A piece of legislation
sponsored by Representative Mike Tryon, R-64 and of particular interest to
McHenry County taxpayers.
Bill to Curb use of Special Prosecutors
Heads to Governor
Legislation that places strict guidelines in place for judges who wish to appoint special prosecutors to investigate elected officials gained unanimous support this year in both the House and Senate.
Tryon explains, “I was a sponsor of this bill. House Bill 4797 was filed in response to the excessive bills associated with an investigation of McHenry County States Attorney Lou Bianchi, who was eventually acquitted on all charges.
To date, the taxpayers of McHenry County have had to pay more than $525,000 in special prosecutor costs. According to the bill, before a judge can appoint a special prosecutor, he/she must first exhaust all efforts to find a state’s attorney from another county or the Illinois Attorney General to do the work. If it is determined that a special prosecutor must be hired, the bill includes language that gives county boards a voice in discussions regarding costs and the right to see itemized bills.”
Legislation that places strict guidelines in place for judges who wish to appoint special prosecutors to investigate elected officials gained unanimous support this year in both the House and Senate.
Tryon explains, “I was a sponsor of this bill. House Bill 4797 was filed in response to the excessive bills associated with an investigation of McHenry County States Attorney Lou Bianchi, who was eventually acquitted on all charges.
To date, the taxpayers of McHenry County have had to pay more than $525,000 in special prosecutor costs. According to the bill, before a judge can appoint a special prosecutor, he/she must first exhaust all efforts to find a state’s attorney from another county or the Illinois Attorney General to do the work. If it is determined that a special prosecutor must be hired, the bill includes language that gives county boards a voice in discussions regarding costs and the right to see itemized bills.”
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