| Title: | Corrections Advisory Board, Department of |
| Website: | Department of Corrections Advisory Board |
| Contact Name: | Shelith Hansbro |
| Contact Title: | Director's Office, Illinois Department of Correcrtions |
| Contact E-Mail: | shelith.hansbro@illinois.gov |
| Function: | The Board advises Department of Corrections director on policy matters and programs for adults confined in state correctional institutions, and for the care and supervision of those released on parole. |
| Term: | 6 years |
| Senate Confirmation: | No |
| Qualifications: | Members must have an interest in and knowledge of adult correctional work. No state officials. At least one member must be age 60 or over. |
| Compensation: | Reimbursed for expenses |
| Composition: | 13 members
- 11 appointed by the Governor (1 at least age 60)
- Director, Department of Corrections, ex-officio
- Assistant Director, Adult Division, Department of Corrections, ex-officio
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| Chair: | Selected by the board |
| Authority: | 730 ILCS 5/3-2-6 |