Felony special public defender contracts
McLean CountyIllinois- Detected
- Jul 8, 2026
- 122 days ago
- Sector
- Legal & Compliance
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
McLean County is approving three short‑term contracts with private attorneys (Carissa Haning, Rachael Moore‑Perry, and Nrupa Patel) to handle felony conflict and overflow cases for the Public Defender from July 17 to December 31, 2026. Monthly retainers range from $2,500 to $4,500, funded in part by new State public defender funding. The awards lock in outside counsel for six months and signal sustained demand for conflict coverage, with likely renewals or rebids before year‑end.
Haning and Patel each receive $2,500/month for up to six felony cases; Moore-Perry receives $4,500/month for up to seven felony cases. Funded partly via Illinois Public Act 103-0008.
From the meeting
- Meeting date
- July 8, 2026
- Agency
- McLean County
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