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CIRCUIT CLERK | SANGAMON COUNTY OFFICES

The Circuit Clerk is the official record keeper of the Court. All Civil, Probate, Traffic, Criminal, and Juvenile cases are filed through the Clerk's office. Also collects and disperses all monies ordered to be paid by the court.

What's Here

Protective/Restraining Orders
County Clerk of the Courts Offices

DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE SUPPORT SERVICES | FAMILY PEACE CENTER

Offers support services to those who are experiencing or who have survived domestic violence, elder abuse, sexual abuse, and child abuse. Offers case management, assistance obtaining an Order of Protection, Civil No Contact Order, or Stalking No Contact Order, help with court advocacy, individual counseling, children's services and support groups.

What's Here

Protective/Restraining Orders
Sexual Assault Counseling
Abuse Counseling
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services

SUPPORT FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVORS | PRAIRIE CENTER AGAINST SEXUAL ASSAULT

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.

What's Here

Child Sexual Assault Prevention
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Sexual Assault Counseling
Protective/Restraining Orders
Adult Sexual Assault Prevention

SAFETY - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LEGAL ASSISTANCE | PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES, INC.

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.

What's Here

Health Related Advocacy Groups
Immigration/Naturalization Legal Services
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Protective/Restraining Orders

LEGAL SERVICES | IOWA LEGAL AID

Free legal assistance with civil legal problems involving basic necessities for low-income individuals in all 99 Iowa counties. Assistance ranges from providing counsel and advice to representation before various agencies and courts.

Community legal education presentations offered, as well as over 20 printed booklets on various legal topics; a wide variety of legal education materials are also available on the website.

Legal services are provided in all civil legal areas, including:
Consumer/Finance - debt collection, repossession, garnishment, contracts/warranties, predatory lending, and public utilities (including utility disconnection or shut off notices).

Education - expulsion/suspension, special education, learning disabilities, school fees, access, vocational education, and student financial aid.

Employment - employment discrimination, wage claims, earned income tax credit, and taxes.

Family - adoption, custody, visitation, guardianship, domestic abuse, human trafficking and exploitation, family violence (child abuse, elder abuse, battered women/men), including assistance with restraining orders, and child support.

Health - Medicaid, Medicare, government children's health insurance programs, long term health care facilities, nursing homes, supplemental medical insurance, and hospital care.

Housing - federally subsidized housing, homeownership, real property, landlord/tenant, public housing, mobile homes, housing discrimination, foreclosures, forfeitures, and mortgage predatory lending practices.

Benefit Programs - ADFC/FIP, Social Security, food stamps, Social Security Disability (SSD), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), unemployment compensation, veterans benefits, FEMA, government benefits, and utility assistance applications.

Individual Rights - mental health, disability rights, civil rights, human trafficking, AIDS/HIV issues, assistive devices, and institutional confinement.

End of Life Planning - wills, living wills, advance directives, and power of attorney.

Drivers License.

Advocacy and legal assistance for people with disabilities, people with Alzheimer's disease, people with brain injury, people with mental illness, children, migrants, and veterans.

What's Here

Legal Information Services
Labor and Employment Law
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Human Trafficking Legal Assistance
Debt Management
Patient Rights Assistance
Protection and Advocacy for Individuals With Disabilities
General Legal Aid
Child Custody/Visitation Assistance
Discrimination Assistance
Welfare Rights Assistance
School System Advocacy
Protective/Restraining Orders
Consumer Law
Legal Representation
Advance Medical Directives
Tax Information
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Will Preparation Assistance
Landlord/Tenant Assistance
Adoption Legal Services
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement

PARTNER ABUSE INTERVENTION PROGRAM (PAIP) | SAFE JOURNEYS/ADV & SAS

Offers assessments and 26 week psycho-educational group services for persons who use power and control in their intimate relationships.

What's Here

Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Prevention
Abuse Counseling
General Abuse Prevention
Protective/Restraining Orders

SAFETY - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LEGAL ASSISTANCE | PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES, INC.

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.

What's Here

Health Related Advocacy Groups
Immigration/Naturalization Legal Services
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Protective/Restraining Orders

STATE'S ATTORNEY | PERRY COUNTY OFFICES

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.

What's Here

Crime Victim Support
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Protective/Restraining Orders
Public Counsel

LEGAL SERVICES | LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF STORY COUNTY

Provides legal representation in civil cases for low-income eligible Story County residents. Services include civil protective orders (domestic, sexual, and elder abuse), dissolution of marriage, child custody, visitation, will, power of attorney, paternity, guardianship, conservatorship, debtor/creditor, landlord/tenant, unemployment benefits appeals.

What's Here

Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Consumer Law
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Landlord/Tenant Assistance
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Will Preparation Assistance
Advance Medical Directives
Protective/Restraining Orders
General Legal Aid
Unemployment Insurance Benefits Assistance
Legal Representation
Child Custody/Visitation Assistance
Labor and Employment Law

CLERK OF COURT | ALLAMAKEE COUNTY CLERK OF COURT

The Clerk of Court provides public services related to court proceedings and maintains records of all court records. This office receives, files, and maintains all of the documentation that comprises the official court record for the following case types: felonies; misdemeanors; traffic violations; ordinance violations; civil, family, or paternity court cases; juvenile injunctions; restraining orders; and small claims court cases. The Clerk of Court is responsible for the collection of case related fees, fines and forfeitures; case management and event tracking; budget planning; records management; courtroom operation support; jury management; and facility planning. This office also issues copies of divorce decrees for divorces granted in the county court and provides assistance and necessary forms needed to file a petition with the court for a legal name change.

What's Here

Court Filing Offices
Divorce Records
Jury Selection
County Clerk of the Courts Offices
Temporary Restraining Orders
Name/Personal Information Modification Assistance

SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES | SAFE PASSAGE

All services provided to sexual assault and child sexual abuse survivors and their families are free, confidential, and victim-centered.

Services include:

-- Legal Advocacy/Orders of Protection.

-- Medical Advocacy.

-- Counseling.

-- Support Groups.

What's Here

Sexual Assault Counseling
Sexual Assault/Incest Support Groups
Protective/Restraining Orders
Sexual Assault Hotlines

STATE'S ATTORNEY | HAMILTON COUNTY OFFICES - ILLINOIS

- Prosecutes all felony, misdemeanor and traffic crimes committed in Hamilton County.

- Advises and represents the County Board and the elected and appointed officials of Hamilton County.

- Assists those petitioning for Orders of Protection.

- Goes to court to collect unpaid child support.

What's Here

Crime Victim Support
Protective/Restraining Orders
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement

STATE'S ATTORNEY | DOUGLAS COUNTY OFFICES - ILLINOIS

- Prosecutes all felony, misdemeanor and traffic crimes committed in Douglas County.

- Advises and represents the County Board and the elected and appointed officials of Douglas County.

- Assists those petitioning for Orders of Protection.

- Goes to court to collect unpaid child support.

What's Here

Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Protective/Restraining Orders
Crime Victim Support

SAFETY - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LEGAL ASSISTANCE | PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES, INC.

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.

What's Here

Health Related Advocacy Groups
Immigration/Naturalization Legal Services
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Protective/Restraining Orders

STATE'S ATTORNEY | MOULTRIE COUNTY OFFICES

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.

What's Here

Protective/Restraining Orders
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Crime Victim Support

STATE'S ATTORNEY | UNION COUNTY

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.

What's Here

Protective/Restraining Orders
Crime Victim Support
Public Counsel
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement

SUPPORT FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVORS | PRAIRIE CENTER AGAINST SEXUAL ASSAULT

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.

What's Here

Child Sexual Assault Prevention
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Sexual Assault Counseling
Protective/Restraining Orders
Adult Sexual Assault Prevention

STATE'S ATTORNEY | WHITE COUNTY

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.

What's Here

Public Counsel
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Crime Victim Support
Protective/Restraining Orders

SAFETY - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LEGAL ASSISTANCE | PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES, INC.

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.

What's Here

Health Related Advocacy Groups
Immigration/Naturalization Legal Services
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Protective/Restraining Orders

SUPPORT FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVORS | PRAIRIE CENTER AGAINST SEXUAL ASSAULT

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.

What's Here

Child Sexual Assault Prevention
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Sexual Assault Counseling
Protective/Restraining Orders
Adult Sexual Assault Prevention

CIRCUIT CLERK | PIATT COUNTY

Official record keeper of the Court. All Civil, Probate, Traffic, Criminal, and Juvenile cases are filed through the Clerk's office. Also collects and disperses all monies ordered to be paid by the court.

What's Here

Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
County Clerk of the Courts Offices
Protective/Restraining Orders

SAFETY - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LEGAL ASSISTANCE | PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES, INC.

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.

What's Here

Health Related Advocacy Groups
Immigration/Naturalization Legal Services
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Protective/Restraining Orders

PROBATION SERVICES | PIATT COUNTY

Administers a wide range of programs covering standard probation and pretrial services. Programs are meant to enhance community safety while working with offenders.

What's Here

Probation
Protective/Restraining Orders

PARTNER ABUSE INTERVENTION PROGRAM (PAIP) | SAFE JOURNEYS/ADV & SAS

Offers assessments and 26 week psycho-educational group services for persons who use power and control in their intimate relationships.

What's Here

Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Prevention
Abuse Counseling
General Abuse Prevention
Protective/Restraining Orders

LEGAL SERVICES | IOWA LEGAL AID

Free legal assistance with civil legal problems involving basic necessities for low-income individuals in all 99 Iowa counties. Assistance ranges from providing counsel and advice to representation before various agencies and courts.

Community legal education presentations offered, as well as over 20 printed booklets on various legal topics; a wide variety of legal education materials are also available on the website.

Legal services are provided in all civil legal areas, including:
Consumer/Finance - debt collection, repossession, garnishment, contracts/warranties, predatory lending, and public utilities (including utility disconnection or shut off notices).

Education - expulsion/suspension, special education, learning disabilities, school fees, access, vocational education, and student financial aid.

Employment - employment discrimination, wage claims, earned income tax credit, and taxes.

Family - adoption, custody, visitation, guardianship, domestic abuse, human trafficking and exploitation, family violence (child abuse, elder abuse, battered women/men), including assistance with restraining orders, and child support.

Health - Medicaid, Medicare, government children's health insurance programs, long term health care facilities, nursing homes, supplemental medical insurance, and hospital care.

Housing - federally subsidized housing, homeownership, real property, landlord/tenant, public housing, mobile homes, housing discrimination, foreclosures, forfeitures, and mortgage predatory lending practices.

Benefit Programs - ADFC/FIP, Social Security, food stamps, Social Security Disability (SSD), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), unemployment compensation, veterans benefits, FEMA, government benefits, and utility assistance applications.

Individual Rights - mental health, disability rights, civil rights, human trafficking, AIDS/HIV issues, assistive devices, and institutional confinement.

End of Life Planning - wills, living wills, advance directives, and power of attorney.

Drivers License.

Advocacy and legal assistance for people with disabilities, people with Alzheimer's disease, people with brain injury, people with mental illness, children, migrants, and veterans.

What's Here

Legal Information Services
Labor and Employment Law
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Human Trafficking Legal Assistance
Debt Management
Patient Rights Assistance
Protection and Advocacy for Individuals With Disabilities
General Legal Aid
Child Custody/Visitation Assistance
Discrimination Assistance
Welfare Rights Assistance
School System Advocacy
Protective/Restraining Orders
Consumer Law
Legal Representation
Advance Medical Directives
Tax Information
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Will Preparation Assistance
Landlord/Tenant Assistance
Adoption Legal Services
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement