Court Liaison

The Court Liaison Officer serves as contact between the police department and the Rock Island County court system. Work includes:
  • Filing charges on arrests made for misdemeanors.
  • Filing charges on city ordinance tickets where the defendant elects to contest the issued ticket.
  • Filing charges on persons arrested for city ordinance violations.
  • Providing court notices for police officers.
  • Making court appearances.
  • Issuing summons, orders and body attachments for service on persons that fail to appear for court dates or pay fines.
  • Processing traffic citations.
  • Preparing court files.
  • Preparing DUI reimbursements.
  • Administering the Ride Along Program.