The Office of the State's Attorney commences and prosecutes all criminal and traffic cases in the Circuit Court and initiates all dependency, neglect, abuse, and delinquency juvenile petitions and proceedings. The Office also commences and prosecutes all actions and proceedings brought by any County officer and defends actions and proceedings brought against the County or against County officers. In addition, the Office gives opinions to any County officer upon request and provides interpretation of the law relating to concerns of the County. The Office also provides child support enforcement services through a joint venture with the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services.