State’s Attorney
Welcome to the Richland State’s Attorney Office
The Richland County State’s Attorney if responsible for prosecuting violations of applicable State statutes and county ordinances as well as representing the local county government on government related issues, which includes advising county officials in their official capacity.
If you want an individual’s specific court date and time, visit Judici.com
FAQs
As a general rule, law enforcement agencies investigate crime and the State’s Attorney’s Office prosecutes cases presented to us by law enforcement. All crimes should be reported to the law enforcement agency for the area where the crime occurred. If there is reason to believe that the law enforcement agency has conducted an improper investigation or acted in bad faith, then it may be brought to the attention of the State’s Attorney’s Office to follow up on those matters.
You should call the Attorney General’s Office at (800) 243-0618 or visit their website to file a complaint: https://illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/consumers/filecomplaint.html
The State’s Attorney’s Office has no jurisdiction over police agencies. You should contact the employer of the officer immediately so that they can start an internal investigation. If you believe that a crime has been committed by an officer, you should contact the law enforcement agency for the area where the crime occurred. If it is the same agency that employs the officer, then contact the Illinois State Police or Richland County Sheriff’s Department as well as the officer’s agency so that an investigation can be conducted.
If you or your company has received a bad check, please contact the State’s Attorney’s Office at (618) 783-3115 and ask about our Bad Check Program to determine if the bad check meets our eligibility guidelines.
No, you need to consult with a private attorney. The State’s Attorney’s Office can not represent private citizens in civil cases, or private citizens with legal advice.
The State’s Attorney cannot talk to individuals that are represented by an attorney. IF YOU ARE NOT REPRESENTED BY AN ATTORNEY, you can call the office and setup an appointment to speak with the State’s Attorney.
