McLean County justice committee approves court technology grant, sheriff payment contract and schedules jail safety upgrades

The McLean County Justice Committee approved an Administrative Office of Illinois Courts modernization funding agreement for court technology and an emergency appropriation to allocate the funds to the Circuit Court, authorized a contract with All Paid, Inc. to accept electronic payments for civil process fees, and heard staff briefings on opioid-program funding and planned jail safety upgrades.

The actions were taken by voice vote during the committee meeting after staff presented the items. Member Reeves moved approval of the consent agenda — which included approval of minutes from the March 5, 2025 regular meeting, bills totaling $755,462.55 and two transfers for the Sheriff’s Department — with Member Hansen seconding; the chair announced the ayes prevailed and the consent agenda was approved. Member Hansen moved approval of the Illinois Court Technology Modernization Program Funding Agreement, seconded by Member Mendoza; the motion carried. Member Roseman moved an emergency appropriation ordinance amending the McLean County fiscal year 2025 combined annual appropriation and budget ordinance for Fund 1, Circuit Court…