Topic:
Appointment of special prosecutor
(Tryon, R-Crystal Lake) requires that a court must contact certain public agencies to determine if a public prosecutor is available to serve as a special prosecutor at no cost to the county before appointing a private attorney to perform the functions of the State's Attorney. Requires that the court must participate in all agreements relating to the compensation of a special prosecutor. Prohibits the power and authority of a special prosecutor from being expanded without prior notice to the county and an opportunity to present information in court concerning the financial impact of an expansion. Limits a court's interpretation regarding certain orders and the requirement of a county to pay legal fees. Passed the House 108-0-0 and is on first reading in the Senate.