Section 503.20  Classification of Committed Persons

a)         Each newly committed person shall be evaluated at a reception and classification center or unit for initial assignment to a correctional facility or program.

b)         The evaluation shall include a review of available criminal, educational and employment history, health care condition and any other information deemed relevant to placement.

c)         A recommendation for placement shall be referred to the Director who shall consider, among other matters, the recommendation and determine the initial placement of the committed person.

d)         Each committed person shall, whenever possible, be assigned to a correctional facility or program within 30 days after admission to the Department.

e)         A review of a committed person's classification designation or program assignment shall be conducted at regular intervals.

(Source:  Amended at 11 Ill. Reg. 11502, effective July 1, 1987)