Menard County Courthouse, 102 S 7th St, Petersburg, IL 62675, US

Court Services is the largest component of the community correctional element of the criminal justice system. In Illinois, Court Services is under control of the judicial branch of the State government. Each county Court Services department is responsible to the Chief judge of the judicial Circuit. The mission of Court Services is to protect the public interest and safety by diligently enforcing court ordered conditions of probation through meaningful supervision strategies, and utilizing appropriate supportive resources. The core services of Court Services are to provide appropriate court dispositions for adult and juvenile offenders, and to supervise those persons placed on probation. Court Services departments may also provide a broad range of services including. crime and delinquency prevention ; pretrial release ; adult and juvenile diversion ; juvenile detention ; intensive probation supervision ; specialized DUI services ; community service programs ; volunteer programs ; and family court services.