Cook County Rules and Administration Committee Meeting - June 10, 2026

The Cook County Rules and Administration Committee met on June 10, 2026, at 9:30 AM. Chair Daly called the meeting to order with a quorum present. The committee heard two public speakers, approved prior meeting minutes and journals, and debated and voted on a motion to allow remote participation despite a late request.

Consent Calendar

• Item 26-1685: Committee minutes from May 13, 2026, were approved by voice vote (moved by Commissioner Britton, seconded by Chairman Daly).
• Items 26-1674 and 26-1675: Journal of Proceedings for the regular meeting and consent calendar meeting of May 14, 2026, were bundled and approved by roll call vote (7 ayes, 1 absent, 1 excused).

Public Comments & Testimony

• Taiwan Sims addressed the committee, seeking oversight of the domestic violence task force regarding his ongoing legal case (case 23D79597). He stated he was the original petitioner but was later made the respondent after consolidation. He reported being threatened with jail if he did not take a behavioral clinical exam (BCX) ordered by Judge Wren, which he called unnecessary and punitive. He asked the committee to investigate why the exam is being demanded and why the alleged attacker faced no consequences.
• Jessica Jackson criticized Commissioner Scott Britton for stating that the committee has no jurisdiction over judicial misconduct. She read from the Judicial Inquiry Board manual to argue that the board's authority is limited and does not cover many court personnel. She alleged that Commissioner Britton provided false information and called for his removal from the litigation oversight seat, citing Rule 8.4 of attorney conduct. She directed comments to Bill Laurie and Mark Williams, identifying them as attorneys.

Discussion Items

• Motion to Allow Remote Participation: Commissioner Scott moved, seconded by Commissioner Britton, to permit remote participation for Commissioner Marita, who was present remotely but had not submitted a letter 24 hours in advance as required by committee rules. Chair Daly noted no letter was received. Commissioner Degnan expressed concern about the lack of proper notice but voted yes. Commissioner Miller voted present, citing the late communication received after 9 PM the prior night. The motion passed by roll call: 5 ayes (Commissioners Britton, Daly, Degnan, Marita, Scott, plus the Chair), 1 present (Miller), 2 absent (Anaya, Miller—note: Miller appears twice in transcript; likely Anaya and Morrison excused? Correction: Commissioner Anaya absent, Commissioner Miller present vote, Commissioner Morrison excused). The chair declared the motion passed.

Key Outcomes

• Approved minutes and journals as consent items with no objection.
• Motion to allow remote participation passed despite procedural concerns, enabling Commissioner Marita to vote remotely on subsequent items.
• Adjournment: The meeting adjourned on a motion by Commissioner Britton, seconded by Commissioner Scott, after all business was concluded.

Note on attendance: Commissioner Sean Morrison was excused; Commissioner Anaya was absent for portions of the meeting.