Court services, including court advocates, assistance with filing Orders of Protection, follow-up on police reported incidents, referral information, available. Court will be unavailable from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm. 505 North County Farm Road, Wheaton.

Assists victims of domestic violence and sexual assault with court issues. Helps file paperwork for no contact and orders of protection. Provides continued support in the courtroom and connection to legal services. **Orders of protection can now be filed virtually. Application can be done over the phone and clients can be seen in a virtual courtroom**

Offers legal representation in areas of civil law to low-income individuals and seniors. Legal matters include: Public Benefits: - Loss or denial of SSI, TANF, Veterans Benefits, SNAP (food stamps) Family Law: - Abuse or exploitation for persons facing domestic violence, elderly, children, and individuals with disabilities. - Divorce and related relief for persons facing domestic violence Housing Law: - Evictions and lock-outs - Foreclosure defense - Loss or denial of subsidized housing benefits - Loss or denial of essential public utilities - Substandard housing conditions cases that cannot be addressed by other agencies Health Care: - Loss or denial of medical or nursing home care - Loss or denial of medical benefits (Medicaid, Medicare) - Guardianships and Powers of Attorney Other income benefits where alternative representation is unavailable: - Loss or denial of unemployment insurance - Social Security Disability benefits Tax Law: - Disputes or audits with the IRS - Appeals and cases in court - Protection from Collection - Innocent Spouse Relief - Tax-related Identity Theft - State tax issues (if a related federal tax issue) Eligible callers seeking counseling will receive immediate advice or a referral Note: Due to limited resources, not everyone can receive assistance. Visit the Additional Resources page on the website for additional information. For information regarding the agency's service area and office locations, please visit: https://pslegal.org/our-offices

Services to help survivors of domestic violence, older adults, people with disabilities, and immigrant survivors of violence and trafficking: - Orders of Protection for people experiencing domestic violence. - Divorce, custody, or child support in cases involving domestic violence or child endangerment. - Elder abuse, including financial exploitation. - Other court orders to stop abuse, harassment, or stalking. - Immigration issues faced by survivors of domestic violence and trafficking. - Guardianships of minors and adults to ensure safety and stability.

Provides the following services for sexual assault victims and survivors: - Individual, family, and group counseling. - Medical and legal advocacy. - Assistance in obtaining Orders of Protection. - Case management to assist with additional needs, such as food needs, changing locks, and more. - 24 hour sexual assault hotline. - Sexual assault prevention education.

- 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.

- 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.

Responsibilities: - Prosecutes all state criminal cases (felony and misdemeanor) and traffic cases for Moultrie County. - Provides the legal counsel for county business. - Assists those petitioning for Orders of Protection. - Goes to court to collect unpaid child support. - May assist with victim restitution and plea offer requests. This office does not represent individual citizens.

The Domestic Violence unit of Kane County's State's Attorney's office works to prosecute defendants accused of causing physical harm to a person with whom the defendant has a domestic relationship. Domestic violence includes physical, emotional, psychological, sexual and/or economic abuse. Victim coordination and Orders of Protection are also completed in this office. The 16th Judicial Circuit of Kane County can also issue emergency protective orders, including: - Civil Order of Protection. - Criminal Order of Protection. - Stalking No Contact Order. - Civil No Contect Order - Firearms Restraining Order. Domestic relationships include: - A relationship with a family or household member, such as a spouse or former spouse, parents, children, stepchildren, and other persons related by blood or by current or previous marriage. - A person the survivor lives with or lived with in the past. - A person with whom the survivor shares a child. - A person with whom the survivor shares a blood relationship with because of a child. - A person the survivor is dating or dated in the past.

- Prosecutes all felony, misdemeanor and traffic crimes committed in Washington County. - Assists those petitioning for Orders of Protection. - Goes to court to collect unpaid child support.

Services include: - 24-hour crisis line and crisis intervention. - Safe shelter. - Counseling for adults and children. - Support groups for adults and children. - Assistance with orders of protection and other court-related advocacy. - Parenting assistance. - Abuser groups held in an outside location. - Healthy Relationships groups for high school students.

Medical advocacy is available 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week at hospital emergency rooms. Whenever a survivor arrives at the hospital for treatment, the hospital calls the hotline and an advocate is sent out to sit with the survivor. The advocate offers emotional support, provides information on sexual violence, and gives any necessary referrals. Legal advocacy is available 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week wherever needed. Advocates can support a survivor at the police department or help a survivor with a case that is currently being prosecuted. The staff advocate is very knowledgeable about court proceedings and Illinois law.

Medical advocacy is available 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week at hospital emergency rooms. Whenever a survivor arrives at the hospital for treatment, the hospital calls the hotline and an advocate is sent out to sit with the survivor. The advocate offers emotional support, provides information on sexual violence, and gives any necessary referrals. Legal advocacy is available 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week wherever needed. Advocates can support a survivor at the police department or help a survivor with a case that is currently being prosecuted. The staff advocate is very knowledgeable about court proceedings and Illinois law.

Trained volunteers are there to listen and offer support to callers, as well as provide information and referrals. As they move through the medical and legal systems, ZCenter will accompany patients and families. Medical/police advocacy is available at every hospital emergency room and every police department in the county. A trained volunteer advocate can be there to support the survivor and their family or friends. On the survivor's behalf, court advocates will attend legal proceedings of sexual assault cases and provide emotional and educational support.

Sojourn Shelter and Services provides advocacy, information, and support to the victims of domestic violence throughout both civil and criminal court proceedings. They assist clients in completing orders of protection and advocate for them before the presiding judges. They also provide community referrals and advocacy for clients. Offices are located in the Sangamon, Menard, Christian, Montgomery, and Logan County Courts Complexes. Court advocates assist domestic violence victims in filing for orders of protection and understand legal rights regarding domestic violence. Offices are also located in Logan, Menard, Christian, and Montgomery counties.

Sojourn Shelter and Services provides advocacy, information, and support to the victims of domestic violence throughout both civil and criminal court proceedings. They assist clients in completing orders of protection and advocate for them before the presiding judges. They also provide community referrals and advocacy for clients. Offices are located in the Sangamon, Menard, Christian, Montgomery, and Logan County Courts Complexes. Court advocates assist domestic violence victims in filing for orders of protection and understand legal rights regarding domestic violence. Offices are also located in Logan, Menard, Christian, and Montgomery counties.

Provides 24-hour crisis intervention for rape survivors - emergency room response, counseling for child and adult survivors, legal/court advocacy, and prevention education is offered.

Survivors may access legal advocacy such as assistance with orders of protection, understanding court procedures, and other legal services. Medical advocacy is available for participant emergencies or to address their ongoing health concerns.

Range of duties include: - Felony, misdemeanor and traffic prosecutions under state law. - Juvenile actions, including delequency, abuse, and neglect. - Civil representation of the county and its officers and officials. - Victim/witness services. - Bad check restitution program. Other services include: - Children's Advocacy Center. - Orders of Protection. - Crime Prevention and Community Education programs. - Drug Court. - Identity Theft Response Assistance. - Community presentations. - Walk-in complaints.

- Prosecutes all felony, misdemeanor and traffic crimes committed in DeWitt County. - Advises and represents the County Board and the elected and appointed officials of DeWitt County. - Assists those petitioning for Orders of Protection. - Goes to court to collect unpaid child 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.

- Prosecutes all felony, misdemeanor, and traffic crimes committed in Piatt County. - Advises and represents the County Board and the elected and appointed officials of Piatt County. - Assists those petitioning for Orders of Protection. - Goes to court to collect unpaid child support.

Provides crisis shelter for those who are victims of domestic violence. In addition, the following services are provided for both domestic violence and sexual assault survivors: - Legal advocacy. - Medical advocacy. - Prevention education. - Supportive counseling. - Sexual assault victim therapy. - Children's counseling (domestic and sexual violence). - Case management.

Sojourn Shelter and Services provides advocacy, information, and support to the victims of domestic violence throughout both civil and criminal court proceedings. They assist clients in completing orders of protection and advocate for them before the presiding judges. They also provide community referrals and advocacy for clients. Offices are located in the Sangamon, Menard, Christian, Montgomery, and Logan County Courts Complexes. Court advocates assist domestic violence victims in filing for orders of protection and understand legal rights regarding domestic violence. Offices are also located in Logan, Menard, Christian, and Montgomery counties.

- Prosecutes all felony, misdemeanor and traffic crimes committed in Williamson County. - Advises and represents the County Board and the elected and appointed officials of Williamson County. - Assists those petitioning for Orders of Protection. - Goes to court to collect unpaid child support.