The purposes of this Code of Corrections are to: (a) prescribe sanctions proportionate to the seriousness of the offenses and permit the recognition of differences in rehabilitation possibilities among individual offenders; (b) forbid and prevent the commission of offenses; (c) prevent arbitrary or oppressive treatment of persons adjudicated offenders or delinquents; and (d) restore offenders to useful citizenship. (730 ILCS 5/Ch. III heading) CHAPTER III. DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS (730 ILCS 5/Ch. III Art. 1 heading) ARTICLE 1. DEFINITIONS
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