Cumberland County Circuit Court

Cumberland County Circuit Court cases in Cumberland County, Toledo, IL

Cumberland County Circuit Court in Toledo, Illinois, is a state circuit court and the trial court of general jurisdiction for Cumberland County within the Fifth Judicial Circuit. It adjudicates felony and misdemeanor criminal cases; civil matters of all amounts, including small claims, contract and tort disputes, and landlord-tenant/evictions; family and domestic relations cases such as divorce, allocation of parental responsibilities, child support, and orders of protection; juvenile abuse, neglect, and delinquency; probate and guardianship; and traffic, DUI, and local ordinance violations. The court conducts arraignments, hearings, jury and bench trials, and post-judgment proceedings, and issues judgments, warrants, and protective orders as authorized by Illinois law.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Cumberland County Circuit Court

Cumberland County Circuit Court serves as the county's trial court of general jurisdiction. It accepts and processes case filings; maintains the docket; and conducts hearings, bench trials, and jury trials. Case types include felony criminal matters; significant civil disputes (contracts, torts, real property); family law (divorce, equitable distribution, adoptions, name changes); probate/estates and guardianships; and appeals from lower courts. The court receives and hears petitions for protective orders and enforces related orders. Jury services cover juror qualification, summons, orientation, and day-of management. The Clerk provides public access to case records and calendars, issues orders and judgments, and handles payments of fines, fees, and costs. The court schedules motions, arraignments, trials, and sentencings, and offers forms and guidance to help the public navigate proceedings.