The voting members of the Council are a member due to the position they hold. The following members will serve on the Council for as long as they occupy the position:
- Chief Judge, 17th Circuit Court*
- Presiding Judge, Criminal Division, Winnebago County Circuit Court*
- Supervising Judge, Winnebago County Juvenile Courts Division
- State’s Attorney, Winnebago County*
- Public Defender, Winnebago County
- Director of Court Services, Winnebago County
- Trial Court Administrator, Winnebago County
- Superintendent, Winnebago County Jail
- Chairman, Winnebago County*
- Mayor, City of Rockford*
- Chief of Police, City of Rockford*
- Sheriff, Winnebago County*
- Chief Information Officer, Winnebago County IT
- Representative, Illinois Department of Corrections
- Branch Chief, U.S. Attorney’s Office, Northern District of IL, Western Division
- Parole Board Member
* Denotes Executive membership
