Section 2535.30  Audio-Visual Equipment

a)         Each facility shall develop and post a list of authorized audio-visual equipment each committed youth assigned to the general population may be permitted to retain.  Detachable speakers shall not be permitted.

b)         Use of headphones or earplugs shall be at the discretion of the Chief Administrative Officer.

c)         Misuse or abuse of audio-visual equipment may result in the temporary or permanent confiscation of these items in accordance with the provisions of 20 Ill. Adm. Code 2504 (Discipline and Grievances).

d)         Limitations of the use of audio-visual equipment may be imposed on committed youth if the usage is disruptive to others.

e)         Committed youth may not possess recording devices as personal property, but may use them when required in academic or career and technical education programs when the use is approved by the youth center and in a place and manner as is approved by the youth center.

f)         When audio-visual equipment is confiscated or returned, an audio-visual equipment inventory form shall be given to the owner and a copy placed in his or her master record file.  If the committed youth does not have the proper permit, disciplinary action may be taken.

(Source:  Amended at 43 Ill. Reg. 14209, effective November 25, 2019)