Illinois Self Help and Legal Research
This page provides information about Self Help and Legal Research resources in Illinois.
Links are grouped by those that cover courts statewide, for multiple counties, and then by individual county.
Illinois - Statewide Courts Self Help
Illinois Laws
Browse Illinois Compiled Statutes by table of contents, or select the "Search" option at the top of the page to search by keyword or Public Act name.
Illinois Legal Information
View legal Information on various topics, including family, housing, money and debt, employment, education, benefits, immigration, crime, and traffic.
Illinois Self-Help Resources
View Illinois self-help legal information on a variety of topics, including appeals, child support, attorney discipline, free and low-cost legal services, child neglect and abuse, and laws protecting military personnel.
Illinois Court of Claims Filing Information
View instructions for filing a claim in the Illinois Court of Claims, and information about types of claims.
Illinois Traffic and Driving Laws
View information about Illinois rules of the road, laws related to driving, and traffic offenses.
Illinois State Bar Legal Information
The Illinois State Bar Association offers downloadable consumer guides and videos on various topics.
Illinois Rules of Evidence
View the Illinois Rules of Evidence applicable in court proceedings.
Illinois Elder Information
The Illinois Attorney General's Office offers information about legal resources available to seniors, and hotlines to report consumer fraud and abuse, neglect or exploitation of seniors.
Illinois Foreclosure Prevention Resources
View resources for preventing foreclosure in Illinois, including local housing counseling agencies, state agencies, and links to legal aid providers.
Illinois Electronic Filing
View information about electronic filing of court documents, including instructions for filers, answers to frequently asked questions, links to service providers, and a list of Illinois county Circuit Courts that are actively participating in the statewide system.
Illinois Court Of Claims Rules and Statutes
View the rules and statutes governing the Illinois Court of Claims.
Southern Illinois Law Library
View information about the Southern Illinois University School of Law Library, including location, hours, an online catalog, research guides, and links to additional online resources.
Illinois Self-Help Legal Centers
View contact information for local legal self-help centers, with links to their websites containing additional information and forms.
Illinois Domestic Violence Resources
The Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence offers links to services for victims of domestic violence, including local resources by county.
Illinois Domestic Violence Help
The Illinois Attorney General's Office offers information about services available for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. A searchable directory of services by program and county is included. Information about orders of protection and services for crime victims is also provided.
Illinois Crime Victim Help
The Illinois Attorney General's Office offers information about programs and services for crime victims, including victims' compensation.
Illinois Supreme Court Law Library
View information about the Illinois Supreme Court Law Library, including location, hours, available materials and services, research guides, and an online reference question service.
Illinois Court Rules
View the Illinois Supreme Court Rules governing procedure in the trial courts, including civil, criminal, traffic, general, appeals, and child custody.
Illinois Child Support
Illinois Division of Child Support Services offers information about available services and procedures, custodial and non-custodial parents, and paternity; application forms and instructions; payment procedures including ways to pay online and view payment history; access to case information; answers to frequently asked questions; and contact information for regional offices.
Illinois Record Expungement and Sealing
View information about expungement and sealing of criminal records in Illinois for adults and juveniles, with links to a downloadable guide, forms, instructions, and additional online resources.
Illinois Multiple County Courts Self Help
Fourth Judicial Circuit Programs and Services
View information Circuit Court programs and services in Christian, Clay, Clinton, Effingham, Fayette, Jasper, Marion, Montgomery, and Shelby Counties, including child custody mediation, civil mediation, parent education, and traffic school.
Second Judicial Circuit Court Family Mediation
View information about the family mediation process in Crawford, Edwards, Franklin, Gallatin, Hamilton, Hardin, Jefferson, Lawrence, Richland, Wabash, Wayne, and White Counties, which is required in dissolution cases and family law cases involving children. Links to forms and rosters of mediators are provided.
Fourth Judicial Circuit Court Legal Information
View information about legal topics, including small claims, divorce, orders of protection, and defendant's rights in Christian, Clay, Clinton, Effingham, Fayette, Jasper, Marion, Montgomery, and Shelby Counties. Information can be searched by keyword.
Illinois Online Order of Protection and No Contact Order
Complete an online form to file a petition for an Order of Protection, Stalking No Contact Order, or Civil No Contact Order in DeKalb, DuPage, Kendall, LaSalle, McHenry, Will, and Winnebago counties.
Tenth Judicial Circuit Family Law Mediation
View information about court-ordered mediation in family law cases in Circuit Court in Marshall, Peoria, Putnam, Stark, and Tazewell Counties. Links to rules, approved mediators, and guardians ad litem are provided.
Second Judicial Circuit Court Rules
View the local rules of Circuit Court in Crawford, Edwards, Franklin, Gallatin, Hamilton, Hardin, Jefferson, Lawrence, Richland, Wabash, Wayne, and White Counties.
Sixth Judicial Circuit Court Rules
View the local rules of Circuit Court in Champaign, DeWitt, Douglas, Macon, Moultrie, and Platt Counties.
Twenty-first Judicial Circuit Court Rules
View the local rules of Circuit Court in Iroquois and Kankakee Counties.
Fourth Judicial Circuit Court Rules
View the local rules of Circuit Court in Christian, Clay, Clinton, Effingham, Fayette, Jasper, Marion, Montgomery, and Shelby Counties.
Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Court Rules
View the local rules of Circuit Court in Boone and Winnebago Counties.
Ninth Judicial Circuit Court Rules
View the local rules of Circuit Court in Fulton, Hancock, Henderson, Knox, McDonough, and Warren Counties.
Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Court Rules
View the local rules of Circuit Court in Bureau, Grundy, and LaSalle Counties.
Twenty-third Judicial Circuit Court Rules
View the local rules of Circuit Court in DeKalb and Kendall Counties.
Fourteenth Judicial Circuit Orders of Protection
View instructions for obtaining an Order of Protection in Circuit Court in Henry, Mercer, Rock Island, and Whiteside Counties. Contact information for support agencies is provided.
Fourteenth Judicial Circuit Court Rules
View the local rules of Circuit Court in Henry, Mercer, Rock Island, and Whiteside Counties.
First Judicial Circuit Court Rules
View the local rules of Circuit Court in Alexander, Jackson, Johnson, Massac, Pope, Pulaski, Saline, Union, and Williamson Counties.
First Judicial Circuit Mediation
View information about mediation in Alexander, Jackson, Johnson, Massac, Pope, Pulaski, Saline, Union, and Williamson Counties, which can help parties resolves disputes without going to trial. Links to a roster of mediators, court rules, forms, and types of mediation are provided.
First Judicial Circuit Parenting Education Class
View information about the parenting education class required for divorcing couples in Alexander, Jackson, Johnson, Massac, Pope, Pulaski, Saline, Union, and Williamson Counties.
Second Judicial Circuit Parenting Education Classes
View information about the parenting education classes required for divorcing couples in Crawford, Edwards, Franklin, Gallatin, Hamilton, Hardin, Jefferson, Lawrence, Richland, Wabash, Wayne, and White Counties.
Second Judicial Circuit Traffic School
View information about traffic safety courses in Crawford, Edwards, Franklin, Gallatin, Hamilton, Hardin, Jefferson, Lawrence, Richland, Wabash, Wayne, and White Counties, which can result in avoidance of a record for some traffic offenders.
Fifth Judicial Circuit Court Rules
View the local rules of Circuit Court in Clark, Coles, Cumberland, Edgar, and Vermilion Counties.
Fifth Judicial Circuit Mediators
View a directory of court-approved mediators in Clark, Coles, Cumberland, Edgar, and Vermilion Counties.
Sixth Judicial Circuit Mediators
View a directory of mediators serving Champaign, De Witt, Douglas, Macon, Moultrie, and Piatt Counties.
DeWitt and Macon County Traffic Safety Course
View information about the Traffic Safety Program, which allows some traffic offenders in DeWitt and Macon Counties to avoid a conviction by completing the course and paying the fine and fee.
Seventh Judicial Circuit Family Court Rules
View the local Family Court rules for Circuit Court in Greene, Jersey, Macoupin, Morgan, Sangamon, and Scott Counties.
Eighth Judicial Circuit Court Rules
View the local rules of Circuit Court in Adams, Brown, Calhoun, Cass, Mason, Menard, Pike, and Schuyler Counties.
Eighth Judicial Circuit Small Claims Information
View a citizens' guide to small claims court in Adams, Brown, Calhoun, Cass, Mason, Menard, Pike, and Schuyler Counties.
Ninth Judicial Circuit Information
View information about required parenting education classes and mediation, including a notice form and list of mediators, in Fulton, Hancock, Henderson, Knox, McDonough, and Warren Counties. Links to domestic violence, orders of protection, child representatives/guardians ad litem, and additional legal research resources are also provided.
Central Illinois Abuse and Protective Order Assistance and Resources
The Center for Prevention of Abuse provides victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse, and other types of abuse in Peoria, Tazewell, and Woodford Counties with a 24-hour hotline, safety planning, shelter, counseling, and contacts and instructions for protective orders.
Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court Ruies
View the local rules of Circuit Court in Ford, Livingston, Logan, McLean, and Woodford Counties.
Eleventh Judicial Circuit Parenting Education Programs
View a list of approved parenting education programs in Ford, Livingston, Logan, McLean, and Woodford Counties, which are required for litigants in child custody and visitation cases.
LaSalle and Livingston County Domestic Violence Help
ADV & SAS provides victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in LaSalle and Livingston Counties with a crisis hotline, shelter, court advocacy, safety planning, and counseling.
Fourteenth Judicial Circuit Arbitration
View information about the mandatory civil arbitration program in Henry, Mercer, Rock Island, and Whiteside Counties, which can help parties resolve disputes without going to trial.
Fourteenth Judicial Circuit Law Library
View information about services available at the Rock Island County Law Library, which serves Henry, Mercer, Rock Island, and Whiteside Counties.
Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Court Rules
View the local rules of Circuit Court in Carroll, Jo Daviess, Lee, Ogle, and Stephenson Counties.
Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Self-Help Centers
View information about Legal Self-Help Centers in Boone and Winnebago Counties, which provide information about laws and court procedure in various types of cases including Orders of Protection, divorce, paternity, small claims, foreclosure, name changes, visitation, and child support.
Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Mediators and Guardians ad Litem
View rosters of court-approved civil and family law mediators, guardians ad litem, and child representatives in Boone and Winnebago Counties.
Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation
View information about the Residential Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation Program in Boone and Winnebago Counties, which can help some homeowners avoid foreclosure. Links to forms, a program brochure, and the program website are provided.
Twentieth Judicial Circuit Court Rules
View the local arbitration, domestic relations, e-filing, foreclosure mediation, and practice rules of Circuit Court in Monroe, Perry, Randolph, St. Clair, and Washington Counties.
Greater Aurora Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services
Mutual Ground provides domestic violence and sexual assault victims in DuPage, Kane, Kendall, and Will Counties with information about violence and abuse, a 24-hour hotline, shelter, counseling, referrals, and assistance with Orders of Protection.
Boone County - Courts Self Help Resources
Boone County Circuit Court Electronic Filing
File Boone County Circuit Court civil cases electronically, with a choice of service providers. Some service providers are only for use by attorneys. Registration is required. A fee may apply, depending on the service provider selected.
Boone County Diversion Programs
The Boone County State's Attorney's Office offers information about its First Offenders Program and Underage Drinking Diversion Program, which can result in dismissal of charges for some offenders who complete the program and pay the program fee. Links to the programs are under the "Department Pages" caption on the right side of the page.
Boone County Victim and Witness Information and Resources
The Boone County State's Attorney's Office offers information about resources for crime victims; and a handbook for victims and witnesses that explains victims' rights, the criminal justice process, and tips for testifying.
Bureau County - Courts Self Help Resources
Bureau County Circuit Court Small Claims
View information about small claims cases in Bureau County Circuit Court, including monetary limit, how to file, trial, appeals, and collecting a judgment.
Bureau County Driver Improvement
View information about the Bureau County Driver Improvement Program, which allows some traffic offenders who complete the course and a period of court supervision, and pay the fine and fee. Course locations and an application form are provided.
Bureau County Expungement and Sealing Information
View information about expungement and sealing of criminal records in Bureau County Circuit Court.
Bureau County Teen Court
View information about Bureau County Teen Court, an alternative court for young first-time offenders, staffed by teen volunteers.
Champaign County - Courts Self Help Resources
Champaign County Circuit Court Case Types
View definitions of the types of cases heard by Champaign County Circuit Court.
Champaign County Circuit Court Information
View information about Champaign County Circuit Court civil, criminal, and traffic matters; viewing of court files; and the Self-Help Center.
Champaign County Drug Court
View information about Champaign County Drug Court, which can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some offenders with substance abuse problems. Eligibility criteria, requirements, and forms are provided.
Champaign County Expungement and Record Sealing
View information about expungement and sealing of criminal records in Champaign County Circuit Court.
Champaign County Law Library
View information about the Champaign County Law Library, including location, hours, policies, and available materials.
Champaign County Misdemeanor, Traffic Ticket, and Victim Information
The Champaign County State's Attorney's Office offers information about misdemeanor court procedure, traffic tickets, and victims' rights and resources. A traffic ticket plea negotiation request may be submitted by e-mail.
City of Champaign Ordinance Violation Information
View information about City of Champaign ordinance violations, including "City Court" hearing times and location in Champaign County Circuit Court and answers to frequently asked questions about types of offenses, payments, court appearances and procedure, and use of attorneys.
Clark County - Courts Self Help Resources
Clark County Law Library
View information about Clark County Law Library, including location and a list of available materials.
Clay County - Courts Self Help Resources
Clay County State's Attorney Information
The Clay County State's Attorney's Office offers information about filing of criminal complaints, traffic supervision, and bad check restitution.
Clinton County - Courts Self Help Resources
Clinton County Circuit Court Electronic Filing
File Clinton County Circuit Court civil cases electronically. Registration is required. A fee applies.
Cook County - Courts Self Help Resources
City of Chicago Administrative Adjudication Glossary
View a glossary of terms useful in City of Chicago administrative hearings.
City of Country Club Hills Red Light Camera Ticket Information
View information about City of Country Club Hills automated red light enforcement tickets, including payments, court, contesting a ticket, and answers to frequently asked questions.
City of Des Plaines Red Light Camera Ticket Information
View information about the City of Des Plaines Red Light Photo Enforcement Program, including payments, contesting a violation, and administrative court procedure.
City of Hometown Red Light Camera Information
View information about City of Hometown red light camera violations, including procedure, payments, and how to contest the violation.
Contest City of Chicago Parking, Red Light Camera, and Speed Enforcement Violations
View instructions for contesting City of Chicago parking, red light camera, and automated speed enforcement violations. Hearing requests and evidence may be submitted online.
Cook County Child Support Enforcement
View information about child support enforcement services provided by the Cook County State's Attorney's Office, including paternity establishment, support and medical orders, modification of orders, and enforcement of payments.
Cook County Circuit Court - 1st Municipal District Small Claims
View information about small claims cases in Cook County Circuit Court - 1st Municipal District, including procedure, types of cases, schedules, forms, and links to the Pro Se Filing Desk and a guidebook about how to start a small claims suit.
Cook County Circuit Court - 2nd Municipal District Information
View information about Cook County Circuit Court - 2nd Municipal District, including types of cases heard, courtroom and case type hearing schedules, expungement/sealing procedure, resources for people without lawyers, traffic school, and some individual judges' courtroom schedules and standing orders.
Cook County Circuit Court - 2nd Municipal District Small Claims
View information about small claims procedure in Cook County Circuit Court - 2nd Municipal District, including monetary limit, starting a lawsuit, court procedure, decisions, and collecting a judgment.
Cook County Circuit Court - 3rd Municipal District Information
View information about Cook County Circuit Court - 3rd Municipal District, including types of cases heard, courtroom and case type hearing schedules, resources for people without lawyers, law library, traffic school, and some individual judges' courtroom schedules and standing orders.
Cook County Circuit Court - 4th Municipal District Information
View information about Cook County Circuit Court - 4th Municipal District, including types of cases heard, courtroom and case type hearing schedules, expungement/sealing procedure, resources for people without lawyers, law library, and traffic school.
Cook County Circuit Court - 5th Municipal District Information
View information about Cook County Circuit Court - 5th Municipal District, including types of cases heard, courtroom and case type hearing schedules, expungement/sealing procedure, resources for people without lawyers, law library, and traffic school.
Cook County Circuit Court - 6th Municipal District Information
View information about County Circuit Court - 6th Municipal District, including types of cases heard, courtroom and case type hearing schedules, resources for people without lawyers, law library, and traffic school.
Cook County Circuit Court - Chancery Division Information
View information about Cook County Circuit Court - Chancery Division, including types of cases heard, general administrative orders of the Division, mediation, and individual judges' courtroom schedules, standing orders, and forms.
Cook County Circuit Court - Child Protection Division Information
View information about Cook County Circuit Court - Child Protection Division, including types of cases heard, the Benchmark Hearing Program for teenage wards approaching emancipation, general administrative orders of the Division, mediation, and individual judges' courtroom schedules, standing orders, and motion policies.
Cook County Circuit Court - County Division Information
View information about Cook County Circuit Court - County Division, including types of cases heard and individual judges' courtroom schedules and assignments. Detailed information, guides, resources, and orders are provided for selected case types including adoption, name change, civil asset forfeiture, emancipation, mental health proceedings, parental notification of abortion, and real estate tax proceedings.
Cook County Circuit Court - Criminal Division Expungement and Sealing Information
View information about expungement and sealing of records in Cook County Circuit Court - Criminal Division.
Cook County Circuit Court - Criminal Division Information
View information about Cook County Circuit Court - Criminal Division, including types of cases heard, answers to frequently asked questions, and some individual judges' courtroom schedules, policies, orders, and forms.
Cook County Circuit Court - Domestic Relations Division Information
View information about Cook County Circuit Court - Domestic Relations Division, including types of cases heard, general administrative orders of the Division, parentage, child support, child representatives and guardians ad litem, Division-specific forms, self-representation, answers to frequently asked questions, mediation, Orders of Protection, parent education, and individual judges' courtroom schedules, standing orders, and forms.
Cook County Circuit Court - Domestic Relations Division Protective Orders
View information about Orders of Protection in Cook County Circuit Court - Domestic Relations Division, including who is protected, how and where to file, and resources for parties without an attorney.
Cook County Circuit Court - Domestic Violence Division Information
View information about Cook County Circuit Court - Domestic Violence Division, including types of cases heard, answers to questions, Orders of Protection, and individual judges' courtroom schedules.
Cook County Circuit Court - Domestic Violence Division Protective Orders
View information about Orders of Protection in Cook County Circuit Court - Domestic Violence Division, including a comparison sheet of types of orders, how to obtain an order, and information for parties against whom an order has been entered.
Cook County Circuit Court - Elder Law and Miscellaneous Remedies Division
View information about Cook County Circuit Court - Elder Law and Miscellaneous Remedies Division, including resources and services available at the Elder Justice Center, free seminars, a brochure, links to additional resources, and some individual judges' courtroom schedules and standing orders.
Cook County Circuit Court - Juvenile Justice Division Information
View information about Cook County Circuit Court - Juvenile Justice Division, including types of cases heard, the court process, general administrative orders of the Division, confidential records procedure, expungement, and some individual judges' courtroom schedules.
Cook County Circuit Court - Law Division Information
View information about Cook County Circuit Court - Law Division, including types of cases heard, general administrative orders of the Division, mediation, and settlement procedures. Courtroom schedules, standing orders, and forms for individual judges and the various sections of the Division are also provided.
Cook County Circuit Court Arbitration
View information about the Mandatory Arbitration Program in Cook County Circuit Court, which can help parties resolve disputes over money without going to trial. Information about eligibility, hearing procedure, rejection of the award, and self-representation; links to publications and forms; answers to frequently asked questions; and hearing locations are provided.
Cook County Circuit Court Electronic Filing
File Cook County Circuit Court Chancery, Civil, County, Law, and Probate Division cases electronically. Registration is required. A fee applies.
Cook County Circuit Court Evictions
View information about evictions in Cook County Circuit Court Municipal Department, including types of cases, hearing locations, tips for litigants, legal and community resources, and a video of court procedure.
Cook County Circuit Court Expungement and Sealing Information
View a guide to expungement and sealing of criminal and traffic records in Cook County Circuit Court.
Cook County Circuit Court Glossary
Search a glossary of Cook County Circuit Court terms by keyword, or view the glossary in alphabetical order.
Cook County Circuit Court Housing Cases
View information about types of cases heard in Cook County Circuit Court Housing Section.
Cook County Circuit Court Information
Search answers to frequently asked questions about Cook County Circuit Court by keyword, or view all questions and answers.
Cook County Circuit Court Municipal Department Case Types
View information about the types of cases heard in Cook County Circuit Court Municipal Department courts, which include one City of Chicago district and five suburban districts.
Cook County Circuit Court Probate Division Information
View information about Cook County Circuit Court - Probate Division, including types of cases heard, adult and minor guardianships, decedent estates, the Office of the Public Guardian, settlement procedures, and individual judges' courtroom schedules and standing orders.
Cook County Circuit Court Rules
Search the local rules of Cook County Circuit Court by keyword, or view the rules by table of contents.
Cook County Circuit Court Self-Help Information
View Cook County Circuit Court information for self-represented parties by topic, including going to court, finding an attorney, wills, estates, guardianships, family, juvenile, lawsuits, criminal, traffic, housing, and small claims.
Cook County Circuit Court Services and Resources
View information and download brochures about services and resources provided by Cook County Clerk of Circuit Court, including finding an attorney, child support collection, adoption records, expungement and sealing of records, domestic violence and orders of protection, teen dating violence, simplified divorce, and self-help resources.
Cook County Circuit Court Traffic Section
View information about Cook County Circuit Court Traffic Section, including courtroom locations and schedules, court supervision, driver's license sanctions, DUI, court appearances, plea options if appearance is not required, types of cases, defendant's rights, traffic school, types of traffic tickets and how to respond, a traffic procedure video, and answers to frequently asked questions.
Cook County Juvenile Justice Information
View information about the juvenile justice process in Cook County, including age criteria, court procedure, and transfer to adult or criminal court.
Cook County Juvenile Procedure and Probation
Cook County Juvenile Probation and Court Services Department offers information about programs and services including Juvenile Drug Treatment Court Program, alternatives to detention, publications including a Juvenile Justice Guide Book, and answers to frequently asked questions about the juvenile justice process.
Cook County Law Library
View information about Cook County Law Library, including locations, hours, available materials and services, an online catalog, and links to additional legal research resources.
Cook County Specialty/Treatment Courts
View information about Cook County Drug Court, Felony Mental Health Court, and Veterans Treatment Court, which can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some offenders with substance abuse or mental health problems. Brochures for the two gender-specific Drug Court programs are provided.
Cook County Unclaimed Child Support Checks
Search for Cook County unclaimed child support checks held by the Clerk of Circuit Court Office by case number or name.
VIllage of South Holland Red Light Camera Information
View information about the VIllage of South Holland red light camera program, including procedure and payment.
Village of Crestwood Red Light Camera Information
View information about the Village of Crestwood Automated Red Light Photo Enforcement Program, including a description of the program, payments, and types of violations.
Village of Evergreen Park Red Light Camera Information
View information about the Village of Evergreen Park Automated Red Light Photo Enforcement Program, including a description of the program, payments, and types of violations.
Village of Hoffman Estates Red Light Camera Information
View information about the Village of Hoffman Estates Red Light Camera Safety Program, including procedures, payments, contesting a violation, answers to frequently asked questions, and a printable brochure.
Village of Lincolnwood Red Light Camera Information
View information about the Village of Lincolnwood red light camera program, including procedure, payment, and how to contest a violation.
Village of Matteson Red Light Camera Information
View information about the Village of Matteson Automated Red Light Photo Enforcement Program, including procedure, payment, and defenses.
Village of Skokie Code and Health Violation Hearings
View information about Village of Skokie hearings for code and health violations, including types of violations and hearing procedure.
Village of Skokie Vehicle and Parking Hearings
VIew information about Village of Skokie administrative hearings for vehicle and parking violations, including fine payment, contesting a ticket, failure to appear, and vehicle immobilizations.
Village of Worth Red Light Camera Violation Options
View information about paying and contesting Village of Worth red light camera violations.
DeKalb County - Courts Self Help Resources
City of DeKalb Administrative Hearing Guide
View a guide to City of DeKalb administrative hearings, including how a case is started, how to contest a parking ticket, hearing procedure, appeals, and payments.
Contest a City of Sycamore Parking Ticket
View instructions for contesting a City of Sycamore parking ticket by mail or in person, including acceptable reasons. Payment information is also provided.
DeKalb County Child Support
View information about child support matters handled by the DeKalb County Circuit Clerk, including address changes, annual service fees, and payment history.
DeKalb County Treatment Courts
View information about DeKalb County Drug Court, DUI Court, and Mental Health Court. Contact information, forms, rules, brochures, handbooks, manuals, and answers to frequently asked questions are provided.
Dupage County - Courts Self Help Resources
DuPage County Circuit Court Arbitration
View information about mandatory civil arbitration in DuPage County Circuit Court, which can help parties resolve disputes without going to trial.
DuPage County Circuit Court Domestic Relations Filing
View instructions for filing a domestic relations case in DuPage County Circuit Court, with links to required forms.
DuPage County Circuit Court Programs and Services
View information about DuPage County Circuit Court Drug Court, DUI Evaluation, foreclosure assistance resources, and Mental Illness Court Alternative Program.
DuPage County Circuit Court Rules
View the local rules of DuPage County Circuit Court.
DuPage County Criminal and Child Support Information
The DuPage County State's Attorney's Office offers information about child support enforcement and the criminal justice process, and downloadable brochures about drunk driving, identity theft, mental illness, pre-trial diversion programs. senior citizen issues, and other matters related to criminal law. Links are on the right side of the page.
DuPage County Domestic Violence Help
Family Shelter Service provides victims of domestic violence in DuPage County with a 24-hour hotline, shelter, counseling, information about Orders of Protection, court advocacy, and links to additional resources.
DuPage County Law Library
View information about DuPage County Law Library, including location, hours, available materials and services, an online catalog, and links to self-help information and additional legal research resources.
DuPage County Orders of Protection
View information about Orders of Protection in DuPage County Circuit Court, including requirements for filing and links to shelters and additional online resources.
DuPage County Self-Help Information
The DuPage County Bar Association offers information for parties representing themselves, including detailed information about domestic relations and small claims, a glossary of legal terms, links to legal research resources, and answert to frequently asked questions about various types of cases.
Village of Roselle Red Light Violations
View information about the Village of Roselle Red Light Enforcement Program, including fine payments, contesting the violation, and an explanation of the process.
Village of Winfield Red Light Violations
View information about the Village of Winfield Red Light Enforcement Program, including fine payments, contesting the violation, and an explanation of the process. Links to a petition form and answers to frequently asked questions are provided
Fulton County - Courts Self Help Resources
Fulton County Circuit Court Electronic Filing
File Fulton County Circuit Court civil cases electronically, with a choice of service providers. Some service providers are only for use by attorneys. Registration is required. A fee may apply, depending on the service provider selected.
Fulton County Circuit Court Traffic Case Information
View information about traffic cases in Fulton County Circuit Court, including payments, court appearances, bond, insurance tickets, and pleas. Select the "Traffic Division" menu item on the left side of the page for a link to answers to frequently asked questions.
Fulton County Small Claims
View a guide to small claims cases in Fulton County Circuit Court, including monetary limit, use of attorneys, filing instructions, service of summons, court dates, trial, and collecting a judgment.
Grundy County - Courts Self Help Resources
Grundy County Circuit Court Electronic Filing
File Grundy County Circuit Court civil cases electronically, with a choice of service providers. Some service providers are only for use by attorneys. Registration is required. A fee may apply, depending on the service provider selected.
Grundy County Circuit Court Foreclosure Mediation
View information about the mandatory foreclosure mediation program in Grundy County Circuit Court. Links to forms and rules are provided.
Grundy County Criminal Procedure
The Grundy County State's Attorney's Office provides answers to frequently asked questions about the criminal justice process, including victim's compensation, child support, filing of charges, types of cases, identity theft, and witness appearances in court.
Grundy County Victim and Witness Information
The Grundy County State's Attorney's Office offers information about victims' and witnesses' rights, available services, and victim's compensation.
Hancock County - Courts Self Help Resources
Hancock County Criminal Procedure and Victim Assistance
The Hancock County State's Attorney's Office offers information about the criminal justice process including filing of charges, trials, fine payments, and types of assistance offered to crime victims and witnesses.
Henry County - Courts Self Help Resources
Henry County Circuit Court Electronic Filing
File Henry County Circuit Court civil cases electronically, with a choice of service providers. Some service providers are only for use by attorneys. Registration is required. A fee may apply, depending on the service provider selected.
Jackson County - Courts Self Help Resources
Jackson County Juvenile Case Information
The Jackson County State's Attorney's Office offers information about juvenile delinquency and child abuse/neglect/dependency cases.
Jersey County - Courts Self Help Resources
Jersey County Criminal Information
The Jersey County State's Attorney's Office offers information about the criminal process, information for crime victims and witnesses, a glossary of legal terms, and answers to frequently asked questions.
Jersey County Divorce Information
View information about the Joint Simplified Dissolution of Marriage procedure in Jersey County Circuit Court, including consequences, requirements, and instructions for completing forms.
Jersey County Small Claims
View information about small claims cases in Jersey County Circuit Court, including monetary limit, filing, settlement, trial, collecting a judgment, and a glossary of terms.
Jo Daviess County - Courts Self Help Resources
Jo Daviess County Circuit Court Electronic Filing
File Jo Daviess County Circuit Court civil cases electronically, with a choice of service providers. Some service providers are only for use by attorneys. Registration is required. A fee may apply, depending on the service provider selected.
Jo Daviess County Criminal Procedure
The Jo Daviess County State's Attorney's Office offers information about the criminal justice process, answers to frequently asked questions, and services for crime victims. Links are on the lower right side of the page.
Kane County - Courts Self Help Resources
Kane County Circuit Court Child Support
View information about child support matters in Kane County Circuit Court, including payment instructions, orders, enforcement, case disputes, and audits. A link to the case dispute form is provided.
Kane County Circuit Court Electronic Filing
File Kane County Circuit Court civil cases electronically. Registration is required. A fee applies.
Kane County Circuit Court Foreclosure Mediation
View information about the Mandatory Residential Foreclosure Mediation Program in Kane County Circuit Court, which can help some parties facing foreclosure to remain in their homes.
Kane County Circuit Court Parenting Education
View information about the mandatory parenting education course, required of all parties in cases where allocation of parental responsibility may be an issue.
Kane County Circuit Court Traffic School
View information about Supervision Traffic School, including class scheduling information and a link to the form to submit a plea and request Traffic School.
Kane County Deferred Prosecution
View information about the Kane County State's Attorney's Office's deferred prosecution programs, which allow some first-time non-violent offenders to avoid a criminal conviction.
Kane County Juvenile Procedure
View information about procedure in juvenile delinquency cases, from the Kane County State's Attorney's Office.
Kane County Law Library and Self-Help Legal Center
View information about Kane County Law Library, including location, hours, an online catalog, and available materials and services. Links to additional online legal resources are provided. The Self-Help Legal Center offers information about various legal issues and procedures for parties without an attorney.
Kane County Specialty Courts
View information about Kane County Adult and Juvenile Drug Courts and Treatment Alternative Court, which can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some offenders with substance abuse or mental health problems.
Sixteenth Judicial Circuit Court Rules
View the local rules Circuit Court in Kane County.
Kankakee County - Courts Self Help Resources
Kankakee County Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Information
The Kankakee County State's Attorney's Office offers information about domestic violence and sexual assault, its services for victims, and contact information for shelters and other community resources.
Kankakee County Specialty Courts
The Kankakee County State's Attorney's Office offers information about Kankakee County Drug Treatment Court and Veterans Treatment Court, which can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some offenders with substance abuse and mental health problems; and about Teen Court, an alternative court that can result in dismissed charges for some juvenile offenders.
Kendall County - Courts Self Help Resources
City of Yorkville Administrative Hearing Information
View information about administrative hearing procedure in the City of Yorkville, including types of tickets, hearing attendance, and decisions.
Kendall County Child Support Enforcement
View information about child support enforcement services provided by the Kendall County State's Attorney's Office.
Kendall County Circuit Court Glossary
View a glossary of legal terms useful in Kendall County Circuit Court.
Kendall County Divorce Information
View information about divorce cases in Kendall County Circuit Court, including definitions, parenting class, related programs, and lists of required forms.
Kendall County Drug Court
View information about the Kendall County Drug Court, which can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some offenders. Links to the brochure and referral form are provided.
Kendall County Self-Help Information
View information about legal self-help resources available in Kendall County, including legal aid, domestic violence services, the Kendall County Legal Self Help Center, online legal answers, and how to find a lawyer.
Kendall County Victim Help
The Kendall County State's Attorney's Office offers information about crime victim compensation. victims' rights, criminal complaints, and Orders of Protection.
La Salle County - Courts Self Help Resources
LaSalle County Child Support
View information about child support matters in LaSalle County Circuit Court, including annual fee payments, questions about payments, and modification. Links to modification forms are provided.
LaSalle County Circuit Court Foreclosure Mediation
View information about the mandatory foreclosure mediation program in LaSalle County Circuit Court. Links to forms and rules are provided.
LaSalle County Circuit Court Traffic Cases
View information about traffic cases in LaSalle County Circuit Court, including court appearances, the Driver Improvement Program, DUI, proof of insurance, pleas, payments, appeals, and records.
LaSalle County Criminal Procedure
The LaSalle County State's Attorney's Office provides answers to frequently asked questions about the criminal justice process, including filing of charges, types of cases, subpoenas, child support, Orders of Protection, sentencing, restitution, victim's compensation, and other issues of interest to crime victims and witnesses.
LaSalle County Divorce Information
View information about divorce in LaSalle County Circuit Court, including dissolution with no children and joint simplified dissolution. Links to forms and instructions are provided.
LaSalle County Expungement and Sealing
View information about expungement and sealing of criminal records in LaSalle County Circuit Court. Click the "expungement-information" link for filing instructions.
LaSalle County Juvenile Delinquency
The LaSalle County State's Attorney's Office offers information about juvenile delinquency procedures, including case initiation, parental involvement, transfer to adult court, and records.
LaSalle County Law Library
View information about LaSalle County Law Library, including location and available materials.
LaSalle County Protection Order Information
View information about Orders of Protection in LaSalle County, including eligibility criteria and filing instructions.
LaSalle County Small Claims Guide
View and download a manual for filing small claims cases in LaSalle County Circuit Court.
Lake County - Courts Self Help Resources
Highland Park Administrative Hearing Information
View answers to frequently asked questions about City of Highland Park administrative hearings, including attendance, continuances, appeals, payments, use of attorneys, payment plans, and collection agency.
Lake County Alternative Prosecution
View information about the Lake County State's Attorney's Office Alternative Prosecution Programs, which allow some first-time non-violent offenders to avoid a criminal record.
Lake County Arbitration and Mediation
View information about alternative dispute resolution options in Lake County Circuit Court, which can help parties resolve disputes without going to trial.
Lake County Child Support Enforcement
The Lake County State's Attorney's Office offers information about child support enforcement, including the types of petitions and enforcement actions filed by the Office.
Lake County Circuit Court Child Support
View information about child support matters in Lake County Circuit Court, including address changes, payments, and answers to frequently asked questions.
Lake County Circuit Court Filing Procedures
View information about procedures for filing various types of cases in Lake County Circuit Court, including expungement, dissolution (divorce), small claims, and adult and minor guardianships. Links to forms, instructions, and brochures are provided.
Lake County Circuit Court Legal Self-Help Center
View information for parties representing themselves in Lake County Circuit Court, including name change, domestic abuse, guardianship, foreclosure, probate, divorce, and small claims. Information about services provided at the Self-Help Center and links to forms are provided.
Lake County Circuit Court Probate Information
View information about wills, probate, and guardianships in Lake County Circuit Court. Links to forms, brochures, information packets, and answers to frequently asked questions are included.
Lake County Circuit Court Publications
View informational brochures, guides, handouts, and other publications from the Lake County Circuit Court. Lists of mediators, evaluators, and treatment providers are also available.
Lake County Circuit Court Rules
View the local rules of Lake County Circuit Court.
Lake County Circuit Court Traffic Citations
View information about traffic citations in Lake County Circuit Court, including court appearances, pleas, proof of insurance, court procedure, and a diversion program that can result in dismissal of charges for some offenders who pay a fee and attend traffic school. A link to the traffic school application form and instructions is provided.
Lake County Criminal Procedure
View information about procedure in a criminal case in Lake County Circuit Court, from the Lake County State's Attorney's Office.
Lake County Law Library
View information about the William D. Block Memorial Law Library, including location, hours, available materials and services, and online catalog, and links to additional online research resources.
Libertyville Red Light Cameras
View information about the Village of Libertyville red light enforcement camera program, including how to contest a citation, hearing procedure, and fine payments.
Lee County - Courts Self Help Resources
Lee County Adult Drug Court
View information about the Lee County Adult Drug Court, which can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some offenders with substance abuse problems.
Lee County Child Support
View information about child support records and payments in Lee County. A link to answers to frequently asked questions is on the right side of the page.
Lee County Circuit Court Traffic Case Informarion
View information about traffic citation cases in Lee County Circuit Court, including fine payments, court diversion and supervision, and record searches. A link to answers to frequently asked questions is on the right side of the page.
Lee County Criminal Deferrals
View information about the Lee County Second Chance Deferral Program, which can lead to a dismissal of charges for first-time offenders who complete the program.
Logan County - Courts Self Help Resources
Logan County Child Support
View information about child support payments, public aid issues, and status changes in Logan County.
Logan County Circuit Court Electronic Filing
File Fulton County Circuit Court civil cases electronically, with a choice of service providers. Some service providers are only for use by attorneys. Registration is required. A fee may apply, depending on the service provider selected.
Logan County Circuit Court Information
View answers to frequently asked questions about Logan County Circuit Court, including records, traffic ticket and child support payments, and court supervision.
Logan County Circuit Court Traffic Case Information
View information about traffic violation cases in Logan County Circuit Court, including court appearances, pleas, and payments.
Logan County Domestic Violence and Orders of Protection
The Logan County Court Advocate provides assistance to victims of domestic violence, including and explanation of the court process, shelter, assistance with Orders of Protection, and a link to an organization that provides shelter and other services.
Macon County - Courts Self Help Resources
Macon County Child Support Enforcement
The Macon County State's Attorney's Office offers information about its child support enforcement services, including eligibility, types of issues handled, and procedure for requesting a modification.
Macon County DUI Information
The Macon County State's Attorney's Office offers information about its plea offer procedure, including contact information for local DUI evaluators.
Macon County Diversion and Deferred Prosecution
The Macon Count State's Attorney's Office offers information about its Deferred Prosecution and Adult Diversion Programs, which can help some offenders avoid a conviction. Scroll down the page for links to the programs.
Macon County Domestic Violence Information
The Macon County State's Attorney's Office offers information about domestic violence and prosecution, with links to local domestic violence resources and agencies.
Madison County - Courts Self Help Resources
Madison County Arbitration
View information about arbitration in Madison County Circuit Court, which can help parties resolve disputes without going to trial.
Madison County Circuit Court Electronic Filing
File Madison County Circuit Court small claims and eviction cases electronically. Registration is required.
Madison County Circuit Court Legal Self-Help Center
View information about the Legal Self-Help Center located in the Madison County Law Library, which is staffed by a library clerk to answer general questions, provide legal forms, and assist with research at no charge to the public. Click the "Legal Self-Help Center" link in the left column for links to forms and additional resources.
Madison County Circuit Court Rules
View local rules of Madison County Circuit Court.
Madison County Evictions
View information about eviction cases in Madison County Circuit Court, including filing, service, response, trial, appeals, and terminology. Links to forms are provided.
Madison County Law Library
View information about the Madison County Law Library, including location, available materials and services, and an online catalog.
Madison County Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation
View information about the Madison County Residential Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation Program, which assists homeowners in foreclosure.
Madison County Orders of Protection
View information about Orders of Protection in Madison County, including how to obtain an order, relationship requirements, how to terminate an order, a downloadable form, and instructions for completing the form.
Madison County Small Claims
View information about small claims cases in Madison County Circuit Court, including monetary limits, preparation and procedural assistance, and links to forms.
Madison County Specialty Courts
View information about Madison County specialty courts, which can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some offenders with substance abuse or mental health problems. Click the "Specialty Courts" link in the left column for links to detailed information about Veterans' Treatment Court, Mental Health Court, and Assessment and Treatment Court (Drug Court).
Madison County State's Attorney Programs and Services
View information about programs and services provided by the Madison County State's Attorney's Office, including victim support, elder abuse, domestic abuse and protection orders, child support and advocacy, identity theft, and bad check restitution.
Marshall County - Courts Self Help Resources
Marshall County Circuit Court Electronic Filing
File Marshall County Circuit Court civil cases electronically. Registration is required. A fee applies.
Marshall County Expungement Instructions
View instructions for filing a petition to expunge a criminal record in Marshall County Circuit Court.
McHenry County - Courts Self Help Resources
Contest a Crystal Lake Parking Ticket
Contest a City of Crystal Lake parking citation online.
McHenry County Child Support Enforcement
The McHenry County State's Attorney's Office offers information about its child support enforcement services.
McHenry County Circuit Court Civil Information
View information about civil cases in McHenry County Circuit Court, including arbitration, child support, divorce, foreclosure, name change, Orders of Protection, probate, wills, and small claims. A small claims manual is provided.
McHenry County Circuit Court Criminal and Traffic Information
View information about criminal cases in McHenry County Circuit Court, including court supervision for teen drivers, traffic and DUI school, expungement and sealing of records, ticket payments, not guilty pleas, and proof of insurance.
McHenry County Circuit Court Electronic Filing
File McHenry County Circuit Court civil cases electronically. Registration is required.
McHenry County Circuit Court Glossary
View a glossary of legal terms commonly used in McHenry County Circuit Court.
McHenry County Circuit Court Rules
View the local rules of McHenry County Circuit Court.
McHenry County Involuntary Mental Health Commitment
The McHenry County State's Attorney's Office offers information about involuntary mental health commitment procedures.
McHenry County Law Library
View information about the McHenry County Law Library, including location, hours, and available materials and services.
McHenry County Specialty Courts
View information about McHenry County Adult Drug Court, Mental Health Court, and Domestic Violence Court. Forms and participant manuals for Drug Court and Mental Health Court are provided.
McHenry County State's Attorney's Office Programs
The McHenry County State's Attorney's Office offers information about its First Offender Program, which can result in dismissal of charges for some non-violent first-time offenders; and the Veterans Track Program, which can result in mitigated sentences for some veterans.
Woodstock Administrative Adjudication Information
View information about the Woodstock Administrative Adjudication hearing process.
McLean County - Courts Self Help Resources
McLean County Circuit Court Criminal Information
View information about criminal cases in McLean County Circuit Court, including types of cases, expungement and sealing of records, and answers to frequently asked questions about court dates, payments, copies of records, and bond.
McLean County Circuit Court Family Case Information
View information about family law cases in McLean County Circuit Court, including child support and copies of divorce decrees.
McLean County Domestic Violence and Orders of Protection
The McLean County Domestic Violence Unit offers information about domestic violence, safety, definitions, and instructions for obtaining an Order of Protection.
McLean County Traffic Safety School
View information about McLean County Traffic Safety School, which can help offenders avoid a conviction. Fine must be paid and fees apply. Links to course location and the registration form are included.
Mercer County - Courts Self Help Resources
Mercer County Criminal Procedure
The Mercer County State's Attorney' Office provides answers to frequently asked questions about child support, domestic abuse, fines, court supervision, and underage drinking.
Montgomery County - Courts Self Help Resources
Montgomery County Youth Court
View information about Montgomery County Youth Court, an alternative court for young first-time offenders, staffed by teen volunteers. Scroll down the page to Youth Court Program - Juvenile.
Ogle County - Courts Self Help Resources
Ogle County Circuit Court Small Claims
View a guide to small claims cases in Ogle County Circuit Court, including monetary limit, use of attorneys, starting a case, trial, and collecting a judgment.
Ogle County Protective Orders
View information about Domestic Violence Orders of Protection, Sexual Assault Civil No Contact Orders, and Stalking No Contact Orders in Ogle County, including grounds for each type of order and instructions for filing.
Peoria County - Courts Self Help Resources
City of Peoria Administrative Hearing Information
View information about case types and procedures in Peoria administrative hearings, including parking tickets, code violations, and Housing Court. Scroll down the page for links, dockets, and answers to frequently asked questions.
Contest City of Peoria Parking Tickets
View instructions for contesting a City of Peoria parking ticket. Hearing request forms for residents and non-residents are included.
Peoria County Circuit Court Electronic Filing
File Peoria County Circuit Court civil cases electronically, with a choice of service providers. Some service providers are only for use by attorneys. Registration is required. A fee may apply, depending on the service provider selected.
Peoria County Crime Victim, DUI, and Traffic Information
The Peoria County State's Attorney's Office provides answers to frequently asked questions about crime victims and orders of protection, DUI cases, traffic compliance, and traffic court.
Peoria County Domestic Violence Assistance
View information about services for domestic violence victims provided by the Peoria County Family Justice Center. Links to additional information are on the upper left side of the page.
Peoria County Law Library
View information about the Peoria County Law Library, including location, hours, and available materials and services. Links to lists of materials in the library collections, answers to frequently asked questions, and additional online research resources are on the upper left side of the page.
Peoria County Traffic School
View information about the Peoria County Traffic Safety Program, an alternative to a traffic record for some first-time offenders. A fee applies. Course schedules and registration links are provided.
Putnam County - Courts Self Help Resources
Putnam County Traffic, DUI, and Victim Information
The Putnam County State's Attorney's Office provides answers to frequently asked questions about victims of crime, traffic ticket case procedures, and DUI definitions.
Putnam County Victim Help
The Putnam County State's Attorney's Office Victim Advocate provides crime victims with information about the criminal process, court date notification, and referrals. A link to answers to frequently asked questions is also provided.
Randolph County - Courts Self Help Resources
Randolph County Victim's Rights
View information about the rights of crime victims, from the Randolph County State's Attorney's Office.
Rock Island County - Courts Self Help Resources
Rock Island County Circuit Court Child Support Information
View information about child support matters in Rock Island County, including support and fee payments and links to state resources.
Rock Island County Circuit Court Expungement and Sealing
View information about expungement and sealing of adult and juvenile criminal records in Rock Island County Circuit Court.
Rock Island County Circuit Court Information
View information about Rock Island County Circuit Court matters including types of cases, arbitration, dissolution of marriage, eviction, and Orders of Protection.
Rock Island County Circuit Court Programs and Services
View information about adult and juvenile court programs and services in Rock Island County Circuit Court, including the Domestic Batterers Program, Drug Court, Mental Health Court, DUI Supervision, probation, and community service.
Rock Island County Circuit Court Small Claims
View information about small claims cases in Rock Island County Circuit Court, including definitions of terms and a description of the procedure. A link to answers to frequently asked questions is on the left side of the page.
Rock Island County Circuit Court Traffic Case Information
View answers to frequently asked questions about traffic cases in Rock Island County Circuit Court, including court appearances, fine payments, driver's license status, and warrants.
Rock Island County Criminal Procedure and Victim Information
The Rock Island County State's Attorney's Office offers information and answers to frequently asked questions about the criminal justice process, and services for victims of crime including Orders of Protection. Links are on the left side of the page.
Sangamon County - Courts Self Help Resources
Sangamon County Expungement and Record Sealing
View instructions for requesting expungement or sealing of criminal records in Sangamon County Circuit Court, including answers to frequently asked questions and a link to forms.
Sangamon County Law Library
View information about the Sangamon County Law Library, including hours, location, and available online resources.
St. Clair County - Courts Self Help Resources
St. Clair County Circuit Court Electronic Filing
File St. Clair County Circuit Court civil cases electronically. Registration is required.
St. Clair County Specialty Courts
View information about St. Clair County Drug Court, Veterans Court, Mental Health Court, which can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some offenders with substance abuse and mental health problems. Information about the Offender Accountability Program, which can also result in dismissal of charges for some offenders, is also provided.
St. Clair County State's Attorney Information
The St. Clair County State's Attorney's Office offers information and answers to frequently asked questions about the criminal justice process; information about services for victims and witnesses and victims' rights; information about domestic violence, related resources, and Orders of Protection; and information for victims of sexual assault.
Stark County - Courts Self Help Resources
Stark County Circuit Court Electronic Filing
File Stark County Circuit Court civil cases electronically. Registration is required. A fee applies.
Stephenson County - Courts Self Help Resources
Stephenson County Circuit Court Traffic Case Information
View information about traffic cases in Stephenson County Circuit Court, including payments, fines, plea options, and court supervision and traffic school.
Tazewell County - Courts Self Help Resources
Tazewell County Circuit Court Telephonic Appearances
View information about court appearances by telephone in Tazewell County Circuit Court.
Tazewell County Circuit Court Traffic Information
View information about traffic cases in Tazewell County Circuit Court, including types of case, court appearances, court supervision, proof of insurance, motions to vacate, ticket payments, bond, traffic school, and driving records.
Tazewell County Simplified Divorce Information
View information about Joint Simplified Dissolution of Marriage procedure in Tazewell County Circuit Court.
Vermilion County - Courts Self Help Resources
Vermilion County Domestic Violence Assistance
Crosspoint Human Services provides victims of domestic violence in Vermilion County with a 24-hour hotline, shelter, counseling, legal and medical advocacy, and a Partner Abuse Intervention Program.
Vermilion County Victim Resources
The Vermilion County State's Attorney's Office offers information for crime victims about victim compensation, rights, domestic violence law, criminal complaints, and Orders of Protection.
Warren County - Courts Self Help Resources
Warren County Circuit Court Appeals
View instructions for filing an appeal of an order of Warren County Circuit Court.
Warren County Circuit Court Legal Resources
View information about ways to obtain the services of a lawyer, domestic violence and protection order resources, and services available at the Warren County Legal Self-Help Center.
Warren County Expungement and Record Sealing Information
View information about the process for expungement or sealing of criminal records in Warren County Circuit Court.
Washington County - Courts Self Help Resources
Washington County Criminal Procedure
The Washington County State's Attorney's Office offers answers to frequently asked questions about court payments, continuances, criminal charges, court supervision for traffic tickets, Orders of Protection, and restitution.
Whiteside County - Courts Self Help Resources
Whiteside County Victim and Witness Information
The Whiteside County State's Attorney's Office provides answers to frequently asked questions about crime victims and witnesses, including reporting a crime, filing of charges, trials, court appearances, use of attorneys, return of evidence, restitution, and notifications.
Will County - Courts Self Help Resources
Will County Mental Health Court
View information from the Will County Office of Public Defender about the Will County Mental Health Court, which can set up a treatment program in lieu of incarceration for some offenders.
Will County Administrative Adjudication
View information about administrative adjudication of Will County land use, health, and animal control ordinances and ordinances enforced by the Will County Sheriff. Hearings are less formal than those held in Circuit Court. Decisions may be appealed to Circuit Court.
Will County Bar Association Small Claims Information
View information about small claims cases in Will County, from the Will County Bar Association.
Will County Circuit Court Civil Cases
View information about civil cases in Will County Circuit Court, including family/divorce, child support, adoption, Order of Protection, probate, small claims, and chancery. Information about arbitration and links to various forms and answers to frequently asked questions are also provided.
Will County Circuit Court Criminal and Traffic Cases
View information about criminal and traffic cases in Will County Circuit Court, including traffic citations, traffic school, DUI, domestic violence, and expungement of records. Links to forms and answers to frequently asked questions are provided.
Will County Circuit Court Electronic Filing
File Will County Circuit Court civil cases electronically. Registration is required.
Will County Circuit Court Mandatory Arbitration
View information about mandatory arbitration in civil cases in Will County Circuit Court, which can help parties resolve disputes without going to trial.
Will County Circuit Court Rules
View the local rules of Will County Circuit Court.
Will County Criminal Procedure
View answers to frequently asked questions about the criminal justice process from the Will County State's Attorney's Office, including types of offenses, complaints, identity theft, Orders of Protection, child support, and crime victims.
Will County Domestic Violence Information
View information from the Will County State's Attorney's Office about domestic violence, including types of abuse, Orders of Protection, the court process, safety planning, victims rights and compensation, and local shelters and other resources. Select the "Domestic Violence" menu item on the left side of the page for links to detailed information.
Will County Drug Court
View information from the Will County Office of Public Defender about the Will County Drug Court, which can set up a treatment program in lieu of incarceration for some offenders.
Will County Foreclosures
View information about foreclosures in Will County, with links to the mediation program and answers to frequently asked questions.
Will County Law Library and Self-Help Center
View information about the Will County Law Library, the Will County Legal Self-Help Center, and information about types of legal help available.
Will County Mediators
View a list of Will County mediators, with contact information.
Will County Protective Orders
View information about protective orders in Will County, including Orders of Protection, Stalking No Contact Orders, and Civil No Contact Orders. Instructions for obtaining an order are provided.
Will County Small Claims
View information about small claims cases in Will County. Links to a small claims guidebook, forms, and answers to frequently asked questions are provided.
Will County Veterans Court
View information from the Will County Office of Public Defender about the Will County Veterans Court, which offers military personnel (past or present) alternatives to criminal adjudication based upon the unique circumstances and experiences of veterans.
Will County Victim and Witness Information
View information from the Will County State's Attorney's Office about the rights of crime victims and witnesses, services and resources available to victims and witnesses, and victim compensation.
Winnebago County - Courts Self Help Resources
Winnebago County Alternative Dispute Resolution
View information on alternative dispute resolution options available in Winnebago County, including the Alternative Dispute Resolution Center.
Winnebago County Child Support
View information about child support matters in Winnebago County, including payments, change of address, annual service fee, and changes to support orders.
Winnebago County Circuit Court Dissolution Cases
View instructions for filing a dissolution (divorce) case in Winnebago County Circuit Court, with links to forms, service of summons instructions, and a parenting class.
Winnebago County Circuit Court Evictions
View instructions for filing an eviction case in Winnebago County Circuit Court, including links to forms and service of the summons.
Winnebago County Circuit Court Expungement and Sealing
View instructions for filing a petition to expunge or seal criminal records in Winnebago County Circuit Court.
Winnebago County Circuit Court Glossary
View a glossary of legal terms useful in Winnebago County Circuit Court.
Winnebago County Circuit Court Name Changes
View instructions for filing adult and minor name changes in Winnebago County Circuit Court, including links to required forms.
Winnebago County Circuit Court Orders of Protection
View instructions for obtaining an Order of Protection in Winnebago County Circuit Court, including types of orders and where to obtain the forms.
Winnebago County Circuit Court Paternity Cases
View instructions for filing a paternity case in Winnebago County Circuit Court, including types of available form packets and service of the summons.
Winnebago County Circuit Court Probate
View instructions for filing a probate case in Winnebago County Circuit Court, including types of cases and service of the summons.
Winnebago County Circuit Court Small Claims
View instructions for filing a small claims case in Winnebago County Circuit Court, including monetary limit, a link to required forms, and service of the summons.
Winnebago County Circuit Court Traffic Tickets
View instructions for resolving a traffic ticket in Winnebago County Circuit Court, including pleas, fine payments, and traffic school.
Winnebago County Domestic Violence Court
View information about the Winnebago County Domestic Violence Coordinated Courts, which include both civil and criminal matters; the Domestic Violence Assistance Center, which provides assistance with Orders of Protection; and links to area shelters and other resources.
Winnebago County Drug Court
View information about Winnebago County Drug Court, which can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some offenders with substance abuse problems.
Winnebago County Law Library
View information on the Winnebago County Law Library, including location, hours, and available materials and services.
Winnebago County Mental Health Court
View information about the Winnebago County Therapeutic Intervention Program, which can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some offenders with mental health problems.
Winnebago County State's Attorney Information
The Winnebago County State's Attorney's Office offers information about its Civil Bureau activities including mental health commitments and bad check restitution, information about its Criminal Bureau activities including victim/witness services and mental health court, and answers to frequently asked questions about the criminal justice process and Orders of Protection. Links are under "Additional Pages" on the right side of the page.
Woodford County - Courts Self Help Resources
Woodford County Circuit Court Traffic Cases
View information about traffic cases in Woodford County Circuit Court, including types of violations, pleas, court supervision, and payments.
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