Information Request Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

Home › State's Attorney › Information Request Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

Information Request
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
 
The information you are seeking may likely already be accessible on this website and may not require you to submit a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request.
 
If you would like to submit a FOIA request, please carefully read the information below. Illinois law requires public bodies to comply with or deny a FOIA request within five business days, unless the time for response is extended for an additional five business days, as allowed under the law. A request for records to be used for a commercial purpose requires a public body to respond within 21 business days.
 
Methods to Request Information and Public Records
Please complete the Online FOIA Request Form or you can mail, fax, email, or hand-deliver directly to the department for which the records are being sought. 
 
Boone County FOIA PDF Form
 
Please be specific in the nature of your request in order for FOIA Officers to process your request more efficiently. (Illinois law does not require you to submit on the FOIA Request Form, but the request should be in writing). *Electronic records can be requested and will be provided, as allowed under the law.
 
Copy Fees (Some fees are regulated by state statutes):

  • First 50 pages are free (black & white, letter or legal size)
  • 15 cents per page thereafter (black & white, letter or legal size)
  • Actual costs of copying for color copies

 FOIA OFFICER:
Michelle J. Courier – Boone County State’s Attorney
 
HOURS TO INSEPCT/REVIEW RECORDS:
8:00AM TO 5:00PM Monday – Friday
 
ACCESS TO RECORDS:
This office encourages the public to submit requests for information via e-mail (stateatty@boonecountyil.org), personal delivery, or U.S. mail.
 
RECORDS AVALIABLE UPON IMMEDIATE REQUEST:
Due to the sensitive nature of the information handled by this office, all requests must be reviewed by the FOIA Officers, except for Press Releases which are available online.
 
RECORDS ON FILE:

  • Office Administration Files
  • Criminal Case Files
  • Check Enforcement Program Files
  • Juvenile Case Files
  • Civil Case Files
  • Civil Division Assignment Files

 TOTAL OPERATING BUDGET:
Complete County Budget available online.
 
FUNCTION:
Functions of the State’s Attorney Office are those provided by law (55 ILCS 5/3-9005).
 
CONTACT:
Phone:              (815) 544-0868
Email:               stateatty@boonecountyil.org
 
OFFICE HOURS:
8:00AM TO 5:00PM Monday – Friday
 
LOCATION:
Boone County State’s Attorney’s office
601 North Main Street, Suite 302
Belvidere, Illinois 61008
 
MAILING ADDRESS:
Boone County State’s Attorney’s office
601 North Main Street, Suite 302
Belvidere, Illinois 61008
 
EMPLOYEES:

  • Michelle J. Courier – Boone County State’s Attorney
  • 5 Attorneys
  • 4 Administrative Staff
  • 1 Victim Service Representative