Ill. Admin. Code tit. 20, § 107.310 - Access to Records
a) The master
record files of offenders shall be confidential and access shall be limited to
authorized persons. Offenders shall not be permitted access to their master
record files except as expressly permitted by law, including this
Subpart.
b) Medical records shall
be disclosed to an offender or to his or her authorized agent upon receipt of a
written request for the information and a release signed by the
offender.
c) The medical records of
a deceased offender shall be released upon presentment of a certified copy of
the death certificate and:
1) Tender of
letters of office and a signed release from the Executor or the Administrator
of the person's estate; or
2) A
Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care authorizing the release of the
medical records to the agent and a signed release from the authorized agent;
or
3) If no executor, administrator
or agent exists:
A) An authorized relative
certification and release signed by the authorized relative; or
B) A notarized affidavit of heirship and a
release signed by the next of kin.
d) Personnel of other correctional, welfare,
educational or law enforcement agencies may have access to an offender's files,
as approved by the Chief Administrative Officer. The use and redisclosure of
these files shall be consistent with applicable State and federal
laws.
e) Access to the master
record file of a person no longer in custody of the Department shall be
provided in accordance with procedures applicable to offenders.
f) The Department may require payment of
copying costs for any records produced.
Notes
Amended at 37 Ill. Reg. 1598, effective February 1, 2013
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