Wilson County approves 2026 indigent defense contract with Cherilyn Hearn

Nov 5, 2025

The county commission approved the 2026 contract for indigent defense counsel with Cherilyn Hearn, Attorney LLC; the motion was made by Commissioner Andrew Miller and seconded by Commissioner Jerry Scott (vote tally not specified).

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The Wilson County Board of County Commissioners voted on Nov. 5, 2025 to approve a 2026 County Indigent Defense Counsel Contract with Cherilyn Hearn, Attorney LLC. County Coordinator Kris Marple presented the contract during the coordinator’s report; Commissioner Andrew Miller moved to approve and Commissioner Jerry Scott seconded. The minutes record that the motion 'carried' but do not provide a roll-call tally.

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