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1. How does the pre-basic 9-1-1 system work?
2. How does the enhanced 9-1-1 system work?

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1. What is FAQ's?
2. What is the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)?
3. What is "Snow"?

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1. Who are Judges of Election?
2. How are the judges selected?
3. What are the qualifications necessary to be an Election Judge?
4. How are Election Judges trained?
5. What are some of the duties of the Judges of Election?
6. How may I become an Election Judge?

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1. What is an equalization factor (multiplier)?
2. Why does state law require equalization factors?
3. Who does these studies?
4. What information is used for these studies?
5. What years sales will be used for 2016 assessments?
6. What factors influence equalization factors (multipliers)?
7. What happens if township equalization factors (multipliers) are not applied at the county level?
8. Does an equalization factor automatically increase or decrease taxes?
9. Does an increase in equalization factor usually result in an increase in an individual’s tax bill?
10. How do I know if an equalization factor has been applied to my property?
11. Does farm land receive a multiplier based on sales of farm property?
12. If I have additional questions?

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1. What is Grand Jury?
2. How many jurors are selected for Grand Jury?
3. How long do I have to serve for Grand Jury?
4. What if I have a vacation planned or an important event coming up during the six months that I serve?
5. What if I work and can’t come in to serve?
6. Will I be paid as a Grand Juror?
7. Are there instructions to call in first to see if I am needed for Grand Jury?
8. Is there anything I need to bring with me for jury service?
9. How long will I be there for Grand Jury?
10. Why do I have to pay postage to return my questionnaire?

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1. How can I find out about available jobs?
2. How do I apply for an open position?
3. What happens to my application once submitted?
4. Is there a deadline for submitting my application?
5. Can I submit a general application to be kept on file in your Human Resources Department?
6. Do I have to submit an application for every position?
7. What tests are given?
8. How do I apply for sworn police and jail officer positions?

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1. What do I do if I just had a crime committed against me?
2. Who investigates a crime?
3. Who determines what crime to charge the defendant?
4. What is an indictment?
5. What is an arraignment?
6. Will the defendant be sentenced the same day he/she is found guilty of a violent crime?
7. What is a sentencing hearing?
8. What is a pre-sentence investigation report (PSI)?
9. What happens if the defendant is sentenced to the Department of Corrections (prison)?
10. How much actual time will a defendant serve on his incarceration sentence in the department of corrections (prison)?
11. Will the defendant be ordered to pay restitution?
12. If restitution is ordered how does it get to the victim?
13. How long does the defendant get to pay restitution?
14. What happens if restitution is not paid?
15. What is the Attorney General’s Crime Victim Compensation Program and who is eligible?
16. Will I have to testify in court?
17. What do I do if I receive a subpoena to testify?
18. What should I do if the defense attorney or investigator contacts me?
19. What are the responsibilities of a witness to a crime?
20. How long will I be in court?
21. Can a friend or relative be in court when I testify?
22. Will the defendant be in the courtroom when I testify?

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1. What are the requirements to serve as a juror?
2. How will I know if I need to report for jury service?
3. If I am needed to report, which courthouse do I report to and where do I park?
4. Will I be paid for my jury service?
5. When will I be paid for jury service?
6. What do I need to bring for my jury service?
7. What can I do if I don’t have transportation?
8. What is the proper dress attire for jury service?
9. May I bring a lunch?
10. What am I allowed to bring to jury service?
11. When will jurors be dismissed for the day?
12. What happens if you fail to appear for jury service?
13. Are employers required to pay employees while on jury service?
14. My employer will need documentation that I came in for jury service. Will I be able to show my employer I was there for jury duty?
15. Does my employer have the right to terminate or penalize me for performing my American right as a juror?
16. How often can a person be called for jury service in LaSalle County?
17. Why do I get summoned more than every three years? (It seems like I get these every year.)
18. Why do I keep getting summonses from LaSalle County when I moved to another county?
19. Can I bring someone with me for jury service?
20. Why do I have to pay postage to return my questionnaire?

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1. How do I vote the optical scan ballot?
2. What do I use to mark the ballot?
3. How do I cast a write-in vote?
4. What if I make a mistake marking my ballot?
5. How is my vote counted?
6. What happens to my ballot if I overvote a race?

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1. What is Property Fraud Alert (PFA)?
2. Is there a fee to subscribe to PFA?
3. How many names can I enter?
4. How many names can I enter using the same notification email address or phone number?
5. Can I enter more than one name at a time?
6. My first name is often spelled many ways; how should I enter it?
7. My last name is spelled differently on occasion; how should I enter it?
8. My last name is very common; will I receive notification alerts that could possibly belong to someone else?
9. My name is John Smith Junior (Jr.), how would I enter that into the subscription form?
10. I own a business, how should I enter my business name?
11. What if my name, my email address, or my phone number changes? How do I update my subscription with this new information?
12. How long does my name remain on the PFA notification list?
13. I own multiple homes and/or property in several different counties; will one subscription entry in one county cover me for all counties?
14. What information is provided on a PFA alert notification?

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1. How does a criminal charge get filed?
2. What do I do if I am a victim of a crime?
3. What is a felony?
4. What is the difference between a criminal case and a civil case?
5. Are defendants required to attend all court dates?
6. Are crime victim(s) or witnesses required to go to all court dates?
7. Can victims attend court dates?
8. What do I do if I receive a subpoena to testify?
9. What time does court start?
10. Can the State’s Attorney help me collect child support?
11. What is a bond hearing?
12. How can I find out if the defendant is in custody?
13. Who determines the bond amount?
14. What should I do if the defendant violates bond by contacting me?
15. What is a domestic order of protection?
16. Who is eligible for a domestic order of protection?
17. What do I do if my domestic order of protection is violated?
18. Can I drop charges against the defendant/offender?

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1. How is it prevented?
2. Who should be tested?