Edwards County Circuit Court

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Databases Updated on Dec 02, 2025

Edwards County Circuit Court cases in Edwards County, Albion, IL

Edwards County Circuit Court in Albion, Illinois, is a state circuit court-the trial court of general jurisdiction for Edwards County within Illinois's Second Judicial Circuit. It handles nearly all local trial matters, including civil cases (contract disputes, torts, small claims, evictions, and administrative review), criminal cases (felonies, misdemeanors, DUI), family and domestic relations (divorce, custody, child support, orders of protection), traffic and ordinance violations, probate and guardianship (wills, estates, conservatorships), and juvenile matters (delinquency and abuse/neglect). The court conducts jury and bench trials, manages pretrial and post-judgment proceedings, and issues enforceable orders and judgments, subject to Illinois law and appellate review.

Edwards County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information

Court Type: Circuit Court
County: Edwards
Street Address: 50 E Main St.
City: Albion
Zip Code: 62806
Phone: 618-445-2016
Fax: 618-445-4943
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm
Website URL: http://www.edwardscircuitclerk.com/
Parking: Parking is all around the courthouse square.
Forms & Filing: Approved forms
Languages: English
Email: circuitclk@hotmail.com
About / Additional Info: Second Judicial Circuit

Services and Case Types Handled in Edwards County Circuit Court

Edwards County Circuit Court (Illinois) serves as the local trial court of general jurisdiction. It:

- Accepts case filings: criminal (felony/misdemeanor), traffic/ordinance, civil (tort/contract), small claims, family (divorce, parenting time/child support), juvenile, probate/guardianship.
- Issues and enforces protective orders: Orders of Protection (domestic), Stalking No Contact, and Civil No Contact (sexual assault).
- Manages hearings: arraignments, status calls, motion hearings, settlement conferences, bench/jury trials, sentencing; publishes dockets and appearance instructions (including remote options when available).
- Administers jury services: summons and qualification, deferrals, orientation, attendance, and juror compensation.
- Provides records and filings support: e-filing (eFileIL), file-stamp and docketing, certified copies, case searches, and public access consistent with law.
- Handles payments: fines, fees, costs, and payment plans.
- Offers public services: standardized court forms, self-help information, language access/interpreters, and ADA accommodations; may coordinate mediation in eligible cases.

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