Boone County State's Attorney's Office

Boone County State's Attorney's Office

Michelle Courier, State's Attorney

Boone County Courthouse
601 N. Main Street
Belvidere, IL 61008

Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Phone: 815-544-0868

E-Mail: stateatty@boonecountyil.org

STAFF:
Neeley Musinski, Executive Assistant

Assistant State Attorneys:
Sal Lopiccolo
Ann Switzer
Keith Doherty
Desiree B. Sierens
Lori O'Brien

Paralegal:
Gaeli Miller
Administrative Assistant:
Wendy Rowe
Victim Advocate:
Ashley Graham
Financial Compliance Officer:
Elizabeth Lewis

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MISSION STATEMENT: JUSTICE FOR ALL

FUNCTIONS OF THE BOONE COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY'S OFFICE

The function of the State's Attorney's Office is two-fold. The State's Attorney's Office represents the People of the State of Illinois and is charged with the prosecution of violations of the criminal statutes of Illinois. Other than traffic offenses occurring in the City of Belvidere, any crime occurring within the jurisdiction of Boone County is the Boone County State's Attorney's responsibility. Traffic offenses arising within the City of Belvidere are prosecuted by the city attorney. The Boone County State's Attorney's Office prosecutes traffic, misdemeanor, and felony cases against both juvenile and adult offenders, and serves to protect children from abuse and neglect. If a citizen is the victim of a crime, the offense should be reported immediately to the police for investigation. Upon request of the police authority, the State's Attorney's Office will provide legal guidance to the police at any time, day or night.

The State's Attorney is also charged with the civil legal representation of Boone County. As a legal advisor, the State's Attorney's Office provides legal advice on contracts, policies, and ordinances, and provides opinions to the County Board, county elected officials, and department heads on their duties and responsibilities. The State's Attorney's office serves as a resource for information concerning the Freedom of Information Act, the Open Meetings Act, and the Boone County Ethic's Ordinance. As a civil litigator, the State's Attorney's Office represents Boone County, its elected officials, and employees in civil litigation arising out of their official duties. These actions include the enforcement of Boone County ordinances. The State's Attorney's Office can also assist in petitions for the involuntary commitment of those with serious mental illness who pose a threat to themselves or others or who are incapable of providing for their basic care.

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PRESS RELEASES

December 31, 2009 ...COURIER & MADIGAN SEEK ANSWERS IN NDK EXPLOSION... read more

December 18, 2009 ...RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES IN BOONE ENDS WITH 15 YEARS IN PRISON... read more

November 02, 2009 ...COURIER WARNS CONSUMERS TO BE ALERT FOR STORM CHASING SCAMS... read more

September 30, 2009 ...DRUG DEALERS IN BOONE COUNTY SENT TO PRISON... read more

September 23, 2009 ...BOONE COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY COURIER TAKES FURTHER ACTION AGAINST GANGS... read more

September 16, 2009 ...BELVIDERE MAN CONVICTED OF DRUG CHARGES... read more

September 10, 2009 ...BELVIDERE MAN SENTENCED FOR RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY... read more

September 8, 2009 ...BELVIDERE MAN SENTENCED FOR ARMED VIOLENCE... read more

August 5, 2009 ...BELVIDERE MAN INDICTED ON NUMEROUS COUNTS OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY... read more

August 5, 2009 ...ROAD RAGE ENDS WITH A 7 YEAR SENTENCE FOR BELVIDERE MAN... read more

July 14, 2009 ...BOONE COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY COURIER TAKES PROACTIVE STEP AGAINST GANGS... read more

June 24, 2009 ...THREE NORTHERN ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF LAW STUDENTS TO INTERN... read more

June 19, 2009 . . . BELVIDERE MAN CONVICTED OF ARMED VIOLENCE . . .read more

June 15, 2009 . . . GANG MEMBER SENTENCED TO 14 YEARS FOR BELVIDERE DRIVE-BY . . .read more

June 13, 2009 ... DRUG DEALER SENTENCED IN BOONE COUNTY ... read more

May 7, 2009 ... HABITUAL DRUNK DRIVER OFF THE STREETS ... read more

May 5, 2009 ... BELVIDERE MAN SENTENCED TO PRISON FOR 11 YEARS FOR DEALING DRUGS ... read more

May 4, 2009 ... CRIME DOES NOT PAY IN BOONE COUNTY ... Boone County Judge Fernando Engelsma sentenced a Rockford man to 10 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for stealing from two Belvidere shopping stores ... read more

April 28, 2009 ... Michelle Courier, the State's Attorney of Boone County, is pleased to announce that Ashley Graham has recently joined the office as a Victim Advocate ... read more

April 28, 2009 ... BOONE COUNTY MAN GETS 17 YEARS FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A CHILD ... read more

April 24, 2009 ... BELVIDERE DRIVE-BY LANDS GANG MEMBER IN PRISON ... read more

April 24, 2009 ... BOONE COUNTY MAN STEALS FROM MOM, SENT TO PRISON ... read more

March 18, 2009 ... DRUG DEALER CONVICTED IN BOONE COUNTY ... Andrew Stepansky was found guilty of two felony drug charges ... read more

February 13, 2009  #1  BOONE COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY PURSUES LATE FINES & FEES...Boone County State's Attorney Michelle Courier wants fiscal responsibility for Boone County and is doing her share through the collection of unpaid fines and fees...read more

February 13, 2009  #2  SEX OFFENDER CONVICTED IN BOONE COUNTY
... Boone County Judge Fernando Engelsma found Tereso Hernandez guilty of one count of Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child following a bench trial on February 13, 2009....read more

February 13, 2009  #3  CONVICTED SEX OFFENDER IN BOONE COUNTY SENT TO PRISON... Boone County Judge Fernando Engelsma sentenced Jeffrey Waites to three counts of Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse to a fourteen year old girl...read more

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