PARIS, IL. (ECWd) –
Courtni Hays appeared in Edgar County Circuit Court today and entered into a negotiated plea on the charges of theft from the Edgar County Health Department where she was previously employed.
According to the court docket:
- The case will be suspended after 24 months under the First Offender Initiative Program is completed
- Hays cannot violate any criminal laws
- Hays cannot possess any firearms during the program
- Hays ordered to pay restitution (which has already been paid)
- Must pay assessment of $549
- $500 fine
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Categories: Coles County, Edgar County, feature, Health Department
Not harsh enough imho.
You are correct, but that is what current law permits.
Did I miss RESTITUTION? ?
How about a plea to Official Misconduct so she doesn’t hold any further public employee post?
This will probably shed some light on what the firefighter will face.