State’s Attorney
Matthew Foster
Perry County Courthouse
1 Public Square
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
Phone: 618-357-6221
Fax: 618-357-3923
statesattorney@perrycountyil.gov
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., except public holidays.
State’s Attorney Duties
The State’s Attorney is an elected county office that is authorized by Illinois state law, specifically the Counties Code.
Each State’s Attorney is responsible for prosecuting violations of applicable state statutes as well as representing the local county government on government-related issues, which includes advising county officials in their official capacities.
In order to carry out his or her duties, each State’s Attorney may appoint assistants, as well as employ other personnel, including office staff and/or investigators. Further, the State’s Attorney works with the Illinois Attorney General and the Office of the State’s Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor on various cases as well.
The State’s Attorney’s Office has a total of 4 full time employees and has a total operating budget of $415,394 from the general fund. Details of this budget can be found HERE.