(730 ILCS 145/1)

(from Ch. 38, par. 1531)

Sec. 1.

Short Title.

This Act shall be known and may be cited as the

Illinois Substance Abuse Treatment Program.

(Source: P.A. 86‑1320.)

(730 ILCS 145/2)

(from Ch. 38, par. 1532)

Sec. 2.

Purpose.

The Substance Abuse Treatment Program shall be established as a one year pilot project to be instituted within the Illinois Department of Corrections in an effort to assist inmates in their rehabilitation from illicit drug and alcohol abuse.

(Source: P.A. 86‑1320.)

(730 ILCS 145/3)

(from Ch. 38, par. 1533)

Sec. 3.

Program.

The program shall include a thirty day treatment program of highly structured activities to instruct the substance abuser in healthy living skills, dynamics of substance abuse patterns and personalities, and to aid the abuser in a personal inventory of patterns. Peer counselors shall be active in providing support and assistance to the inmates participating in this program. Peer counselors must have successfully graduated from the program demonstrating exceptional participation and healthy leadership ability. Inmates who successfully complete all assignments within the program will be considered graduates. Each graduate will be awarded a Certificate of Achievement and a Guides for Better Living Certificate.

(Source: P.A. 86‑1320.)

(730 ILCS 145/4)

(from Ch. 38, par. 1534)

Sec. 4.

Power of Department.

The Department of Corrections shall have the authority to promulgate such rules and regulations as the Director deems necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act.

(Source: P.A. 86‑1320.)

(730 ILCS 145/5)

(from Ch. 38, par. 1535)

Sec. 5.

Funding.

The Funding for this program shall be from funds appropriated to the Department of Corrections for this purpose.

(Source: P.A. 86‑1320.)