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The Office of the State's Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor is operated by the government of the State of Illinois, which works for the welfare of the general public. The office operates a special prosecution unit that assist in assist in prosecuting criminal cases. The unit provides trial assistance in cases related to the misconduct of public officials. It handles more than 350 cases annually. The Office of the State's Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor s labor unit has been in operation since 1985 and serves counties under the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act. In addition, the office administers a local drug prosecution support unit.

The Office of the State Appellate Defender is a state agency, representing indigent persons on appeal in criminal cases when appointed by the Illinois Supreme Court, Appellate Court or Circuit Court. Based in Springfield, Ill., the office operates through five appellate court districts of Illinois. Its Capital Post-Conviction Unit, with offices in Chicago, Ill., represents death row inmates in post-conviction proceedings. The office also organizes a suite training programs in the topics of the new Illinois rules of evidence and Illinois Supreme Court update.