Warren County States Attorney’s Office

OFFICE OF THE STATE’S ATTORNEY

NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS WARREN COUNTY

Information

The Warren County State’s Attorney’s Office (WCSAO) advocates in the interest of Warren County to ethically promote its interests. The WCSAO is responsible for prosecution of all asset forfeitures, conservation offenses, county ordinance violations, criminal and traffic cases, juvenile delinquency petitions and juvenile abuse/neglect cases in Warren County. The WCSAO represents county offices in civil litigation and property tax cases, works with various agencies and service providers, and acts in an advisory capacity for the Warren County Board and various committees.                                                                                           

Victim Services



Contact Information for the Warren County Victim Advocate and available victim services

Warren County Victim Advocate: Kathy Bichsel 

Warren County Courthouse, 3rd Floor

100 W. Broadway Avenue, Monmouth, IL 61462 • Tel: (309) 734-8476 • Fax: (309) 734-7577 

(Notice of 1st [Appearance]??? – English PDF, Spanish PDF)

VINELinkVictims may access VINELink.com to see an offender’s upcoming court dates, and to request to be notified of status changes in the case. Notice of Victim’s RightsWe encourage victims to fill out a Victim’s Rights form to help ensure that your rights are protected.Paper forms are available at the Warren County State’s Attorney’s Office. Restitution Instructions FormIf you have additional questions about restitution, please contact the Victim Advocate. Paper forms are available at the Warren County State’s Attorney’s Office.

Employment Opportunities



Latest Job Positions

The Warren County State’s Attorney’s Office is currently seeking attorney applicants for the position of Assistant State’s Attorney.

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)



WARREN COUNTY STATE’S ATTORNEY OFFICE FOIA DISCLOSURES

A State’s Attorney must meet the standards set by the United States Constitution, The Illinois Constitution, the Illinois State’s Attorney’s enumerated statutory duties, the Illinois Rules of Professional Responsibility, the common law, and the court, with the U.S. Constitution as the supreme authority. It is the responsibility of any criminal prosecutor to endeavor to always do justice, rather than simply obtaining convictions. Protection of the public and the well-being of the community guide the Warren County State’s Attorney’s Office (WCSAO)  in executing the mandates imposed by law. The WCSAO continues to streamline its operations by leveraging technology Policies and procedures are constantly being evaluated to ensure they are commensurate with evolving legal, technological, ethical, and professional standards.

The WCSAO is obligated to advocate the interest of Warren County and promote the best interest of the County, ethically. The WCSAO is responsible for prosecution of all asset forfeitures, conservation offenses, county ordinance violations, criminal and traffic cases, juvenile delinquency petitions and juvenile abuse/neglect cases in Warren County. The WCSAO represents county offices in civil litigation and property tax cases, works with various agencies and service providers, and acts in an advisory capacity for the Warren County Board and various committees.


Warren County State’s Attorney’s Office Personnel

An elected State’s Attorney and one assistant State’s Attorney

Two regular full time staff members, and a dedicated victim services coordinator/staff member.

ORGINIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

 STATE’S ATTORNEY

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ASSISTANT STATE’S ATTORNEY(S)

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SUPPORT/ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF


 

Submit a FOIA Request to the Warren County State’s Attorney’s Office


Warren County State’s Attorney’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Officer:

Thomas R. Siegel, Warren County State’s Attorney
Warren County State’s Attorney’s Office
Warren County Courthouse – Third Floor
100 W. Broadway, Monmouth, IL 61462
Phone 309-734-8476

email: [email protected]


Copying and Reproduction Fees

The first 50 pages of are free (black & white)
A charge of 15 cents per page will be imposed thereafter (black & white)
A charge for the actual cost of copying will be imposed for all color copies

For voluminous records maintained in PDF format the cost of reproduction is as follows:

For other voluminous electronic records, the cost of reproduction is as follows:

The actual cost of any disc or other media on which records are produced may be imposed. 

Production of records may be subject to search, retrieval and redaction fees.

All records are subject to other provisions on FOIA relating to reduced or waived fees.

Search and Redaction Fees

The first 8 hours are free. A charge of $10/hr. for searching, retrieving or examining the record for necessary redactions will be imposed thereafter.


 Appealing a Denial of Your Request

If you have been denied records to which you believe you are entitled, you have a right to have the denial of your request reviewed by the Public Access Counselor (PAC) at the Office of the Illinois Attorney General. 5 ILCS 140/9.5(a). You can file your Request for Review with the PAC by writing to:

Public Access Counselor
Office of the Attorney General
500 South 2nd Street
Springfield, Illinois 62706
Fax: 217-782-1396

E-mail: [email protected]

If you choose to file a Request for Review with the PAC, you must do so within 60 calendar days of the date of any denial letter (5 ILCS 140/9.5(a)). Please note that you must include a copy of your original FOIA request and this denial letter when filing a Request for Review with the PAC.

**You also have the right to seek judicial review of your denial by filing a lawsuit in the State circuit court. 5 ILCS 140/11**