Department Fee Structure

In order to help the Department defray the cost of various services provided to offenders, the Department may charge fees set in statute and the following fees, which are set in Department standard operating procedure. (7-1-21) 01. Hobby Craft Surcharge. The Department may charge offenders who participate in facility hobby craft activities a surcharge to offset the cost of hobby craft supplies and items that are used by participants, such as hobby shop tools. (7-1-21) 02. Photo Copying Fee. The Department may charge offenders a fee for photocopying court documents relating to qualified legal claims or other documents as authorized by the Department. Offenders have access to courts regardless of their inability to pay for photocopies related to qualified legal claims. (7-1-21) 03. Medical Co-Pay Fee. In order to offset the costs associated with healthcare services, the Department may charge offenders a fee for healthcare services. The IDOC and/or contract medical provider shall not deny an offender access to healthcare services based on the offender’s inability to pay. (7-1-21)