Provides representation of indigent individuals or juveniles charged with criminal offences following appointment by a judge.

Criminal representation of indigent persons, appointed by the Court.

The County Attorney's office is responsible for enforcement of laws and providing legal advice and defense to the county officials. Some of the duties of the County Attorney include prosecution of all crimes committed in the county; defense of the county in all actions brought against it; collection of money due on forfeited bonds; serving as the legal adviser for the Board of Supervisors and other county officials in official business; and convening the grand jury.

Provides representation of indigent individuals or juveniles charged with criminal offences following appointment by a judge.

Provides representation of indigent individuals or juveniles charged with criminal offences following appointment by a judge.

Provides representation of indigent individuals or juveniles charged with criminal offences following appointment by a judge.

Provides representation of indigent individuals or juveniles charged with criminal offences following appointment by a judge.

Responsible for representing individuals whom the Court has determined cannot afford to hire an attorney and who are involved in a variety of legal matters.

Offers court services to Decatur County.

Provides representation of indigent individuals or juveniles charged with criminal offences following appointment by a judge.

Provides representation of indigent individuals or juveniles charged with criminal offences following appointment by a judge.

Government office responsible for prosecuting violations of the Illinois Criminal Code in Rock Island County, Illinois, as well as representing the County of Rock Island in civil disputes.

Oversees the operations and personnel of the criminal division including the Investigations Bureau.

Provides representation of indigent individuals or juveniles charged with criminal offences following appointment by a judge.

Provides representation of indigent individuals or juveniles charged with criminal offences following appointment by a judge.

The County Attorney provides prosecution and victim witness services, and is responsible for enforcement of laws and providing legal advice and defense to the county officials. Some of the duties of the County Attorney include prosecution of all crimes committed in the county; defense of the county in all action brought against it; collection of money due on forfeited bonds; legal advisor for the Board of Supervisors and other county officials in official business; and convene the grand jury.

Provides representation of indigent individuals or juveniles charged with criminal offences following appointment by a judge.

Represents people who cannot afford to hire an attorney. Public defenders are appointed by the court to represent people in felony, misdemeanor, traffic, child abuse and neglect, child delinquency, post-conviction, and other offenses.

Court appointed legal counsel in Linn and Johnson County for Criminal and Juvenile matters.

Elected public prosecutor for Lancaster County prosecutes those who are accused by the police of violating the state criminal code. In order to file a criminal case the prosecutor must believe there is sufficient evidence of the accused's guilt to convince a jury beyond a reasonable doubt.

Advises county elected officials on legal matters, conducts the county's civil litigation, enforces child support orders, and files petitions relating to mentally ill persons. No legal advice or representation is provided to individual citizens in private legal matters.

Bad check prosecution of individuals for writing or passing insufficient funds, no account, or forged checks. Aids businesses in reducing the number of bad checks received through education. Businesses or individuals can submit checks to Diversion Services, 4435 "O" Street, Suite 96, Lincoln, NE 68510, (402) 483-4444, for criminal prosecution of the offender.

Domestic violence prosecutions of offenders of domestic abuse, and assists victims of such violence in prosecuting their cases in court. Appropriate referrals are made to social service agencies.

Juvenile Division prosecutes law violations committed by juveniles, including truancy cases. Brings abuse and neglect cases against parents before the separate Juvenile Court, and files termination of parental rights cases in appropriate situations.

Mental health commitments are initiated through the County Attorney. Mental health proceedings to involuntary commit persons alleged to be mentally ill and dangerous to themselves or others, and who have refused voluntary treatment for their mental illness.

Collects delinquent child support payments under existing divorce decrees, including contempt proceedings, garnishments, tax intercept, wage assignments, and reciprocal enforcement actions for other jurisdictions.

Establishes paternity, including blood testing, settlements, and trials, if necessary.

Obtains child support orders and modifications in appropriate situations.

The County Attorney is responsible for the enforcement of laws and providing legal advice and defense to the county officials. Some of the duties of the County Attorney include prosecution of all crimes committed in the county; defense of the county in all action brought against it; collection of money due on forfeited bonds; and victim witness services.