Victim Services

Victim Advocates provide information and referrals to domestic, sexual, senior, and protected adult abuse services in the community. Advocates will work to connect victims to other programs and services that meet their individual needs. Advocates work closely with victims interacting with law enforcement and hospitals. Advocates will also assist victims in completing forms for restitution and Crime Victim Compensation offered through the office of the Illinois Attorney General.

Marsy’s Law

Marsy’s Law for Illinois Crime Victims grants rights to crime victims, including the right to certain information about the proceeding. The law applies to:

People who were injured because of a violent crime or attempted violent crime resulting in felony charges and some misdemeanor charges, including family members of homicide victims or violent crime victims who are physically or mentally unable to exercise their rights. However, you must assert these rights for them to apply to you.

If you are eligible to receive the services covered by this law, you will receive a letter from our office within two to four weeks of the filing of felony charges. The letter will contain a checklist of the available services. You must complete the form and return it within 14 days of the date on the letter to receive these services. The form will be placed in the court file so all parties - the judge, the prosecution, and the defense - are aware that you wish to assert these rights.

If you have access to the Internet, you may check court dates on the Kane County Circuit Court Clerk’s Website below to stay apprised of all court proceedings.
https://cic.countyofkane.org/

If the defendant is in jail or prison, you may register to be notified of any change in custody status at the link below:
www.vinelink.com or calling 1(800)566-8439

Victims’ input during a case is important and appreciated. To ensure that we are able to communicate with victims for the duration of a case, it is important that victims immediately notify us if their contact information changes so that we can update our records.

Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, except court holidays.
For information, call (630)232-3500

Orders of Protection

Victims of certain violent crimes that have been charged might be able to apply for additional protective orders from the court.

Orders of Protection - There must be a qualifying domestic or household relationship between the victim and the offender.

Stalking No Contact Order - There must not be a domestic or household relationship between victim and offender and there must be at least two incidents between victim and offender.

Civil No Contact Order - For sex-based offenses. There does not have to be a qualifying domestic or household relationship between the victim and offender.

Please call our office to discuss which type of protective order would be best for you, as well as safety plan options. Please note that the preparation of protective orders can take up to three hours to complete.e hours to complete.
(630)232-3500

Homicide Support Group

For more than 25 years, the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office has hosted a homicide support group for adult family members who have tragically lost a loved one due to homicide. The group is facilitated by a licensed clinical psychologist and a staff member from the State’s Attorney’s Office.

For more information and to register, visit our Homicide Support Group sign-up form.

Kane County Judicial Center
37W777 Route 38
Suite 300 (third floor)
St. Charles, IL 60175

Free childcare, located on the lower level, is available most weekdays. All Kane County court locations are open 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, closed weekends and court holidays. If the case has not been charged, please go to the Kane County Judicial Center, Room 149, and a legal advocate will be able to assist you in the preparation of a protective order.