IL HB5269

Amends Section 3-2-5 of the Unified Code of Corrections to make a technical change regarding the organization of the Department of Corrections and Department of Juvenile Justice.

Establishes an Adult Division within the Department of Corrections administered by an Assistant Director appointed by the Governor, responsible for persons committed under specified sections of the Code.

Creates a separate Department of Juvenile Justice administered by its own Director, responsible for persons under 17 years of age committed to the department, with requirement that juveniles be kept sight and sound separate from adult offenders.

Requires the Department to establish a gang intelligence unit supervised by the Director and staffed with a Corrections Intelligence Coordinator to gather information on inmate gangs, monitor gang activities, and develop policies to deter gang activity.

Mandates the Department file annual reports with the General Assembly on inmate gang population profiles, gang-related activity within correctional institutions, and the gang intelligence unit's performance.