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Committee approves two public-defender positions for new domestic violence courtroom

Lake County Board Financial and Administrative Committee · March 5, 2026
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The Lake County Financial & Administrative Committee approved funding for two principal public defender positions to staff a newly consolidated domestic violence courtroom, covering about $135,000 for the remainder of fiscal year 2026 and noting other justice partners’ staffing needs will be addressed separately.

The Lake County Financial & Administrative Committee on March 5 approved a joint resolution to add two principal public defender positions to staff a newly consolidated domestic violence courtroom. The positions are expected to cost roughly $135,000 for the remainder of fiscal year 2026 and, according to staff, will be…

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