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1. How can a defendant apply to the Alternative Prosecution Program?
2. What is the cost of applying to the Alternative Prosecution Program?
3. What happens after the fee is paid for the Alternative Prosecution Program?
4. Under the Alternative Prosecution Program, when is the next court date?
5. Are there additional fees for the Alternative Prosecution Program?
6. How long does it take to complete the Alternative Prosecution Program?

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1. Are defendants required to attend all court dates?
2. Are crime victims or witnesses required to go to all court dates?
3. Can victims attend court dates?
4. How do I find out the next court date?
5. What do I do if I receive a subpoena to testify?
6. What time does court start?
7. Where do I park when I come to the court house or Lake County State’s Attorney's Office?
8. Will I have to testify in court?

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1. My ex-spouse will not comply with the custody/visitation order, what should I do?
2. My ex-spouse will not comply with the terms of the divorce order, what should I do?
3. What is the role of IDHS?
4. What is the role of the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office?
5. Who collects the money owed and sends me a check?
6. What happens when payment is not being made?
7. What if I need to get my child support payment changed?

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1. What is a public defender or defense attorney?
2. Who is the defendant/offender?
3. What is a bond hearing?
4. What is the difference between a criminal case and civil case?
5. What is a preliminary hearing?
6. What is a Grand Jury?
7. What is an indictment?
8. What is an arraignment?
9. What is a pre-trial?
10. How can an offender plea not guilty if he/she made a statement to the police or there are witnesses to the crime?
11. Who decides if the defendant pleas guilty or goes to trial?
12. What is the purpose of a trial?
13. What is a sentencing hearing?
14. What is a pre-sentence investigation (PSI)?
15. What is a negotiated or plea agreement?
16. What is the difference between a misdemeanor and a felony?
17. What happens if the defendant is sentenced to the Department of Corrections (prison)?
18. How much of the sentence will a defendant have to actually serve?

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1. What should I do if the defendant violates bond by contacting me?
2. What is a Domestic Order of Protection?
3. Who is eligible for a Domestic Order of Protection?
4. What do I do if my Domestic Order of Protection is violated?
5. What is Domestic Violence?
6. Can I drop charges against the defendant/offender?

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1. How can a defendant apply to the Alternative Prosecution Program?
2. What is the cost of applying to the Alternative Prosecution Program?
3. What happens after the fee is paid for the Alternative Prosecution Program?
4. If accepted into the Alternative Prosecution Program, what happens next?
5. Are there additional fees for the Alternative Prosecution Program?
6. How long does it take to complete the Alternative Prosecution Program?

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1. What do I do if I believe I have just been a victim of a crime?
2. Who investigates a crime?
3. Who determines what charge(s) are brought against the defendant?

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1. How can a defendant apply to the Misdemeanor Alternative Prosecution Program?
2. Is there a cost to enroll in the program?
3. How long does it take to complete the Misdemeanor Alternative Prosecution Program?

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1. How do criminals install ransomware?
2. Can the State’s Attorney’s Office or local law enforcement help me get back into my computer?

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1. Is there money to help cover medical expenses as a result of violent crime committed against me?
2. Will the defendant be ordered to pay restitution?
3. If restitution is ordered, how does it get to the victim?
4. How long does the defendant have to pay restitution?
5. What happens if restitution is not paid?