Circuit Wide Probation 11-12-26

The 13th Circuit-wide Probation meeting, held November 12, 2026, reviewed October department reports and routine county expenses. The reported bills included Solution Specialties software maintenance ($723.93), gasoline from Pecks Oil ($154.74), copier service ($53.63), cell-phone reimbursements, office supplies, client counseling, and conference training. The department report was accepted by motion and vote; no separate vendor award or competitive procurement was discussed. The circuit also reported salary reimbursements from the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts (AOIC), including July and August reimbursements, and an FY2027 allocation exceeding $2 million for the circuit, including the detention home. The reimbursement report was accepted by vote.

Management salary adjustments authorized by the chief judge through an administrative order were discussed as informational; the reported $5,304 increase for current management staff is AOIC-reimbursable, and the counties are expected to cover the following year. This was not presented for a vote. The meeting also approved remote attendance for a member citing health reasons and approved the previous meeting minutes. No new procurement policy, contract award, or bid approval was identified.