Clay County Circuit Court

Clay County Circuit Court cases in Clay County, Louisville, IL

Clay County Circuit Court in Louisville, Illinois, is a state circuit trial court of general jurisdiction within the Illinois Circuit Court system. It is the primary forum for cases arising in Clay County, exercising original jurisdiction over nearly all civil and criminal matters and conducting jury and bench trials. Common case types include civil actions (such as small claims, contract, tort, evictions), criminal cases (felony, misdemeanor, DUI), family and domestic relations (divorce, custody, child support), juvenile (delinquency and abuse/neglect), probate (estates and guardianships), traffic and ordinance violations, orders of protection, and administrative reviews authorized by statute.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Clay County Circuit Court

Clay County Circuit Court serves as the county's trial court of general jurisdiction. Core services include case filing, docketing, scheduling, public records access and copies, payment of fees/fines/bonds, courtroom support, interpreter/ADA accommodations, and self-help resources. Case types commonly handled: criminal (felonies, some misdemeanors), civil (torts, contracts, real property), family and juvenile (divorce, custody, child support, paternity, dependency), probate and guardianship, mental health, traffic/ordinance, small claims, and landlord-tenant. The court issues and enforces protective orders (domestic violence, stalking, sexual assault), manages pretrial/post-judgment orders, and oversees estates and guardians. Jury services include summonsing, qualification, deferrals, orientation, and juror support. Proceedings include arraignments, motion hearings, settlement conferences, bench and jury trials, sentencings, review/compliance hearings, and specialty-court sessions (e.g., drug or mental health), with mediation available where applicable.