code tit. 20, § 2425.70 - Religious Publications and Recordings

a) Committed youth may obtain religious publications or recordings in accordance with this Part and Departmental Rules governing purchasing, incoming mail, publications, and personal property (see 20 Ill. Adm. Code 2305 (Funds of Committed Youth), 2525 (Rights and Privileges), and 2535 (Personal Property) or through donations distributed by the chaplain.

b) Religious publications shall be submitted to the Publication Review Committee for review pursuant to 20 Ill. Adm. Code 2525: Subpart C. The Publication Review Committee may confer with the chaplain.

c) Committed youth shall be permitted to receive or possess commercially made religious audio recordings, sealed in cellophane or similar material, that are not available through the commissary and are sent directly from a manufacturer, retailer or distributor. Committed youth shall also be permitted to receive or possess religious audio recordings directly from religious organizations. The Chief Administrative Officer or chaplain may review and deny audio recordings if they are deemed to pose a threat to the safety or security of the institution. If the audio recordings are denied, they shall be submitted to the Director for review.

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Ill. Admin. Code tit. 20, § 2425.70

Amended at 43 Ill. Reg. 14183, effective 11/25/2019