Justice Committee 7/8/26

The McLean County Illinois Justice Committee convened on July 8, 2026, addressing several procurement and budget-related matters. The committee approved contracts for special public defenders Carissa Henning, Rachel Moore Perry, and Rupal Patel, with funding sourced from the state through the Illinois Supreme Court. Additionally, multiple grant agreements were approved, including a $200,328 continuation grant for the Children's Advocacy Center (CAC) from the Department of Children and Family Services, and Violent Crime Victims Assistance Program grants for the CAC, CASA of McLean and Logan Counties, and the State's Attorney's office. The committee also reviewed a contract with the ISU Stevenson Center for behavioral health analytics related to criminal justice outcomes. Budget reports as of June 30, 2026, were presented, with administration committing to provide more detailed quarterly financial reports moving forward. No new capital projects or major purchasing decisions were noted during the meeting.