Elder Justice Task Force

Madison County SAO has taken a zero-tolerance approach to help curb crimes against the elderly. Through our Elder Justice Task Force, comprised of two dedicated prosecutors, our office can more effectively prosecute such crimes against the older population of Madison County.

Specifically, the Elder Abuse Division Focuses on:

  • Abuse and Criminal Neglect
  • Financial Exploitation
  • Money Laundering
  • Aggravated Home Repair Fraud
  • Aggravated Battery
  • Forgery
  • Theft
  • Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse
Certain criminal offenses provide enhanced charges and penalties based upon the age of the victim. 

For more information, contact the office at (618) 692-6280 or SAinfo@madisoncountyil.gov   To learn about how our office assists victims/witnesses of crimes, visit our Victim/Witness section of the website.

For state programs and services and information about senior issues such as Medicare Part D, Veterans Issues and the Statewide B SAFE program, visit the Illinois Attorney General's website:www.ag.state.il.us/seniors/index.html.


 Elder Abuse Resources

Agencies that respond to elder abuse, neglect or financial exploitation are:

State of Illinois' Elder Abuse Hotline: (866) 800-1409 or TTY at (800) 544-5304

Madison County Sheriff’s Office: (618)692-6087

Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office: (618)692-6280

Madison County Triad: (618)296-2800

Adult Protective Services Hotline: 1-866-800-1409

Illinois Attorney General’s Senior Citizens Consumer Fraud Hotline: 1-800-243-5377

Southwestern Illinois Visiting Nurses Association: (618) 236-5863

Illinois Department of Public Health Nursing Home Hotline: (800) 252-4343

If you are unsure of who to contact in the event you suspect abuse against an elderly person, call your local police department.

More information on how to detect and prevent elder abuse, visit www.state.il.us/aging or take a look at our brochure on Educating for an End to Elder Abuse.