Section 107.310  Access to Records

a)         The master record files of committed persons shall be confidential and access shall be limited to authorized persons.  Committed persons shall not be permitted access to their master record files except as expressly permitted by law or this Subpart.

b)         Medical records shall be disclosed to a committed person or to his or her authorized attorney upon receipt of a written request for the information and a release signed by the committed person.  The medical records of a deceased committed person shall be released upon tender of letters of office from the Executor or the Administrator of the person's estate, or if no estate is required by law to be opened, then upon receipt of an affidavit of heirship and a release.

c)         Personnel of other correctional, welfare, educational, or law enforcement agencies may have access to a committed person's files as approved by the Chief Administrative Officer. The use and redisclosure of such files shall be consistent with applicable State and federal laws.

d)         Access to the master record file of a person no longer in custody of the Department shall be provided in accordance with procedures applicable to committed persons.

e)         The Department may require payment of copying costs for any records produced.

(Source:  Amended at 20 Ill. Reg. 6745, effective May 5, 1996)