MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS
STATE'S ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
STATE'S ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS
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OUR MISSION
Seek justice, pursue truth, fight for victims of crime, protect the community from lawbreakers, strengthen the rule of law, safeguard constitutional rights, and implement innovative strategies to reduce crime, all while acting with integrity and professionalism.
Letter from the State's Attorney:
The State’s Attorney’s Office serves a critical role in the criminal justice system.
As your State’s Attorney, my job is to keep our communities safe, hold people accountable for violating the law, protect the rights of victims, represent the citizens of Madison County in court, as well as represent county government and county officials in legal matters.
If you have any questions or input, I encourage you to contact my office. By working together, we can best achieve our goal of reducing crime and ensuring Madison County is a safe place to live, work and raise a family. Thank you for the opportunity to serve the citizens of Madison County.
Best Regards,
Thomas A. Haine
Madison County State's Attorney
OUR GOALS
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Focus on the most violent offenders, including those who use illegal guns to commit crime, and safeguard the community through the swift and effective pursuit of justice.
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Attract and retain top talent and provide quality professional development so the people of Madison County have the best professionals protecting their safety and wellbeing.
03
Partner with and support local, state and federal law enforcement to leverage the power of modern technology, innovative crime prevention tools, and decades of experience to pursue the strongest criminal cases possible under the law.
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Uphold the Illinois Crime Victim’s Bill of Rights by providing crime victims and their families with the tools and resources they need to navigate the criminal justice system and recover from the trauma crime creates in their lives.
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Educate the public on the criminal justice system, the nature of crime in Madison County, and the efficient use of tax resources to create safe communities through data, transparency, and access.
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Reduce crime and recidivism in non-violent, low-level offenders by leveraging innovative criminal justice solutions with existing social services organizations.
