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Prosecutes all felony, misdemeanor and traffic crimes within the county, assists those petitioning for Orders of Protection, and goes to court to collect unpaid child support.

Provides legal counsel for the city.

Prosecutes all felony, misdemeanor and traffic crimes within the county, assists those petitioning for Orders of Protection, and goes to court to collect unpaid child support.

Prosecutes all felony, misdemeanor and traffic crimes within the county, assists those petitioning for Orders of Protection, and goes to court to collect unpaid child support.

The State's Attorney's office is mandated by the Illinois constitution and the laws of the State of Illinois to represent the people of Grundy County and Illinois in the prosecution of criminal cases and to represent the county board and county officials of Grundy County in civil matters.

Although the office welcomes any general inquiry and will make every effort to direct a person in the right direction to obtain county services, they are not permitted to practice law or offer legal advice in civil matters or disputes among parties.

The Grundy County State's Attorney acts as the local Children's Advocacy Center.

Provides assistance with child support enforcement.

Offers support for obtaining protective or restraining orders to address situations involving child abuse, domestic violence, elder abuse, sexual assault, workplace threats, or other forms of harassment.

Prosecutes all felony, misdemeanor and traffic crimes within the county, assists those petitioning for Orders of Protection, and goes to court to collect unpaid child support.

Information about city and county offices, and their locations within the building.

Offices include:

Board of Commissioners (402) 441-7447

Budget and Fiscal (402) 441-7447

Clerk of the District Court (402) 441-7328

Mental Health Crisis Center (402) 441-8276

Cooperative Extension (402) 441-7180

Corrections (402) 441-1900

County Assessor (402) 441-7463

County Attorney (402) 441-7321

County Clerk (402) 441-7484

County Engineer (402) 441-7681

County Sheriff (402) 441-6500

County Treasurer (402) 441-7425

Election Commissioner (402) 441-7311

Emergency Management (402) 441-7441

Human Services (402) 441-4944

Public Defender (402) 441-7631

Records and Info Management (402) 441-6065

Register of Deeds (402) 441-7463

Safety & Training (402) 441-6510

Veterans Service Center (402) 441-7361

Weed Control Authority (402) 441-7817

Investigates and, when appropriate, recommends resolution of citizen complaints relating to administrative agencies of state.

Referrals and state information to citizens.

Public counsel for Nebraska.

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.