Illinois SB2445 amends the Unified Code of Corrections to enhance visitation rights and mail policies for incarcerated individuals.
Illinois SB2445 amends the Unified Code of Corrections to improve visitation rights and mail policies for incarcerated individuals. It mandates that all institutions and facilities of the Department of Corrections permit in-person visitors and video contact, except in cases of abuse or when deemed harmful or dangerous. The bill ensures that every committed person is entitled to seven visits or denials of visitation over a week, including those based on facility lockdowns, to inform family members and other visitors.
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