伊利诺伊州立法者要求加快邮件扫描速度, 以打击监狱毒品, Illinois lawmakers demand faster mail scanning to combat prison drugs, citing tech delays and risks if no fix is made by Jan 2026.

伊利诺伊州立法者敦促IDOC加快9月29日启动的邮件扫描系统, 以打击监狱贩毒, Illinois lawmakers are urging the IDOC to speed up its mail scanning system, launched September 29 to fight prison drug trafficking, after technical delays and slow implementation sparked criticism. 尽管8月制定了紧急规则,但网络问题和推迟推出平板电脑阻碍了邮件的发送,囚犯仍需要时仍依赖印刷本。 Despite an emergency rule in August, network issues and a delayed tablet rollout have hindered mail delivery, with inmates still relying on printed copies when needed. 立法者指责该部门的时机不佳,供应商缺陷,以及优先考虑游戏而不是基本功能, 警告如果在2026年1月之前不制定永久政策, Lawmakers fault the department for poor timing, vendor shortcomings, and prioritizing games over essential functions, warning of risks if a permanent policy isn’t established by January 2026. 11月18日的JCAR会议将审查IDOC的规则制定权。 A November 18 JCAR meeting will review IDOC’s rule-making authority.