The Scott County State's Attorney's Office is led by Richard K. Crews who serves as the chief legal officer for Scott County, representing the people of Scott County in criminal prosecutions as well as providing legal advice to county officials.

The  State's Attorney's Office's primary function is to seek justice.  Seeking justice begins by working in partnership with law enforcement and the community to hold accountable those who threaten the safety and welfare of anyone in Scott County by committing criminal offenses.

Seeking justice also means ensuring that those criminal offenders are treated fairly, and their rights are protected and that limited resources are spent appropriately.

Seeking justice continues with attending to the needs of the crime victims.  The State's Attorney's Office is committed to ensuring that victims play a central role in criminal proceedings and take part in securing their vision of justice.

In 2016, the Constitution of the State of Illinois was amended to provide for increased rights for the victims of certain types of violent crimes.  My office is sensitive to the needs of crime victims and provides the following information when it is necessary to ensure that a victim of a crime is able to avail themselves of those constitutional rights.

Rights of Crime Victims and Witnesses Act - the law.

Victims Assertion of Rights - printable .pdf form to assert rights in court.

Victims Comp Application - printable application to seek monetary compensation.  You shouldn't have to pay because someone wronged you.

Illinois Attorney General - Webpage on Crime Victims Rights