Coles County Circuit Court cases in Coles County, Charleston, IL
Coles County Circuit Court in Charleston, Illinois is the county's trial-level circuit court. As a court of general jurisdiction within the Illinois judiciary, it hears all justiciable matters arising in Coles County. Common case types include criminal (felonies and misdemeanors), civil (law, chancery, small claims), family and domestic relations (divorce, child custody and support, parentage), juvenile (delinquency and abuse/neglect), probate and guardianship, traffic and ordinance violations, and orders of protection. The court also handles administrative review of certain state or local agency decisions, enforces judgments, and conducts hearings and trials. Its jurisdiction covers cases originating within Coles County.
Coles County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Coles |
| Street Address: | 651 Jackson Ave., # 128 |
| City: | Charleston |
| Zip Code: | 61920 |
| Phone: | 217-348-0538 |
| Fax: | 217-348-7324 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm |
| Website URL: | http://fifthcircuitil.com/coles-county/; https://www.co.coles.il.us/coclerk/index.html |
| Parking: | Parking available along adjacent street. |
| Forms & Filing: | Approved forms |
| Languages: | English |
| Email: | countyclerk@co.coles.il.us |
| ADA: | Coles County Circuit Court Policy on Access for Persons with Disabilities |
| About / Additional Info: | Fifth Judicial Circuit Court |
Services and Case Types Handled in Coles County Circuit Court
Coles County Circuit Court is Illinois's trial court of general jurisdiction that resolves cases and delivers core public services.
Case types: criminal (felony, misdemeanor, DUI), traffic/ordinance, civil (small claims, law, chancery), family (divorce, custody, support), juvenile (delinquency, abuse/neglect), probate (estates, guardianship), eviction, adoption, and mental health.
Services:
- Accept and docket case filings (including e-filing) and maintain official records.
- Schedule and conduct hearings: arraignments, pretrial conferences, bench/jury trials, sentencings, and post-judgment enforcement.
- Issue summons, subpoenas, and court orders.
- Process protective orders: domestic violence orders of protection and stalking/civil no-contact orders.
- Manage jury services: summons, qualification, orientation, reporting, and compensation.
- Provide calendars, case information, forms/self-help, interpreter and ADA accommodations, and collect fines, fees, and restitution.