State's Attorney reports sharp rise in intakes and expands PFA support role McLean County's State's Attorney told the Justice Committee that intakes this year have exceeded 4,000 and felony caseloads have increased; office added a budget-neutral position to support Pretrial Fairness Act (PFA) workflows because existing staff were overloaded. The committee approved a contract amendment for a special assistant reflecting a cost-of-living adjustment.

McLean County's State's Attorney reports a staggering rise in intakes this year, surpassing 4,000 cases, prompting crucial changes to support overwhelmed staff.

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