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Franklin County Circuit Court
Franklin County Courthouse
1 Public Square, PO Box 485
Benton, IL 62812
1 Public Square, PO Box 485
Benton, IL 62812
Phone: 618-439-2011 (General)
Phone: 618-438-6731 (Traffic)
Fax: 618-439-4119
Online Court Resources
Resources for the Franklin County Circuit Court as well as online resources applicable to courts generally in Franklin County, Illinois, and resources applicable to all courts in Illinois.
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Illinois Circuit Court Case Records
Search Circuit Court case records in most Illinois counties online. A menu of participating courts is provided. Individual county searches are free. Some outstanding fines on closed cases, minor traffic fines, amd conservation fines may be paid online. A subscription service is also available for multi-court searches and other features.
Parental Access to Illinois Teen Driving Records
The Illinois Secretary of State provides parents with online access to the driving records of their children.
Published opinions and orders
Illinois Attorney General Legal Opinions
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Forms and related information
Second Judicial Circuit Court Forms
View and download civil, criminal, juvenile, mediation, family law, order of protection, no contact order, and probate forms for use in Circuit Court in Crawford, Edwards, Franklin, Gallatin, Hamilton, Hardin, Jefferson, Lawrence, Richland, Wabash, Wayne, and White Counties.
Second Judicial Circuit Drug Court Forms and Information
View and download forms, procedural instructions, guidelines, a manual, and other information about the Drug Court Program in Crawford, Edwards, Franklin, Gallatin, Hamilton, Hardin, Jefferson, Lawrence, Richland, Wabash, Wayne, White Counties, which can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some offenders with substance abuse problems.
Illinois Circuit Court Online Self-Help Forms and Information
Complete Illinois Circuit Court forms using an interactive interview process; completed forms can be saved and printed. Forms may also be downloaded and filled out by hand. Instructions and additional self-help resources are provided.
Illinois Circuit Court Self-Help Forms and Instructions
View and download various forms and instructions for use in Illinois Circuit Courts, in multiple languages. Forms may be filled out online, saved, and printed.
Illinois Estate Tax Forms and Instructions
View and download estate tax forms forms and instructions, from the Illinois Attorney General's Office.
Online fine payments
Pay Franklin County Circuit Court Fines
Pay Franklin County Circuit Court outstanding fines on closed cases, minor traffic fines, and conservation fines online. A fee applies.
Pay Illinois Child Support
Pay Illinois child support online, with a choice of payment services. Fees apply.
Self help, legal research, general information
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.
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.
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.
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 Court Rules
View the Illinois Supreme Court Rules governing procedure in the trial courts, including civil, criminal, traffic, general, appeals, and child custody.
Illinois Crime Victim Help
The Illinois Attorney General's Office offers information about programs and services for crime victims, including victims' compensation.
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 Domestic Violence Resources
The Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence offers links to services for victims of domestic violence, including local resources by county.
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 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 Self-Help Legal Centers
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Southern Illinois Law Library
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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 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 Laws
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Illinois Legal Information
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Illinois Rules of Evidence
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Illinois Self-Help Resources
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Illinois State Bar Legal Information
The Illinois State Bar Association offers downloadable consumer guides and videos on various topics.
Illinois Supreme Court Law Library
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Illinois Traffic and Driving Laws
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Legal aid, free services, lawyer referral
Franklin County Bad Check Collection
View information about the Franklin County State's Attorney Bad Check Program, including eligibility criteria, filing instructions, and a downloadable complaint form.
Franklin County Public Defender
View information about the Franklin County Public Defender office, which provides free criminal defense services to indigent defendants.
Franklin County Victim Help
The Franklin County State's Attorney Victim Services Program provides crime victims with information about the court process and victims' rights, court accompaniment, case status notification, referrals, and assistance with victim impact statements and victim compensation applications.
Central and Southern Illinois Free Legal Services
Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation provides free civil legal services to low-income persons and senior citizens in 65 counties in central and southern Illinois. Office locations, types of cases and services, eligibility criteria, a grievance procedure, and links to additional online resources are included.
Illinois Consumer Protection
The Illinois Attorney General's Office offers information about consumer protection and various types of fraud. Complaint forms and topical publications may be downloaded.
Illinois Public Defenders
View a directory of Illinois local Public Defender offices, which provide free criminal defense services to indigent defendants.
Complaints Against Illinois Attorneys
View information about misconduct complaints against attorneys, provided by the Attorney Registration and Discipline Commission of the Supreme Court of Illinois, including instructions for filing a complaint, the effect on your legal rights, and forms.
Complaints Against Illinois Judges
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Free Illinois Legal Answers
Income-eligible residents without a lawyer can ask civil legal questions online and receive answers from an Illinois lawyer. The service is free; registration is required.
Illinois Attorney Discipline Records
The Attorney Registration and Discipline Commission of the Supreme Court of Illinois offers an online search of attorney discipline decisions and reports., a link to recently filed decisions and complaints, and rules governing lawyers and judges.
Illinois Free and Low-Cost Legal Assistance
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Illinois Lawyer Referral and Directory
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Illinois Lawyers
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