Ford County Circuit Court cases in Ford County, Paxton, IL
Ford County Circuit Court in Paxton, Illinois, is a circuit trial court within the Illinois Eleventh Judicial Circuit. It serves as the county's court of general jurisdiction, conducting arraignments, hearings, and jury or bench trials, and issuing orders and judgments in local cases. Common case types include criminal (felony and misdemeanor), civil (law, chancery, small claims, landlord-tenant/evictions), family/domestic relations (divorce, custody, child support), juvenile (abuse/neglect, delinquency), probate/estates and guardianship, traffic and DUI, and municipal/ordinance violations; it also handles orders of protection and certain mental health proceedings. All such matters are heard within this circuit court.
Ford County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Ford |
| Street Address: | 200 W State St |
| City: | Paxton |
| Zip Code: | 60957 |
| Phone: | 217-379-9440 |
| Fax: | 217-379-9449 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm |
| Website URL: | http://fordcounty.illinois.gov |
| Parking: | Free parking on the street and nearby neighborhoods. |
| Languages: | English |
| Email: | circuitclerk@fordcounty.illinois.gov |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ford-County-Ford-County-Courthouse/154448874593735 |
| About / Additional Info: | 11th Judicial Circuit |
Services and Case Types Handled in Ford County Circuit Court
Ford County Circuit Court serves the public by:
- Accepting and docketing case filings (e-filing and in person), issuing summons, and maintaining the official court record.
- Scheduling and conducting hearings and trials, including remote options where available.
- Managing jury services: summons, qualification, orientation, and attendance tracking.
- Processing payments for fines, fees, and costs; providing certified copies and record searches.
- Issuing and processing protective orders, including Orders of Protection (domestic), Stalking No Contact, and Civil No Contact (sexual assault).
- Providing forms, self-help resources, interpreters, and ADA accommodations.
Common case types:
- Criminal (felony, misdemeanor), traffic/ordinance.
- Civil (small claims, contract, tort, landlord-tenant/evictions).
- Family (divorce, parentage, allocation of parental responsibilities, child support).
- Juvenile (delinquency; abuse/neglect).
- Probate (estates, wills), guardianship, and mental health proceedings.