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- State's Attorney is legal advisor and counselor for all county officials (including property tax appeals) and chief prosecuting officer of the county.
- If someone feels that he/she is the victim of a crime (as opposed to a civil matter) the crime should be reported it to the police for investigation.
- After the investigation is complete, an Assistant’s State’s Attorney will discuss the matter and advise on filing a criminal case.
- Emergency referrals will be made to appropriate community service agencies as needed.
- Support is given to intimidated witnesses, and any citizen is eligible to inquire and there is no fee for any services of the State's Attorney's Office.
Services
State's Attorney
Protective/Restraining Orders
Crime Victim Support
Provides legislative and victim advocacy services in addition to child support suits, facilitating criminal prosecution, and a number of additional court programs.
Services
Crime Victim Support
Protective/Restraining Orders
State's Attorney
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Prosecutes criminal violations of Illinois law within Knox County. The office provides services to victims and witnesses guiding them through the legal system.
For cases where a violent crime has been committed and in which criminal charges have feen filed, the Victim Advocate provides:
- Emotional support.
- Court advocacy.
- Service referrals.
- Case status updates.
- Scheduling information for victims or survivors of violent crimes once the criminal case has been filed.
In addition, the office provides child support enforcement services through a joint venture with the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services.
Services
Crime Victim Support
Protective/Restraining Orders
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
State's Attorney
- Prosecutes felony, misdemeanor and traffic offenses committed by adults.
- Presents delinquent and abuse and neglect petitions to the judge in Juvenile Court.
- Advises county officials in legal matters.
- Defends the county against civil lawsuits.
- Assists in the involuntary commitment of mentally ill persons into a mental health facility.
- Provides an advocate to assist crime victims and witnesses throughout the course of a criminal prosecution.
Services
State's Attorney
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Protective/Restraining Orders
Crime Victim Support
- Prosecutes all felony, misdemeanor and traffic crimes committed in LaSalle County.
- Advises and represents the County Board and the elected and appointed officials of LaSalle County.
- Assists those petitioning for Orders of Protection.
- Goes to court to collect unpaid child support.
Services
State's Attorney
Crime Victim Support
Protective/Restraining Orders
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Consists of assistant state’s attorneys who handle both criminal and civil cases, victim/witness advocates, and a child advocacy center.
Services
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
State's Attorney
Crime Victim Support
Protective/Restraining Orders
Provides legislative and victim advocacy services in addition to child support suits, facilitating criminal prosecution, and a number of additional court programs.
Services
State's Attorney
Protective/Restraining Orders
Crime Victim Support
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
- Prosecutes all felony, misdemeanor and traffic crimes committed within the County.
- Advises and represents the County Board and the elected and appointed officials of the County.
- Assists those petitioning for Orders of Protection.
- Goes to court to collect unpaid child support.
Services
Protective/Restraining Orders
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Crime Victim Support
State's Attorney
Prosecuting agency representing the citizens of Sangamon County and the victim(s) of crime. This office handles the following:
- Felony, misdemeanor, and traffic cases.
- Juvenile court matters.
- Child support enforcement.
- Paternity suits.
- Domestic violence/orders of protection.
- Mental health hearings.
Legal advisor and counselor for all county officials and chief prosecuting officer of the county.
If someone feels that they are the victim of a crime (as opposed to a civil matter) they should report it to the police for investigation. After the investigation is complete, an Assistant's State's Attorney will discuss the matter and advise on filing a criminal case. Emergency referrals will be made to appropriate community service agencies as needed. Support is given to intimidated witnesses.
Services
State's Attorney
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Protective/Restraining Orders
Crime Victim Support
Responsibilities include:
- Prosecuting criminal matters.
- Serves as legal counsel to the county government in civil matters.
- Provides legal advice to all elected and appointed county officials and the County Board on matters of official business.
- The office also contains a Victim Witness Coordinator who is in charge of processing requests for orders of protection and addressing the needs and rights of victims of criminal offenses.
Services
Crime Victim Support
State's Attorney
Protective/Restraining Orders
- Prosecutes all felony, misdemeanor and traffic crimes committed within the County.
- Advises and represents the County Board and the elected and appointed officials of the County.
- Assists those petitioning for Orders of Protection.
- Goes to court to collect unpaid child support.
Services
Crime Victim Support
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
State's Attorney
Protective/Restraining Orders
Represent the people of St. Clair County and Illinois in the prosecution of criminal cases and to represent the county board and county officials of St.Clair County in civil matters.
- Prosecutes all felony, misdemeanor and traffic crimes committed in White County.
- Advises and represents the County Board and the elected and appointed officials of White County.
- Assists those petitioning for Orders of Protection.
- Goes to court to collect unpaid child support.
Services
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Protective/Restraining Orders
Crime Victim Support
State's Attorney
- Prosecutes all felony, misdemeanor and traffic crimes committed within the County.
- Advises and represents the County Board and the elected and appointed officials of the County.
- Assists those petitioning for Orders of Protection.
- Goes to court to collect unpaid child support.
Services
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Crime Victim Support
State's Attorney
Protective/Restraining Orders
- Prosecutes all felony, misdemeanor and traffic crimes committed in Marion County.
- Advises and represents the County Board and the elected and appointed officials of Marion County.
- Assists those petitioning for Orders of Protection.
- Goes to court to collect unpaid child support.
Services
State's Attorney
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Crime Victim Support
Protective/Restraining Orders
- Prosecutes all felony, misdemeanor and traffic crimes committed in Edgar County.
- Advises and represents the County Board and the elected and appointed officials of Edgar County.
- Assists those petitioning for Orders of Protection.
- Goes to court to collect unpaid child support.
Services
Advocacy
Crime Victim Support
Protective/Restraining Orders
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
State's Attorney
- Prosecutes all felony, misdemeanor and traffic crimes committed in Douglas County.
- Advises and represents the County Board and the elected and appointed officials of Douglas County.
- Assists those petitioning for Orders of Protection.
- Goes to court to collect unpaid child support.
Services
State's Attorney
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Protective/Restraining Orders
Crime Victim Support
Services include:
- Information and support to victims and witnesses through arranging transportation to court, court advocacy, social service referrals, and more.
- Assistance in obtaining orders of protection.
- Receiving requests for resentencing.
- Second Chance Program (for first-time offenders who want to keep a felony off their record)
Services
Protective/Restraining Orders
State's Attorney
Crime Victim Support
- Charged with the legal representation of the County.
- Advises the County and its Elected Officials in civil litigation arising out of their official duties.
- Represents the People of the State of Illinois in Criminal Prosecutions including traffic offenses and any crime occurring within the jurisdiction of the County.
- Cases involving abuse or neglect of children or delinquency are also handled by this office.
Services
Protective/Restraining Orders
Crime Victim Support
State's Attorney
- Prosecutes all felony, misdemeanor and traffic crimes committed in Gallatin County.
- Advises and represents the County Board and the elected and appointed officials of Gallatin County.
- Assists those petitioning for Orders of Protection.
- Goes to court to collect unpaid child support.
Services
State's Attorney
Crime Victim Support
Protective/Restraining Orders
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
- Prosecutes all felony, misdemeanor and traffic crimes committed in Perry County.
- Advises and represents the County Board and the elected and appointed officials of Perry County.
- Assists those petitioning for Orders of Protection.
- Goes to court to collect unpaid child support.
Services
Protective/Restraining Orders
State's Attorney
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Crime Victim Support
Responsible for prosecuting violations of the criminal laws in the State of Illinois, as well as traffic violations. Other cases handled by the State’s Attorney’s office include:
- Juvenile detention and prosecution.
- Juvenile abuse and neglect.
- Interstate reciprocal child support and public aid cases.
- Advice to government officials.
Services
Protective/Restraining Orders
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Crime Victim Support
State's Attorney
- Prosecutes all felony, misdemeanor and traffic crimes committed in Franklin County.
- Advises and represents the County Board and the elected and appointed officials of Franklin County.
- Assists those petitioning for Orders of Protection.
- Goes to court to collect unpaid child support.
Services
Crime Victim Support
State's Attorney
Protective/Restraining Orders
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
- Prosecutes all felony, misdemeanor and traffic crimes committed in Saline County.
- Advises and represents the County Board and the elected and appointed officials of Saline County.
- Assists those petitioning for Orders of Protection.
- Goes to court to collect unpaid child support.
Services
State's Attorney
Protective/Restraining Orders
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Crime Victim Support
- Prosecutes all felony, misdemeanor and traffic crimes committed in Clark County.
- Advises and represents the County Board and the elected and appointed officials of Clark County.
- Assists those petitioning for Orders of Protection.
Services
State's Attorney
Protective/Restraining Orders
Crime Victim Support