Illinois Administrative Code
Title 20 - CORRECTIONS, CRIMINAL JUSTICE, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Part 2603 - COUNTY SHELTER CARE STANDARDS
Section 2603.190 - Visiting
Universal Citation: 20 IL Admin Code ยง 2603.190
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 38, September 20, 2024
a) Introduction
Frequent visits provide a direct and valuable link of communication between the child, his family, friends, and concerned persons. The assurance of family ties is reinforced and relieves the feeling of insecurity.
b) Minimum Standards
1) Visit Regulations
The superintendent shall establish written procedures for visits.
A) A liberal schedule shall be
established permitting visits at least nightly between the end of the evening
meal and bedtime, and all day on Saturday, Sunday, and holidays.
B) No restriction shall be placed on visits
by attorneys, clergy, social workers or other persons professionally associated
with a child's case at reasonable, nonscheduled hours.
C) Children shall be permitted at least one
hour for each visit.
2)
Interviews
An area for private interviews between the child and attorney, religious advisor or other professional person shall be provided and arranged so as to ensure privacy.
3)
Visit Denial
Persons under the influence of alcoholic beverages or drugs shall be denied visits with children.
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