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State's Attorney budget reviewed; drug, opioid and trial expenses under scrutiny
Summary
The finance committee reviewed the State's Attorney's budget packet, including increased trial expenses for expert witnesses, a proposed drug enforcement expense level that would reduce the drug fund balance, and detailed discussion of opioid settlement receipts and Attorney General reporting requirements.
LaSalle County finance committee members reviewed the State's Attorney's budget packet and questioned several special funds and projected revenues, including the drug enforcement fund (fund 25) and the opioid settlement account (fund 73).
The State's Attorney's budget presentation showed planned increases in several line items: appellate assistance, travel, education, library, trial expenses and computer software were among the items noted for adjustment. The trial expense line was described as covering fees for expert witnesses and other trial-related costs.
Committee members and county staff discussed the…
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