Douglas County Circuit Court cases in Douglas County, Tuscola, IL
Douglas County Circuit Court, located in Tuscola, Illinois, is a circuit court (trial court of general jurisdiction) within the Sixth Judicial Circuit. It serves as the county's primary trial forum and exercises original jurisdiction over nearly all matters arising under Illinois law. The court handles felony and misdemeanor criminal cases; traffic and local ordinance violations; civil actions including small claims, contracts, torts, and evictions; family and domestic relations matters such as divorce, allocation of parental responsibilities, child support, and parentage; juvenile delinquency and abuse/neglect; probate and estate administration; guardianship; mental health proceedings; and orders of protection. It also conducts preliminary hearings, issues warrants and judgments, and enforces court orders within Douglas County.
Douglas County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Douglas |
| Street Address: | 401 South Center Street |
| City: | Tuscola |
| Zip Code: | 61953 |
| Phone: | 217-253-2352 |
| Fax: | 217-253-9006 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm |
| Website URL: | http://www.sixthcircuitcourt.com/ |
| Parking: | Parking is available on the lot on the back side of the courthouse and around the block. |
| Forms & Filing: | Approved forms |
| Dockets / Schedule / Calendar: | 2022 Holiday Calendar |
| Languages: | Multiple Language |
| Email: | clerk@douglascountyil.com |
| ADA: | Disability Policy |
| About / Additional Info: | Sixth Judicial Circuit |
Services and Case Types Handled in Douglas County Circuit Court
Douglas County Circuit Court is the county's trial court of general jurisdiction, serving the public in criminal, civil, family, probate, and juvenile matters. Core services include:
- Case intake and filings: criminal complaints/citations; civil lawsuits (small claims, landlord-tenant, personal injury, contract); family (divorce, custody, support); probate/guardianship; juvenile; traffic/ordinance.
- Protective orders: assistance and processing for restraining and stalking orders, with related hearings.
- Court hearings and calendars: scheduling, notices, remote or in-person appearances, continuances, and courtroom support.
- Jury services: summons management, qualification, reporting, deferrals, and juror payment.
- Records and payments: access to case records, certified copies, forms, e-filing, and payment of fines/fees.
- Public services: self-help resources, interpreters, ADA accommodations, mediation, and information on specialty/problem-solving courts where available.