For Victims

For Victims: Victim & Witness FAQs | Order of Protection Information

Our office has a division dedicated to victim support and advocacy to help you through this difficult process. We are available to answer your questions and help you navigate through the criminal court system, recover restitution and offer the justice you expect and deserve.

Our office provides information about victims rights, the criminal justice system and case status. Specifically, victims and witnesses can contact the State's Attorney's Office for:

Assistance in court appearances
Information about their case
Assistance during Court proceedings
Referrals to community agencies
Referrals to Victims of Violent Crimes Compensation
Referrals for Orders of Protection in Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault cases (if qualified)
Placement of witness on call for Court
Assistance with employer problems

If you wish to receive assistance from the Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office in recovering losses as a result of a crime or to be involved in the prosecution of a case in which you were a victim/witness, please complete the Victim/Witness Information Form and return it to our office at Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office, 157 N. Main St., Suite 402, Edwardsville, IL 62025.

For more information about how our office can help you through this difficult time, contact our Victim/Witness Advocate, Desi Jellen at (618) 296-5361 / ddjellen@co.madison.il.us or refer to the resources below.

Click here for frequently asked questions pertaining to victim and witness services.

Resources for Crime Victims/Witnesses

View information about how to obtain an Order of Protection.

Download Information for Crime Victims: "Victim Justice: A New Day Dawns" (PDF)

View additional resources, such as the Automated Victim Notification Network and Crime Victim Compensation Act, available through the Illinois Attorney General’s Office.

View the Illinois Crime Victims Bill of Rights: In English, In Spanish

Visit the Madison County Circuit Clerk's office website for additional information and forms.

Receive support and additional information from the Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault (ICASA)