The State’s Attorney has various duties and powers, including
- To commence and prosecute all
- Traffic
- Misdemeanor
- Felony
- Conservation offenses
- All juvenile matters in Whiteside County
- Tax proceedings
- Asset forfeitures
- To provide legal advice to the
- Sheriff
- Circuit Clerk
- Treasurer
- Recorder
- Coroner
- County Clerk
- Regional Superintendent of Schools
- Assessor
- Highway and Health Departments
- and other county agencies
- To provide legal advice and representation to the County Board
- To seek justice for victims of crimes
- To provide advice and training to all local law enforcement agencies