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.
Please navigate this website using the tools on the homepage or On-line Services page. If the property for which the records are sought is located in a municipality, please contact the municipality directly for obtaining the records. A list of municipalities and other agencies can be found here: Other Links
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. Click here to download a 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:
Brandy Quance
David Mellem
Jana Blake
HOURS TO INSPECT/REVIEW RECORDS:
8:00AM to 4:30PM Monday - Friday
ACCESS TO RECORDS:
This office encourages the public to submit requests for information via e-mail (SAOFOIARequest@co.mchenry.il.us), personal delivery, or U.S. mail.
RECORDS AVAILABLE 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:
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Office Administration Files
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Criminal Case Files
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Check Enforcement Program Files
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Child Support Files
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Juvenile Case Files
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Civil Case Files
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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). (Click here for more information.)
CONTACT:
Phone: 815.334.4159
Email: SAOFOIARequest@co.mchenry.il.us
OFFICE HOURS:
8:00AM to 5:00PM Monday - Friday
LOCATION:
McHenry County Government Center
2200 North Seminary Avenue
Woodstock, IL 60098
MAILING ADDRESS:
McHenry County State's Attorney
2200 North Seminary Avenue
Woodstock, IL 60098
EMPLOYEES:
Louis A. Bianchi - McHenry County State's Attorney