by Lisa Byrd | May 18, 2021 | Announcements, Community
The Southern IllinoisanIsaac Smith MURPHYSBORO — Jackson County State’s Attorney Joseph Cervantez is hoping to set an example of government transparency with his recently formed Citizen’s Advisory Board. Last year Cervantez ran on a platform of communication, wanting...
by Jackson County State's Attorney | Mar 29, 2021
Drug Court What is Drug Court? Drug court is a court monitored program for drug treatment that can allow an individual to obtain a dismissal of the drug charge(s) upon successful graduation. The program typically takes 12-18 months and requires each individual to...
by Jackson County State's Attorney | Mar 29, 2021
Citizen’s Advisory Board The Citizens Advisory Board is comprised of a diverse and vital group of community leaders from across Jackson County tasked with providing a point of engagement with our community. The intent of the Citizens Advisory Board is to allow a...
by Jackson County State's Attorney | Mar 29, 2021
Assistant State’s Attorneys Sophia Allen Assistant State’s Attorney Joni Bailey Assistant State’s Attorney Jessica Beaty Assistant State’s Attorney Arryn Carson Assistant State’s Attorney Rebecca Harris Assistant State’s Attorney Ashtin Henninger Assistant State’s...
by Jackson County State's Attorney | Mar 29, 2021
History of the Office Historic Timeline 1819-1827 – Duties were performed by a circuit attorney, appointed by the Governor 1827 – Replaced by an officer “styled and called state’s attorney” appointed by the Governor for a four-year term. The state’s attorney...
