Can the State’s Attorney’s Office represent me in a civil matter?

No. The State's Attorney's Office represents the Henry County government and its elected officials and employees, but we cannot represent individuals in private civil matters. Private civil matters include landlord/tenant disputes, the failure of someone to pay you money they owe you, child custody disputes, and property damaged by accident (as opposed to property damaged intentionally).

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1. What do I do if I have been the victim of a crime?
2. What happens after I report a crime to the police?
3. What happens after the police make an arrest or refer the case to the State’s Attorney’s Office?
4. Can the State’s Attorney’s Office represent me in a civil matter?
5. What is an Order of Protection and how do I apply for one?
6. What is a Civil No Contact Order and how do I apply for one?