Fayette County Circuit Court cases in Fayette County, Vandalia, IL
Fayette County Circuit Court in Vandalia, Illinois, is a Circuit Court (trial court of general jurisdiction) within the Illinois Fourth Judicial Circuit. It serves as the county's court of original jurisdiction, handling nearly all case types arising in Fayette County unless assigned by law to another forum. Common matters include criminal (felony and misdemeanor), civil (contracts, torts, small claims, evictions), family/domestic relations (divorce, custody, child support, orders of protection), juvenile (delinquency, abuse/neglect), probate (estates, guardianships), traffic and DUI, and local ordinance violations. The court also hears authorized administrative reviews and issues protective and other orders as provided by Illinois law.
Fayette County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Fayette |
| Street Address: | 221 South Seventh Street |
| City: | Vandalia |
| Zip Code: | 62471 |
| Phone: | 618-283-5009 |
| Fax: | 618-283-4490 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm |
| Website URL: | http://www.fayettecountyillinois.org |
| Parking: | Parking Available near Lexington Fayette County District Court |
| Restrictions: | By law, the Circuit Clerk and Deputy Clerks cannot give legal advice. |
| Forms & Filing: | Forms |
| Dockets / Schedule / Calendar: | 2021 Holiday Schedule |
| Jury Service: | Juror Handbook |
| Languages: | Multiple Language |
| Email: | fayettecircuitclk@yahoo.com |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/circuitclerk.fayettecounty/ |
| About / Additional Info: | Fourth Judicial Circuit |
Services and Case Types Handled in Fayette County Circuit Court
Fayette County Circuit Court provides general-jurisdiction trial services:
- Case types: felony criminal prosecutions; higher-value civil lawsuits; divorce, custody, and support; juvenile/dependency matters (where assigned); probate/guardianship and land/title issues (as allowed by state law); appeals from lower courts.
- Public services: case filings and document intake; docketing and scheduling of hearings, motions, and trials; issuance of summons, subpoenas, and warrants; protective-order petitions and hearings (domestic violence/interpersonal); records access and certified copies; payments of filing fees, fines, and restitution; jury services (summons, qualification, deferrals, reporting); problem‑solving courts, where available; interpreter and ADA accommodations; online forms and case lookup.