Corrections Academy Quiz One
Questions and Answers
Purpose of standards 730 ILCS 5/3-15-2 - ANS-1. Establish minimum standards for
physical condition of institutions
2. Minimum standards for treatment of inmates with respect to health, safety, and
security of community.
B. General nature of standards.
Role of IDC - ANS-1. Promulgation and review
A. IDC makes rules for operation of county facilities
2. Inspection Process
A. Annual inspection conducted by jail and detention standards unit (JDSU) of IDC.
3. Consequences of non- compliance (730 ILCS 5/3-15-2
A. Report is public record
B. Deficiencies are reported to sheriff and county board
C. If deficiencies are not remedied with six months, IDC may go to court to force
compliance.
Overview of standards applicable to county corrections officer - ANS-Requirements of
corrections (standards)
Section 701.5 Definitions - ANS-Jail and Detention Standards Units
701.190 Telephone - ANS-detainee entitled to at least one phone call per week,
minimum of five minutes
calls may be monitored
701.200 visiting - ANS-detainee entitled to at least one visit per week
visits by attorneys, clergy, etc not counted
visitors and items brought in are subject to search
701.210 social service programs - ANS-facilities are encouraged to offer social service
programs
701.220 Education - ANS-facilities are encouraged to offer educational programs
701.230 Library - ANS-library materials shall be made available, including copies of
Illinois statutes
Questions and Answers
Purpose of standards 730 ILCS 5/3-15-2 - ANS-1. Establish minimum standards for
physical condition of institutions
2. Minimum standards for treatment of inmates with respect to health, safety, and
security of community.
B. General nature of standards.
Role of IDC - ANS-1. Promulgation and review
A. IDC makes rules for operation of county facilities
2. Inspection Process
A. Annual inspection conducted by jail and detention standards unit (JDSU) of IDC.
3. Consequences of non- compliance (730 ILCS 5/3-15-2
A. Report is public record
B. Deficiencies are reported to sheriff and county board
C. If deficiencies are not remedied with six months, IDC may go to court to force
compliance.
Overview of standards applicable to county corrections officer - ANS-Requirements of
corrections (standards)
Section 701.5 Definitions - ANS-Jail and Detention Standards Units
701.190 Telephone - ANS-detainee entitled to at least one phone call per week,
minimum of five minutes
calls may be monitored
701.200 visiting - ANS-detainee entitled to at least one visit per week
visits by attorneys, clergy, etc not counted
visitors and items brought in are subject to search
701.210 social service programs - ANS-facilities are encouraged to offer social service
programs
701.220 Education - ANS-facilities are encouraged to offer educational programs
701.230 Library - ANS-library materials shall be made available, including copies of
Illinois statutes
