Bill Amendment: IL HB2925 | 2019-2020 | 101st General Assembly

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Bill Title: CD CORR-DEPT OMBUDSMAN

Status: 2020-06-23 - House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee [HB2925 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2019-HB2925-House_Amendment_002.html

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Rep. Rita Mayfield

Filed: 4/10/2019

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AMENDMENT TO HOUSE BILL 2925
AMENDMENT NO. ______. Amend House Bill 2925, AS AMENDED, by
replacing everything after the enacting clause with the
following:
"Section 5. The Unified Code of Corrections is amended by
adding Article 2.1 to Chapter III and by changing the heading
of Article 2.7 of Chapter III and Sections 3-2.7-1, 3-2.7-5,
3-2.7-10, 3-2.7-15, 3-2.7-20, 3-2.7-25, 3-2.7-30, 3-2.7-35,
3-2.7-40, 3-2.7-45, 3-2.7-50, and 3-2.7-55 as follows:
(730 ILCS 5/Art. Ch. III Art. 2.1 heading new)
ARTICLE 2.1. DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS INDEPENDENT
OMBUDSPERSON
(730 ILCS 5/3-2.1-1 new)
Sec. 3-2.1-1. Short title. This Article may be cited as the
Department of Corrections Independent Office of the

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Ombudsperson Law.
(730 ILCS 5/3-2.1-3 new)
Sec. 3-2.1-3. Purpose. The purpose of this Article is to
create within the Department of Corrections an Independent
Office of the Ombudsperson for the purpose of providing people
living in State-run correctional facilities or living under the
requirements or mandatory supervised release or parole with a
non-adversarial process that will redress and prevent abuse,
neglect, violations of law, policy, or best practice at the
hands of employees or contractors of the Department.
(730 ILCS 5/3-2.1-5 new)
Sec. 3-2.1-5. Definitions. In this Article, unless context
requires otherwise:
"Department" means the Department of Corrections.
"Immediate family or household member" means the spouse,
child, parent, brother, sister, grandparent, or grandchild,
whether of the whole blood or half blood or by adoption, or a
person who shares a common dwelling.
"Department of Corrections system" means all activities by
public or private agencies or persons pertaining to persons
involved in or having contact with the police, courts, or
corrections.
"Juvenile justice system" means all activities by public or
private agencies or persons pertaining to youth involved in or

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having contact with the police, courts, or corrections.
"Office" means the Independent Office of the Corrections
Ombudsperson.
"Ombudsperson" means the director of the Independent
Office of the Corrections Ombudsperson.
"Person" means any person committed by court order to the
custody of the Department of Corrections, including people
released on mandatory supervised release or parole before final
discharge.
(730 ILCS 5/3-2.1-10 new)
Sec. 3-2.1-10. Appointment of Independent Corrections
Ombudsperson. The Governor shall appoint the Independent
Corrections Ombudsperson with the advice and consent of the
Senate for a term of 4 years, with the first term expiring
February 1, 2024. A person appointed as Ombudsperson may be
reappointed to one or more subsequent terms. A vacancy shall
occur upon resignation, death, or removal. The Ombudsperson may
only be removed by the Governor for incompetency, malfeasance,
neglect of duty, or conviction of a felony. If the Senate is
not in session or is in recess when an appointment subject to
its confirmation is made, the Governor shall make a temporary
appointment which shall be subject to subsequent Senate
approval. The Ombudsperson may employ deputies to perform,
under the direction of the Ombudsperson, the same duties and
exercise the same powers as the Ombudsperson, and may employ

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other support staff as deemed necessary. The Ombudsperson and
deputies must:
(1) be over the age of 21 years;
(2) have a bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited
college or university; and
(3) have relevant expertise in areas such as the criminal
justice system, investigations, or civil rights advocacy as
evidenced by experience in the field or by academic background.
(730 ILCS 5/3-2.1-15 new)
Sec. 3-2.1-15. Conflicts of interest. A person may not
serve as Ombudsperson or as a deputy if the person or the
person's immediate family or household member:
(1) is or has been employed by the Department of Juvenile
Justice or the Department of Corrections within 5 years prior
to appointment, other than as Ombudsperson or Deputy
Ombudsperson;
(2) participates in the management of a business entity or
other organization receiving funds from the Department;
(3) owns or controls, directly or indirectly, any interest
in a business entity or other organization receiving funds from
the Department;
(4) uses or receives any amount of tangible goods,
services, or funds from the Department, other than as
Ombudsperson or Deputy Ombudsperson; or
(5) is required to register as a lobbyist for an

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organization that interacts with the juvenile justice or
Department of Corrections system.
(730 ILCS 5/3-2.1-20 new)
Sec. 3-2.1-20. Duties and powers.
(a) The Ombudsperson shall function independently within
the Department with respect to the operations of the Office in
performance of his or her duties under this Article and shall
report to the Governor. The Ombudsperson shall adopt rules and
standards as may be necessary or desirable to carry out his or
her duties. Funding for the Office shall be 3% of the
Department's budget and designated separately within
Department funds. The Department shall provide necessary
administrative services and facilities to the Office.
(b) The Office shall have the following duties:
(1) review and monitor the implementation of the rules
and standards established by the Department and evaluate
the delivery of services;
(2) provide assistance to a person or family whom the
Ombudsperson determines is in need of assistance,
including advocating with an agency, provider, or other
person in the best interests of the person;
(2.5) develop and disseminate a process through which
people in State custody or their family members or
representatives can file and track complaints;
(3) review all complaints and investigate and attempt

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to resolve complaints made by or on behalf of a person,
other than complaints alleging violations of the State
Officials and Employees Ethics Act and:
(A) a person committed to the Department or the
person's family, support system, or representative is
in need of assistance from the Office; or
(B) a systemic issue in the Department's provision
of services is raised by a complaint;
(4) review or inspect periodically the facilities and
procedures of any facility in which a person has been
placed by the Department to ensure that each person in
State custody is treated fairly and with basic respect, has
access to appropriate programs, services, and
accommodations and is protected from any violations of law
or policy; and
(5) be accessible to and meet confidentially and
regularly with a person committed to the Department and
serve as a resource by informing them of pertinent laws,
rules, and policies, and their rights thereunder.
(c) The nature of all complaints and recommendations shall
be made available on the Ombudsperson website and reported
immediately to Director of Corrections, the General Assembly,
and the Governor.
(d) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the
Ombudsperson may not investigate violations of the State
Officials and Employees Ethics Act. If the Ombudsperson

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determines that a possible criminal act has been committed, or
that special expertise is required in the investigation, he or
she shall immediately notify the Department of State Police. If
the Ombudsperson determines that a possible violation of the
State Officials and Employees Ethics Act has occurred, he or
she shall immediately refer the incident to the Office of the
Governor's Executive Inspector General for investigation. All
investigations conducted by the Ombudsperson shall be
conducted in a manner designed to ensure the preservation of
evidence for possible use in a criminal prosecution.
(e) In performance of his or her duties, the Ombudsperson
may:
(1) review court files of persons in custody;
(2) recommend policies, rules, and legislation
designed to protect persons in custody;
(3) make appropriate referrals under any of the duties
and powers listed in this Section;
(4) attend internal administrative and disciplinary
hearings to ensure the rights of persons in custody are
fully observed and advocate for the best interest of those
persons when deemed necessary;
(5) request information related to an investigation
from any employee or officer of the State and to execute an
information sharing agreement;
(6) issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of
witnesses for purposes of examination and the production of

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documents and other items for inspection or duplication;
(7) compel prompt statements from State employees or
contractors and reinterview State employees or contractors
as necessary; and
(8) perform other acts, otherwise permitted or
required by law, in furtherance of the purpose of the
Office.
(f) To assess if a person's rights have been violated, the
Ombudsperson may, in any matter that does not involve alleged
criminal behavior, contact or consult with an administrator,
employee, person, expert, or any other individual in the course
of his or her investigation or to secure information as
necessary to fulfill his or her duties.
(730 ILCS 5/3-2.1-25 new)
Sec. 3-2.1-25. Duties of the Department of Corrections.
(a) The Department shall allow any person to communicate
with the Ombudsperson or a deputy at any time. The
communication:
(1) may be in person, by phone, by mail, or by any
other means deemed appropriate in light of security
concerns; and
(2) is confidential and privileged.
(b) The Department shall allow the Ombudsperson and
deputies full and unannounced access to persons and Department
facilities at any time. The Department shall furnish the

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Ombudsperson and deputies with appropriate meeting space in
each facility in order to preserve confidentiality.
(c) The Department shall allow the Ombudsperson and
deputies to participate in professional development
opportunities provided by the Department as practical and to
attend appropriate professional training when requested by the
Ombudsperson.
(d) The Department shall provide the Ombudsperson copies of
critical incident reports involving a person residing in a
facility operated by the Department. Critical incidents
include, but are not limited to, severe injuries that result in
hospitalization, suicide attempts that require medical
intervention, sexual abuse, and escapes.
(e) The Department shall provide the Ombudsperson with
reasonable advance notice of all internal administrative and
disciplinary hearings regarding a person residing in a facility
operated by the Department.
(f) The Department may not discharge, demote, discipline,
or in any manner discriminate or retaliate against a person or
an employee who in good faith makes a complaint to the Office
or cooperates with the Office.
(730 ILCS 5/3-2.1-30 new)
Sec. 3-2.1-30. Reports. The Ombudsperson shall provide to
the General Assembly and the Governor, no later than January 1
of each year, a summary of activities done in furtherance of

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the purpose of the Office for the prior fiscal year. The
summaries shall contain data both aggregated and disaggregated
by individual facility and describe:
(1) the work of the Ombudsperson;
(2) the status of any review or investigation undertaken by
the Ombudsperson, but may not contain any confidential or
identifying information concerning the subjects of the reports
and investigations; and
(3) any recommendations that the Ombudsperson has relating
to a systemic issue in the Department's provision of services
and any other matters for consideration by the General Assembly
and the Governor.
(730 ILCS 5/3-2.1-35 new)
Sec. 3-2.1-35. Complaints. The Office shall promptly and
efficiently act on complaints made by or on behalf of person
filed with the Office that relate to the operations or staff of
the Department. The Office shall maintain information about
parties to the complaint, the subject matter of the complaint,
a summary of the results of the review or investigation of the
complaint, including any resolution of or recommendations made
as a result of the complaint. The Office shall make information
available describing its procedures for complaint
investigation and resolution. When applicable, the Office
shall notify the complaining person that an investigation and
resolution may result in or will require disclosure of the

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complaining person's identity. The Office shall periodically
notify the parties who filed the complaint of the status of the
complaint until final disposition.
(730 ILCS 5/3-2.1-40 new)
Sec. 3-2.1-40. Confidentiality. The name, address, or
other personally identifiable information of a person who files
a complaint with the Office, information generated by the
Office related to a complaint or other activities of the
Office, and confidential records obtained by the Office are not
subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. The
Office shall disclose the records only if required by court
order on a showing of good cause.
(730 ILCS 5/3-2.1-45 new)
Sec. 3-2.1-45. Promotion and awareness of Office. The
Ombudsperson shall promote awareness among the public and
persons of:
(1) the rights of persons committed to the Department;
(2) the purpose of the Office;
(3) how the Office may be contacted;
(4) the confidential nature of communications; and
(5) the services the Office provides.
(730 ILCS 5/3-2.1-50 new)
Sec. 3-2.1-50. Access to information of governmental

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entities. The Department shall provide the Ombudsperson
unrestricted access to all master record files of persons under
Section 3-5-1 of this Code. Access to educational, social,
psychological, mental health, substance abuse, and medical
records shall not be disclosed except as provided in Section
5-910 of the Juvenile Court Act of 1987, the Mental Health and
Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act, the School
Code, and any applicable federal laws that govern access to
those records.
(730 ILCS 5/Ch. III Art. 2.7 heading)
ARTICLE 2.7. DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE
INDEPENDENT JUVENILE OMBUDSPERSON OMBUDSMAN
(Source: P.A. 98-1032, eff. 8-25-14.)
(730 ILCS 5/3-2.7-1)
Sec. 3-2.7-1. Short title. This Article may be cited as the
Department of Juvenile Justice Independent Juvenile
Ombudsperson Ombudsman Law.
(Source: P.A. 98-1032, eff. 8-25-14.)
(730 ILCS 5/3-2.7-5)
Sec. 3-2.7-5. Purpose. The purpose of this Article is to
create within the Department of Juvenile Justice the Office of
Independent Juvenile Ombudsperson Ombudsman for the purpose of
providing youth living in State-run correctional facilities or

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aftercare with a non-adversarial process that will redress and
prevent abuse, neglect, violations of law, policy, or best
practice at the hands of State employees or contractors
securing the rights of youth committed to the Department of
Juvenile Justice, including youth released on aftercare before
final discharge.
(Source: P.A. 98-1032, eff. 8-25-14.)
(730 ILCS 5/3-2.7-10)
Sec. 3-2.7-10. Definitions. In this Article, unless the
context requires otherwise:
"Department" means the Department of Juvenile Justice.
"Immediate family or household member" means the spouse,
child, parent, brother, sister, grandparent, or grandchild,
whether of the whole blood or half blood or by adoption, or a
person who shares a common dwelling.
"Juvenile justice system" means all activities by public or
private agencies or persons pertaining to youth involved in or
having contact with the police, courts, or corrections.
"Office" means the Office of the Independent Juvenile
Ombudsperson Ombudsman.
"Ombudsperson Ombudsman" means the Department of Juvenile
Justice Independent Juvenile Ombudsperson Ombudsman.
"Youth" means any person committed by court order to the
custody of the Department of Juvenile Justice, including youth
released on aftercare before final discharge.

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(Source: P.A. 98-1032, eff. 8-25-14.)
(730 ILCS 5/3-2.7-15)
Sec. 3-2.7-15. Appointment of Independent Juvenile
Ombudsperson Ombudsman. The Governor shall appoint the
Independent Juvenile Ombudsperson Ombudsman with the advice
and consent of the Senate for a term of 4 years, with the first
term expiring February 1, 2017. A person appointed as
Ombudsperson Ombudsman may be reappointed to one or more
subsequent terms. A vacancy shall occur upon resignation,
death, or removal. The Ombudsperson Ombudsman may only be
removed by the Governor for incompetency, malfeasance, neglect
of duty, or conviction of a felony. If the Senate is not in
session or is in recess when an appointment subject to its
confirmation is made, the Governor shall make a temporary
appointment which shall be subject to subsequent Senate
approval. The Ombudsperson Ombudsman may employ deputies to
perform, under the direction of the Ombudsperson Ombudsman, the
same duties and exercise the same powers as the Ombudsperson
Ombudsman, and may employ other support staff as deemed
necessary. The Ombudsperson Ombudsman and deputies must:
(1) be over the age of 21 years;
(2) have a bachelor's or advanced degree from an
accredited college or university; and
(3) have relevant expertise in areas such as the
juvenile justice system, investigations, or civil rights

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advocacy as evidenced by experience in the field or by
academic background.
(Source: P.A. 98-1032, eff. 8-25-14.)
(730 ILCS 5/3-2.7-20)
Sec. 3-2.7-20. Conflicts of interest. A person may not
serve as Ombudsperson Ombudsman or as a deputy if the person or
the person's immediate family or household member:
(1) is or has been employed by the Department of
Juvenile Justice or Department of Corrections within 5
years one year prior to appointment, other than as
Ombudsperson Ombudsman or Deputy Ombudsperson Ombudsman;
(2) participates in the management of a business entity
or other organization receiving funds from the Department
of Juvenile Justice;
(3) owns or controls, directly or indirectly, any
interest in a business entity or other organization
receiving funds from the Department of Juvenile Justice;
(4) uses or receives any amount of tangible goods,
services, or funds from the Department of Juvenile Justice,
other than as Ombudsperson Ombudsman or Deputy
Ombudsperson Ombudsman; or
(5) is required to register as a lobbyist for an
organization that interacts with the juvenile justice
system.
(Source: P.A. 98-1032, eff. 8-25-14.)

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(730 ILCS 5/3-2.7-25)
Sec. 3-2.7-25. Duties and powers.
(a) The Independent Juvenile Ombudsperson Ombudsman shall
function independently within the Department of Juvenile
Justice with respect to the operations of the Office in
performance of his or her duties under this Article and shall
report to the Governor. The Ombudsperson Ombudsman shall adopt
rules and standards as may be necessary or desirable to carry
out his or her duties. Funding for the Office shall be 3% of
the Department's budget and designated separately within
Department funds. The Department shall provide necessary
administrative services and facilities to the Office of the
Independent Juvenile Ombudsperson Ombudsman.
(b) The Office of Independent Juvenile Ombudsperson
Ombudsman shall have the following duties:
(1) review and monitor the implementation of the rules
and standards established by the Department of Juvenile
Justice and evaluate the delivery of services to youth to
ensure that the rights of youth are fully observed;
(2) provide assistance to a youth or family whom the
Ombudsperson Ombudsman determines is in need of
assistance, including advocating with an agency, provider,
or other person in the best interests of the youth;
(2.5) develop and disseminate a process through which
people in State custody or their family members or

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representatives can file and track complaints;
(3) investigate and attempt to resolve complaints made
by or on behalf of youth, other than complaints alleging
criminal behavior or violations of the State Officials and
Employees Ethics Act, if the Office determines that the
investigation and resolution would further the purpose of
the Office, and:
(A) a youth committed to the Department of Juvenile
Justice or the youth's family, support system, or
representative is in need of assistance from the
Office; or
(B) a systemic issue in the Department of Juvenile
Justice's provision of services is raised by a
complaint;
(4) review or inspect periodically the facilities and
procedures of any facility in which a youth has been placed
by the Department of Juvenile Justice to ensure that each
person in State custody is treated fairly and with basic
respect, has access to appropriate programs, services, and
accommodations and is protected from any violations of law
or policy the rights of youth are fully observed; and
(5) be accessible to and meet confidentially and
regularly with youth committed to the Department and serve
as a resource by informing them of pertinent laws, rules,
and policies, and their rights thereunder.
(c) The nature of all complaints and recommendations

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following cases shall be made available on the Ombudsperson
website and reported immediately to the Director of Juvenile
Justice, General Assembly, and the Governor. :
(1) cases of severe abuse or injury of a youth;
(2) serious misconduct, misfeasance, malfeasance, or
serious violations of policies and procedures concerning
the administration of a Department of Juvenile Justice
program or operation;
(3) serious problems concerning the delivery of
services in a facility operated by or under contract with
the Department of Juvenile Justice;
(4) interference by the Department of Juvenile Justice
with an investigation conducted by the Office; and
(5) other cases as deemed necessary by the Ombudsman.
(d) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the
Ombudsperson Ombudsman may not investigate alleged criminal
behavior or violations of the State Officials and Employees
Ethics Act. If the Ombudsperson Ombudsman determines that a
possible criminal act has been committed, or that special
expertise is required in the investigation, he or she shall
immediately notify the Department of State Police. If the
Ombudsperson Ombudsman determines that a possible violation of
the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act has occurred, he
or she shall immediately refer the incident to the Office of
the Governor's Executive Inspector General for investigation.
If the Ombudsperson Ombudsman receives a complaint from a youth

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or third party regarding suspected abuse or neglect of a child,
the Ombudsperson Ombudsman shall refer the incident to the
Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline or to the State Police as
mandated by the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act. Any
investigation conducted by the Ombudsperson Ombudsman shall
not be duplicative and shall be separate from any investigation
mandated by the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act. All
investigations conducted by the Ombudsperson Ombudsman shall
be conducted in a manner designed to ensure the preservation of
evidence for possible use in a criminal prosecution.
(e) In performance of his or her duties, the Ombudsperson
Ombudsman may:
(1) review court files of youth;
(2) recommend policies, rules, and legislation
designed to protect youth;
(3) make appropriate referrals under any of the duties
and powers listed in this Section;
(4) attend internal administrative and disciplinary
hearings to ensure the rights of youth are fully observed
and advocate for the best interest of youth when deemed
necessary; and
(5) perform other acts, otherwise permitted or
required by law, in furtherance of the purpose of the
Office; .
(6) request information related to an investigation
from any employee or officer of the State and to execute an

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information sharing agreement;
(7) issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of
witnesses for purposes of examination and the production of
documents and other items for inspection or duplication;
and
(8) compel prompt statements from State employees or
contractors and reinterview State employees or contractors
as necessary.
(f) To assess if a youth's rights have been violated, the
Ombudsperson Ombudsman may, in any matter that does not involve
alleged criminal behavior, contact or consult with an
administrator, employee, youth, parent, expert, or any other
individual in the course of his or her investigation or to
secure information as necessary to fulfill his or her duties.
(Source: P.A. 98-1032, eff. 8-25-14; 99-78, eff. 7-20-15.)
(730 ILCS 5/3-2.7-30)
Sec. 3-2.7-30. Duties of the Department of Juvenile
Justice.
(a) The Department of Juvenile Justice shall allow any
youth to communicate with the Ombudsperson Ombudsman or a
deputy at any time. The communication:
(1) may be in person, by phone, by mail, or by any
other means deemed appropriate in light of security
concerns; and
(2) is confidential and privileged.

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(b) The Department shall allow the Ombudsperson Ombudsman
and deputies full and unannounced access to youth and
Department facilities at any time. The Department shall furnish
the Ombudsperson Ombudsman and deputies with appropriate
meeting space in each facility in order to preserve
confidentiality.
(c) The Department shall allow the Ombudsperson Ombudsman
and deputies to participate in professional development
opportunities provided by the Department of Juvenile Justice as
practical and to attend appropriate professional training when
requested by the Ombudsperson Ombudsman.
(d) The Department shall provide the Ombudsperson
Ombudsman copies of critical incident reports involving a youth
residing in a facility operated by the Department. Critical
incidents include, but are not limited to, severe injuries that
result in hospitalization, suicide attempts that require
medical intervention, sexual abuse, and escapes.
(e) The Department shall provide the Ombudsperson
Ombudsman with reasonable advance notice of all internal
administrative and disciplinary hearings regarding a youth
residing in a facility operated by the Department.
(f) The Department of Juvenile Justice may not discharge,
demote, discipline, or in any manner discriminate or retaliate
against a youth or an employee who in good faith makes a
complaint to the Office of the Independent Juvenile
Ombudsperson Ombudsman or cooperates with the Office.

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(Source: P.A. 98-1032, eff. 8-25-14.)
(730 ILCS 5/3-2.7-35)
Sec. 3-2.7-35. Reports. The Independent Juvenile
Ombudsperson Ombudsman shall provide to the General Assembly
and the Governor, no later than January 1 of each year, a
summary of activities done in furtherance of the purpose of the
Office for the prior fiscal year. The summaries shall contain
data both aggregated and disaggregated by individual facility
and describe:
(1) the work of the Ombudsperson Ombudsman;
(2) the status of any review or investigation
undertaken by the Ombudsperson Ombudsman, but may not
contain any confidential or identifying information
concerning the subjects of the reports and investigations;
and
(3) any recommendations that the Independent Juvenile
Ombudsperson Ombudsman has relating to a systemic issue in
the Department of Juvenile Justice's provision of services
and any other matters for consideration by the General
Assembly and the Governor.
(Source: P.A. 98-1032, eff. 8-25-14.)
(730 ILCS 5/3-2.7-40)
Sec. 3-2.7-40. Complaints. The Office of Independent
Juvenile Ombudsperson Ombudsman shall promptly and efficiently

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act on complaints made by or on behalf of youth filed with the
Office that relate to the operations or staff of the Department
of Juvenile Justice. The Office shall maintain information
about parties to the complaint, the subject matter of the
complaint, a summary of the results of the review or
investigation of the complaint, including any resolution of or
recommendations made as a result of the complaint. The Office
shall make information available describing its procedures for
complaint investigation and resolution. When applicable, the
Office shall notify the complaining youth that an investigation
and resolution may result in or will require disclosure of the
complaining youth's identity. The Office shall periodically
notify the complaint parties of the status of the complaint
until final disposition.
(Source: P.A. 98-1032, eff. 8-25-14.)
(730 ILCS 5/3-2.7-50)
Sec. 3-2.7-50. Promotion and awareness of Office. The
Independent Juvenile Ombudsperson Ombudsman shall promote
awareness among the public and youth of:
(1) the rights of youth committed to the Department;
(2) the purpose of the Office;
(3) how the Office may be contacted;
(4) the confidential nature of communications; and
(5) the services the Office provides.
(Source: P.A. 98-1032, eff. 8-25-14; 99-78, eff. 7-20-15.)

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(730 ILCS 5/3-2.7-55)
Sec. 3-2.7-55. Access to information of governmental
entities. The Department of Juvenile Justice shall provide the
Independent Juvenile Ombudsperson Ombudsman unrestricted
access to all master record files of youth under Section 3-5-1
of this Code. Access to educational, social, psychological,
mental health, substance abuse, and medical records shall not
be disclosed except as provided in Section 5-910 of the
Juvenile Court Act of 1987, the Mental Health and Developmental
Disabilities Confidentiality Act, the School Code, and any
applicable federal laws that govern access to those records.
(Source: P.A. 98-1032, eff. 8-25-14.)
Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon
becoming law.".