(730 ILCS 220/10)

(This Section may contain text from a Public Act with a delayed effective date)

Sec. 10. Definitions.

(a) In this Act:

"Chaplain" means a cleric, such as a minister, priest, pastor, rabbi, or imam, or a lay representative of a religious tradition, attached to a correctional institution or facility.

"Chaplaincy" means the general activity performed by a chaplain, which may include crisis ministry, counseling, sacraments, worship, education, help in ethical decision-making, staff support, clergy contact, and community or church coordination.

"Chaplaincy services" means services offered by a chaplain or lay person.

"Committed person" has the meaning ascribed to it in Section 1-2 of the Unified Code of Corrections.

"Correctional institution or facility" has the meaning ascribed to it in Section 1-2 of the Unified Code of Corrections.

"Undue burden" means significant difficulty, expense, or detriment to the safety and security of the facility.

(Source: P.A. 103-331, eff. 1-1-24.)