HB2436

Illinois HB2436 modifies public defender duties in Cook County, focusing on immigration cases and juvenile court representation.

Illinois HB2436 amends the Counties Code to specify the duties of the public defender in Cook County. It limits representation in immigration cases to those arising within the county or involving county residents outside the county, subject to county board authorization. The public defender also represents minors in juvenile court cases, including those under 15 years old at the time of the offense, and has access to minors during custodial interrogations. The bill ensures that minors in counties without a full-time public defender can consult with an attorney contracted by the county.